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ugh the my.ny.gov website is so confusing though. took me forever to find the actual unemployment section and then i kept getting error messages when trying to submit
I had the same problem! The site crashed on me twice during my application. I had to call NYS Department of Labor to finish it over the phone but good luck getting through - the wait times are insane.
Actually, if you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really saved me hours of being on hold when I needed to check my claim status.
Make sure you have a good reason for leaving your job too. If you quit without good cause or got fired for misconduct, you probably won't qualify. The application will ask about your separation reason and NYS Department of Labor will verify with your employer.
I was laid off due to company downsizing, so I think I should be okay on that front.
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just be prepared for the system to be a nightmare. took me 6 weeks to get my first payment even though everything was supposedly fine with my claim. the my.ny.gov website crashes constantly and good luck ever talking to a human being
Same experience here - the whole system is just broken
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Ugh the whole system is broken. I've been unemployed for 6 months and the NYS Department of Labor job search requirements feel like busy work. Most of the jobs I apply to don't even respond. It's all about who you know, not what qualifications you have.
I understand the frustration but the requirements do serve a purpose. Have you tried working with a recruiter? They often have relationships with employers that aren't posting jobs publicly.
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The whole unemployment system is designed to confuse people and trip them up. They add these random questions hoping you'll mess up so they can deny your claim. It's ridiculous that we have to guess what they want to hear just to get benefits we're entitled to.
I understand the frustration, but these questions usually serve a legitimate purpose for maintaining program integrity. The key is being honest and consistent in your responses.
Oliver Fischer
To answer your question about job search audits - yes they absolutely can and do ask for documentation. You need to keep records of where you applied, when you applied, what type of position it was, and contact information. I recommend keeping a spreadsheet or using their online job search log if they have one. The 3 job contacts per week requirement is current as of 2025 and includes things like submitting applications, attending job fairs, networking events, or even informational interviews.
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Amina Sy
•Good to know about keeping records. This all sounds more complicated than I expected but at least I understand the basics now.
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Natasha Ivanova
One more thing - if you have trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone for questions about your claim, I recently discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach a real person at the unemployment office. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Pretty straightforward and actually got me connected to an agent who could help resolve my issue.
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Malik Robinson
•interesting, never heard of that but might be useful if i run into problems
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