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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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I had major issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my weekly claims. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Eventually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent in like 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me so much frustration trying to reach someone at the unemployment office.
How much does that cost? I'm trying to save money while I'm unemployed.
I understand wanting to save money. For me it was worth it because I was losing sleep worrying about my claim status and couldn't get answers any other way. But definitely try the regular phone lines first.
The whole system is such a mess honestly. They make it so complicated when it should be simple - you're unemployed, you need money, here's your benefits. Instead it's endless forms and certifications and job search requirements that half the time don't even make sense for your industry.
I hear you but the job search stuff actually helped me stay motivated during my unemployment. Kept me in the habit of applying places.
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The NYS Department of Labor job search verification has gotten stricter this year. You need to make sure you're meeting all the requirements: 3 contacts per week, documenting the specific position you applied for, and keeping records of any follow-up. If you're still having issues, you can use a service like Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call yourself.
Never heard of that service before but might be worth trying. I've been on hold for hours trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor.
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I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status and it's impossible! The phone lines are always busy and when I do get through I get disconnected. I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to an agent in like 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you run into issues reaching them.
Never heard of that but honestly anything is better than trying to call the regular number. Thanks for sharing!
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honestly the whole system is set up against workers anyway. they make it nearly impossible to qualify if you quit even when your boss is making your life miserable. meanwhile employers can fire you for basically anything and you get benefits no problem. makes no sense
yeah same thing happened to my cousin, toxic workplace but couldn't prove it enough for unemployment
Before you quit, consider filing complaints with HR if your company has an HR department, or with the Department of Labor for workplace violations. Having these on record can strengthen your case if you do end up quitting and filing for unemployment. Also look into whether your situation might qualify for constructive dismissal - that's when working conditions become so intolerable that quitting is essentially being forced out.
Benjamin Carter
This whole system is just another way the government squeezes small businesses! We pay taxes, we pay into unemployment, we follow all the rules, and then they punish us for normal business decisions. Meanwhile big corporations get bailouts when they lay off thousands. It's completely backwards.
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Maya Lewis
•I mean I get your frustration but the unemployment system does help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Maybe the rates could be more fair for seasonal businesses though.
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Isaac Wright
The good news is that your rate will eventually come back down if you don't have more claims. NYS Department of Labor uses a rolling average so once those layoffs age out of the calculation period, your experience rating should improve. Just try to avoid any more claims if possible.
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Jessica Nguyen
•That's somewhat reassuring. Do you know how long it takes for claims to stop affecting your rate?
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Isaac Wright
•I believe it's a 3-year lookback period but don't quote me on that. You'd have to check with NYS Department of Labor or your accountant for the exact timeframe.
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