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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor by phone, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be easier than trying to rush to the office after work, especially since most claim issues need to be handled by phone agents anyway.
Never heard of that before. Is it legit? I'm desperate at this point because my adjudication has been pending for weeks.
Yeah it's legitimate, they just help you navigate the phone system to reach an actual person. Way better than spending hours on hold or driving to an office that might not even be able to help.
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The technical definition matters for certain programs and statistics. Your unemployment spell starts when you become unemployed and ends when you return to work, not when you start or stop filing claims. If you need to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor to clarify this for your specific situation, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through their phone system. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call directly.
Wait is that legit? I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication issues
Yeah it's real, basically helps you navigate their phone system. I used it when I needed to check on my claim status and couldn't get through the normal way.
The whole system is so confusing with all these technical terms!! Why can't they just ask 'how long have you been out of work' instead of using fancy terminology like unemployment spell?? Makes it sound like we're casting magic or something
lol unemployment spell does sound pretty mystical when you put it that way
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing about this stuff!! I asked my caseworker about disability and they just said to 'look into it' but gave me no actual guidance. Meanwhile I'm struggling to meet the job search requirements because of my back problems.
You should definitely document your medical limitations and how they affect your job search. This could be important for both your UI claim and a potential disability application.
Apply for SSDI immediately - don't wait. The application process is lengthy and you want to get your claim date established. You can continue UI while the disability application is pending, just be honest about your medical limitations when filing your weekly claims. If you're approved for disability retroactively, you may need to repay some unemployment benefits, but it's better than having no income at all.
This makes sense. Should I mention my disability application to NYS Department of Labor when I file my weekly claims?
You should be honest about your medical condition and limitations, but you don't necessarily need to volunteer that you've applied for disability unless specifically asked.
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UGH this whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor for days to ask questions about my claim but their phone lines are always busy. Does anyone know a better way to actually talk to a real person there?
I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It's way easier than sitting on hold for hours. I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and finally got answers.
CosmicCadet
Wait, are you sure you filled out the separation reason correctly? Sometimes if the employer reports it wrong or if there was any voluntary aspect to the closure process, it can affect your eligibility. Did you check what your employer reported as the reason for separation?
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Carmen Reyes
•How do I check what they reported? I just know we got the WARN notice 60 days before and then they shut down exactly when they said they would.
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Liam O'Connor
Been there! The key is the appeal hearing - that's where you can present all your evidence about the closure being involuntary. Bring the WARN notice, any company communications about the shutdown, and if possible, testimony from other laid-off workers. The initial denial might just be a processing error.
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