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ugh the NYS Department of Labor website is such a pain to navigate and their phone lines are always busy! I spent hours trying to get through when I had questions about my application. Has anyone found a better way to actually talk to someone there?
I had the same problem trying to reach NYS Department of Labor agents about my claim status. After weeks of busy signals, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually gets you through to unemployment agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. It was a lifesaver when I needed to resolve an adjudication issue that was holding up my benefits.
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months trying to get through to someone about my claim status, and honestly the phone system is impossible. If you ever need to actually talk to them about unemployment stuff, I found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through their phone lines. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting disconnected.
Been there friend. What really helped me was treating job searching like a full time job itself. Set schedule, track everything (helps with your weekly NYS Department of Labor reporting anyway), take breaks so you don't burn out. Also don't neglect your mental health during this time - unemployment can really mess with your head even when you're getting benefits.
The system is rigged anyway. I've been jumping through hoops for NYS Department of Labor for months, doing their stupid job search requirements, and still nothing. Companies ghost you after interviews, the whole thing is a joke. At least the unemployment benefits keep coming but it's not enough to live on.
This whole economic situation is insane!!! Three of my friends got laid off this month and my company is talking about 'restructuring' which we all know means more layoffs coming. The system wasn't built to handle this many people losing jobs at once. I'm dreading having to deal with NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy if I get cut.
I had major issues trying to reach NYS Department of Labor agents when I needed help with my adjudication. Kept getting busy signals and when I did get through, got transferred around forever. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier.
Wait, I'm confused about something. If businesses are failing because of the recession phase, does that affect whether I can get unemployment? Like if my employer goes completely bankrupt, will NYS Department of Labor still pay benefits? I'm worried they'll say it's not the employer's fault or something weird like that.
Business closure due to economic conditions absolutely qualifies for unemployment benefits. The reason for the layoff doesn't matter as long as it wasn't for misconduct on your part. NYS Department of Labor benefits come from a state fund, not directly from your employer, so bankruptcies don't affect your eligibility.
Justin Evans
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS SO CONFUSING!!! Why can't they just have one simple website that explains all the different types of benefits instead of making us hunt around for information?? I've been trying to figure out my benefits for weeks and every time I think I understand something new comes up.
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Emily Parker
Most people don't qualify for SUB anyway so don't stress about it too much
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