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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about your specific situation, I used a 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 helped when I was stuck in adjudication limbo.
Thanks for this! I've been trying to call for days and keep getting disconnected.
Also remember you need to have worked enough hours and earned enough wages in your base period. For 2025 it's pretty specific requirements. And once you start collecting you HAVE to do the job search activities they require or they'll cut you off.
How many job contacts do you need per week? I heard it was 3 but someone told me it changed.
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depends on ur situation tbh... if theres any red flags it could take months. but most ppl get approved pretty quick if everything checks out
Oh this brings back memories! When I was laid off from my teaching job a few years ago, it took forever to get approved because they had to verify my work history or something. But my friend who got laid off from Target got approved super fast. I think it just depends on your specific case and how busy they are.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is deliberately slow to discourage people from filing. They make it as difficult as possible hoping you'll just give up and find another job instead of collecting benefits you're entitled to. It's all about saving the state money at the expense of working people who paid into the system.
While the system can definitely be frustrating, the processing times are mainly due to verification requirements and high volume. They do need to confirm employment history and separation details to prevent fraud.
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If you're having trouble getting through on the website, I actually found a service called Claimyr that helped me reach a NYS Department of Labor agent when I was stuck. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me time when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
Is that legit? I don't want to get scammed when I'm already stressed about money.
Yeah it's real, they just help you get through to the actual NYS Department of Labor people. But honestly try the website first since that's free and works for most people.
NeonNinja
oh man these hearings are stressful!! i was so nervous during mine i could barely speak. just remember the judge is there to listen to both sides fairly. practice what youre going to say beforehand so you dont freeze up like i did
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Anastasia Popov
Whatever you do, don't let them twist your words. I went through this whole mess last year and my former employer tried to make it sound like I was being difficult when really they were violating labor laws. Stick to your timeline and don't let them derail the conversation. The burden is on them to prove misconduct or voluntary quit - if they can't do that convincingly, you should win the appeal.
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