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- Skip the long phone menu
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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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Be prepared for the job search requirements too! You'll need to make at least 3 job contacts per week and keep a log of all your job search activities. The NYS Department of Labor can audit this at any time so keep detailed records.
Do I need to start job searching immediately or can I wait until my claim is approved?
You need to start job searching right away. The work search requirement begins with your first week of filing, not when your claim gets approved.
If you run into issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone (which happens a lot), I had good luck using Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get connected to actual agents without waiting on hold forever. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration when my claim got stuck in adjudication.
That sounds helpful, I'll check it out if I have trouble reaching them. Thanks for the tip!
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If you're struggling to get through to NYS Department of Labor about employer issues, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually reach someone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. It's mainly for claimants but I used it when I couldn't get answers about a separation dispute and needed to speak with someone urgently. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Interesting - I didn't know they helped with employer calls too. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is definitely frustrating when you need quick answers about claim disputes.
The whole system seems designed to favor employees over employers tbh. We document everything now - attendance, performance issues, policy violations. Because when someone files for unemployment after you fire them, you better have good documentation or NYS Department of Labor will side with the employee every time. It's like guilty until proven innocent.
Documentation is key! We learned this the hard way. Now we require written warnings and keep detailed records of all disciplinary actions.
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The whole unemployment system is designed to make you give up honestly. I've been fighting with NYS Department of Labor for months over an overpayment notice that makes NO SENSE. They say I didn't report work properly but I have screenshots of every weekly claim I filed. The bureaucracy is insane.
hang in there, the appeal process is worth it if you have documentation
One thing that really helped me address my unemployment issues was understanding that different problems require different approaches. Job search requirement issues? Make sure you're logging everything in their online system. Adjudication delays? Usually means they need more info from you or your former employer. Overpayment notices? You have 30 days to appeal with documentation. The key is figuring out exactly which type of issue you're dealing with first.
This is really helpful - I think I've been treating everything as one big problem instead of separate issues that need different solutions.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!! I've been calling for THREE WEEKS about my disqualification and they never answer. How are people supposed to survive when they make it impossible to reach anyone???
Lucas Kowalski
Just wanted to say good luck OP! I was in a similar situation last year and it worked out fine. The key is to be honest about what happened but don't admit to any wrongdoing if you don't think you did anything wrong.
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James Johnson
Here's what you need to know: NYS Department of Labor will contact your employer to get their side of the story. Document everything you can remember about the termination - dates, what was said, any witnesses. If they deny your claim based on misconduct, you have the right to appeal and request a hearing where you can present your case.
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Jibriel Kohn
•Should I start gathering this documentation now even before I file? And how long does the whole process usually take?
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