Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the NYDOL
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the NYDOL drops your call
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on your denial, I had success using 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. I was stuck trying to call for weeks about my adjudication issue and this got me connected within a day. Might be worth checking out to get answers about your denial reason.
Ella Lewis
•Thanks, I'll look into that. I've been trying to call all morning with no luck.
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Jayden Reed
Be super careful with this! The government loves to find reasons to make you pay money back. Even if its technically allowed they might decide later that you weren't really available for work and demand repayment of everything. I've seen people get hit with huge overpayment notices years later.
That's exactly what we're worried about. We can't afford to pay back thousands if they change their mind later.
Nora Brooks
The main thing is being honest about everything. When she files her initial claim, she needs to disclose the disability situation upfront. During weekly certification, she has to report the disability income. As long as she's transparent and can demonstrate genuine work search efforts within her medical limitations, she should be okay. Keep detailed records of all job applications and doctor communications.
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Just dealt with this exact question last month! I couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone to check who was tracking my claim status. After days of busy signals, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to a real NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much time and frustration - was able to confirm that yes, NYS Department of Labor tracks everything related to your unemployment claim.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they actually get you through to someone who could answer questions about claim tracking?
Yeah, they connected me to an actual NYS Department of Labor representative who confirmed my claim was being tracked properly and explained exactly what information they maintain in their system.
Connor Byrne
The whole tracking system is SO confusing when you're new to this. I kept thinking maybe the federal government was involved too but nope, it's just NYS Department of Labor handling everything for New York unemployment claims. They track your eligibility, your weekly certifications, your benefit amounts, EVERYTHING.
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Nia Harris
Processing time varies but typically takes 2-4 weeks if everything is straightforward. Since you were laid off (not fired for misconduct), your claim shouldn't go into adjudication unless there are questions about your work history or wages.
Emma Wilson
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CosmicCowboy
•Thanks for the tip! I might need that if my claim doesn't move soon.
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Malik Thomas
The NYS Department of Labor system is SO SLOW. I've been waiting 5 weeks now and still nothing! They keep saying 'processing' but no one can tell me what's actually happening with my claim.
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Amina Diallo
•After 4-5 weeks you should definitely try to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor to see if there's an issue that needs to be resolved. Sometimes claims get stuck in adjudication if there's a question about your separation from work.
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