Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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 I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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I had no idea they offered training programs! I've been struggling to get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to ask about this stuff. The phone lines are always busy and when I do get through they just hang up on me. Has anyone found a better way to reach them?
That sounds too good to be true but I'm desperate at this point. Did they actually help you connect or is it just another scam?
No it's legit. I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Much better than spending hours on hold just to get disconnected.
Beyond claims processing, they maintain the state job bank, conduct labor market research, investigate benefit fraud, provide employer services for hiring, and manage federal grant programs for workforce development. They're also responsible for UI tax collection from employers and maintaining employment statistics.
wow that's a lot more than I thought! makes sense why they're always so backed up
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The NYS Department of Labor system is such a mess for anyone who doesn't have a typical 9-5 job. Maritime workers, gig workers, seasonal employees - we all get screwed by their outdated forms that assume everyone works at one location for one employer.
Just went through this myself. Put the vessel name where you worked most recently and the company name as the employer. If NYS Department of Labor needs clarification during adjudication, they'll contact you. Don't overthink it - the important thing is getting your claim filed before you run out of time.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check your eligibility or file your claim, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already tight on money.
It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly the time saved was huge for me. I was calling for days trying to get through to verify my claim status.
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Just remember that if there are any issues with your claim it might go into adjudication which means they need to review something before approving you. This can add weeks to the process unfortunately. Common reasons include questions about why you left your job or if you're able and available to work.
What does able and available mean exactly? I can work but I'm being picky about what jobs I'll take.
Able and available means you're physically and mentally capable of working and willing to accept suitable employment. Being too picky about job offers can disqualify you from benefits.
LongPeri
make sure you have all your employment info ready when you file - like your last employer's info, your social security number, and dates you worked. the system can be picky about getting exact information
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JaylinCharles
•Good point - also have your bank account information ready if you want direct deposit, which is much faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail.
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Oscar O'Neil
Just want to say hang in there - I know how stressful it is when you're looking for work and money is tight. The unemployment system exists exactly for situations like yours where you lost your job and are actively trying to find new work. Don't feel bad about using benefits you're entitled to!
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