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honestly if you have trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor with questions about your weekly claims or job search requirements, I had good luck with this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to an actual agent instead of sitting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration when I had issues with my claim status.
That sounds helpful! I was wondering how people actually get through to talk to someone when they have problems.
wait is this legit? the phone lines are always busy when i try to call
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Been collecting unemployment for 2 months now and honestly the job search requirements are intense regardless of unemployment rates. They want detailed logs of every application, every contact, every interview. It's like a full time job just documenting your job search for NYS Department of Labor.
Wait, are you supposed to keep detailed logs? I've just been writing down company names and dates. Am I doing this wrong?
You should be logging: company name, contact person if available, method of contact (online application, in-person, phone), date, and position applied for. NYS Department of Labor can request this documentation at any time during your claim period.
Same boat here, they definitely seem stricter lately. My case worker keeps emphasizing that I need to expand my search radius and consider jobs that pay less than my previous position. Apparently when unemployment is low they expect you to be less picky about suitable work.
That sucks but honestly makes sense from their perspective I guess
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don't forget about people with disabilities... they face extra barriers and often get overlooked in these discussions but unemployment hits them really hard too
Another group that faces significant challenges are workers without high school diplomas or GED certificates. Many employers now require at least a high school education even for entry-level positions that didn't require it years ago. These individuals often exhaust their unemployment benefits before finding suitable employment and may need to consider educational programs while claiming benefits.
That's a really good point about education requirements changing. Do you know if NYS Department of Labor has programs to help people get their GED while collecting benefits?
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to clarify any of these technical details, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really came in handy when I needed to verify some claim details that weren't clear from the online system.
Thanks for the suggestion! I might check that out if I run into any other confusing terminology or issues with my claim.
I've been dealing with unemployment for months and honestly there's so much confusing jargon and acronyms. EAN, UI, adjudication, standby status... they really don't make it easy to understand what's going on with your own claim sometimes. At least this one doesn't seem to matter much for regular claimants.
Tristan Carpenter
Just want to add that if you're waiting on processing, make sure your job search requirements are up to date. Even during the review period, you need to be documenting your job search activities. The NYS Department of Labor can ask for this information at any time and it could delay your benefits if you're not compliant.
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Sebastián Stevens
•Good point about job search requirements. Do you know how many contacts per week they require now?
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Bethany Groves
•Currently it's 3 job contacts per week, and they need to be documented in your job search log. Make sure you're keeping detailed records including company names, contact information, and dates.
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Amaya Watson
same boat here, been 12 days since filing. at least we're not alone in this mess lol
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