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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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 trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my termination case. If you need to speak with someone directly about your situation, I ended up using claimyr.com - they help you get connected to actual agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It was really helpful when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
Thanks for the suggestion! I've been dreading trying to call because I heard the wait times are crazy.
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oh wow i had no idea part time people could get unemployment! ive been struggling since my retail job cut everyone to like 15 hours but i thought only full time workers qualified
Just to add - students can also apply for unemployment benefits if they meet the work and wage requirements. Being in school doesn't automatically disqualify you, but you still need to be able and available for work during school hours, which can be tricky. The NYS Department of Labor looks at each case individually for students.
Good to know! I'm not in school right now but was thinking about starting community college. Would that affect my benefits if I got approved?
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your specific situation, I used a service called claimyr.com that helped me connect with an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was super helpful when I needed to clarify some details about my layoff situation.
Thanks for the suggestion! I might need to use something like that if I run into issues during the claim process.
Just to add - being laid off is actually the 'best' reason for unemployment in terms of eligibility. Unlike quitting or being fired, there's usually no waiting period or additional requirements. You just need to meet the basic work history and wage requirements that apply to all unemployment claims.
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honestly the whole system is messed up... why should you have to prove you had good reason to protect your family during a pandemic?? NYS Department of Labor makes everything so complicated for no reason
I get the frustration but they have to verify claims to prevent fraud. The good cause standard has been around forever, it's not just about COVID.
Maya Patel
The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing about this stuff! I've been trying to call them for weeks to get clarification on a similar issue but can never get through. It's like they don't want to help people understand the rules.
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Aiden Rodríguez
•I had the same problem trying to reach NYS Department of Labor by phone - it's nearly impossible. I actually found this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. It made a huge difference when I needed to clarify my eligibility questions.
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Maya Patel
•Really? I'll have to look into that. I'm getting desperate trying to get answers about my claim status.
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Emma Garcia
Just want to add that when you're doing your job search log for NYS Department of Labor, make sure you're applying to jobs that accommodate your disability. They can't fault you for having limitations as long as you're genuinely seeking work within your capabilities. Keep good records of your applications and any accommodations you've requested from employers.
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