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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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Wait, can employers just contest any claim they want?? That seems unfair if you were actually laid off. What if they're just trying to avoid paying into the unemployment system?
Employers can contest claims, but they need to provide evidence to support their position. NYS Department of Labor investigates both sides. Frivolous contests usually don't succeed, but it does delay your benefits unfortunately.
I had trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor when my claim was contested. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used claimyr.com to get through to an actual agent who could explain the process and check my claim status. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Honestly saved me so much frustration trying to call myself.
How long did it take to get through with that service? I've been trying to call for days with no luck.
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ugh the whole system is such a pain though. I tried calling NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about partial benefits and spent literally 2 hours on hold before getting disconnected. their phone system is THE WORST
I had the same problem trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor! Super frustrating when you just need a quick answer. I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to unemployment agents by phone. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting nowhere.
wait so if you work part time you can still get unemployment?? I thought you had to be completely unemployed to get benefits. this changes everything for me because my job cut everyone to 20 hours a week
Yes! Partial unemployment is a real thing in NY. As long as you're earning less than your full weekly benefit amount and the hour reduction wasn't voluntary, you can get partial payments to help make up the difference.
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The whole system is designed to deny people!!! They use confusing language like 'low unemployment is bad' when what they really mean is you're not available enough for their standards. It's all about making you jump through hoops and hope you give up. Keep fighting it!
Wait I'm confused too - how can low unemployment be bad for getting benefits? That doesn't make any sense to me either.
It's not that low unemployment is bad for benefits. The issue is likely that OP has work restrictions that limit their availability, and NYS Department of Labor is questioning whether they're truly able and available for work as required.
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I went through this same thing last year! What worked for me was creating a 'Professional Development' section on my resume that included any courses, certifications, or skills I worked on during unemployment. You can also list relevant volunteer work or consulting projects. The goal is to show you weren't just sitting around - you were investing in your career growth.
ugh the whole system is so frustrating. they make you jump through hoops with the job search requirements but then you have to worry about explaining why you're unemployed in the first place. it's like a catch-22
I feel this so much. The weekly claims are stressful enough without worrying about how it looks on a resume.
Anastasia Ivanova
The real issue is when people get comfortable and stop seriously looking. I've seen people drag out their claims and then struggle when benefits end. As long as you're meeting the NYS Department of Labor work search requirements and genuinely pursuing opportunities, you're fine. Just don't get complacent.
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Sean Murphy
Been there! I was so stressed about finding work quickly that I almost took a terrible job. A friend reminded me that I paid into unemployment insurance for years and deserved to use it properly. Took my time, found something great. The stigma is mostly in people's heads.
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