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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get your tax documents or have questions about your benefit amounts, I used claimyr.com last month to actually get through to someone. They have this system that calls for you and gets you connected to a real person. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
The NYS Department of Labor system is ridiculous with seasonal workers. I've been doing this for 5 years and they STILL make me jump through hoops every time. Last year they tried to say I wasn't actively seeking work even though I had a return date. Had to appeal and everything.
THE SYSTEM IS SO CONFUSING!! I waited 2 weeks because I didn't know when to apply and then my claim got held up for MONTHS in adjudication. Apparently they questioned why I waited so long to file. Just file immediately - don't overthink it like I did!
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone when I had questions about filing timing. Ended up using Claimyr to connect with an agent - they have this service where they call you back when they reach someone at the unemployment office. Check out claimyr.com, they even have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of busy signals and getting hung up on.
Ugh the whole process of getting through to NYS Department of Labor for anything is such a nightmare. When I needed my 1099-G last year I spent hours on hold just to get hung up on. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person at NYS Department of Labor in like 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Way easier than dealing with the busy signals yourself.
Lydia Bailey
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to verify my claim status last month. The phone lines are always busy and the online system sometimes doesn't update right away. I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process much less stressful than trying to call dozens of times.
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Mateo Warren
•How much does something like that cost? I'm already strapped for cash.
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Lydia Bailey
•It was worth it for me to avoid the headache of calling all day. The peace of mind knowing I could actually talk to someone was huge.
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Sofia Price
Just make sure you file as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a waiting week but the sooner you get your claim in the better. And be honest about everything - they'll verify your employment history anyway.
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