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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your claim type, I had good luck using claimyr.com - it's a service that helps you get connected to an actual agent when the phone lines are busy. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me when I couldn't get answers about my weekly certification questions.
ugh the whole system is so confusing!! i got denied twice before finally getting approved and still dont really understand why. they make it so hard for people who actually need help
You can request a copy of your employer's response to the NYS Department of Labor through the appeals process. If there's a discrepancy between what they told you versus what they reported, that's definitely grounds for an appeal. You have 30 days from the determination date to file an appeal hearing request.
UGH the whole NYS Department of Labor system is a JOKE! They never explain anything clearly and expect you to just figure it out. I've been fighting with them for months about my benefit calculation and they keep giving me different answers every time I call. The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing over there!
just remember that unemployment insurance is basically insurance for employees that employers pay into. it's designed to help people when they lose their jobs through no fault of their own. the cost to employers is part of doing business and helps maintain economic stability
One thing to keep in mind - if your company is new or has limited history with NYS Department of Labor, you might be on a standard rate rather than an experience-based rate initially. The experience rating kicks in once you have enough history for them to calculate it properly.
Avery Flores
THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DENY PEOPLE!! I worked for 15 years and got denied because of some technicality about my last day of work vs when I filed. They make it impossible on purpose to save money.
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Zoe Gonzalez
•I feel you on the frustration but there are legitimate appeal processes if you think you were wrongly denied.
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Chloe Green
definitely appeal if you think its wrong. i appealed my denial and won after providing more documentation about my work history. took like 6 weeks but got backpay for everything
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