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Update on your situation: I just checked the NYSDOL website and they posted a notice yesterday that they're experiencing a technical issue affecting some claims filed between January-March 2025. They're working on a fix and claim it will be resolved by April 20th. If your claim falls in that period, this might be affecting you. Check their Twitter account (@NYSLabor) for the most current updates.
Thank you for checking this! I just looked at their Twitter and saw the notice. My claim was filed in January so that must be why I'm affected. Still going to try reaching them by phone since I can't wait until April 20th for rent, but at least now I know what's happening. Really appreciate you sharing this update.
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update?? did u get ur 1099 yet? im in same boat
Yes! Finally got it. I ended up using that Claimyr service that someone mentioned above and got through to a rep in about 30 minutes. They verified my identity and sent the 1099-G to my new email address through a secure link. Much easier than I expected once I actually reached someone who could help.
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btw has anyone gotten the letter from irs after getting the deposit? i got money in my acct but no explanation of how they calculated it
Yes, the IRS typically sends a letter about 30 days after making the adjustment to your account. The letter explains the changes they made to your return. If you haven't received it within that timeframe, you can contact the IRS or check your online account for details about the adjustment.
Update: I just checked my IRS transcript like someone suggested, and I do see an adjustment scheduled for next week! It's not a huge amount ($286) but definitely better than nothing. Thanks everyone for the help! For anyone else wondering, definitely check your transcript - it showed up there before anywhere else.
That's great news! Thanks for updating us. The transcript is definitely the best way to track these adjustments since they don't always send notifications in advance. Glad you were able to get some clarity on your situation.
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Update: My cousin tried calling for hours yesterday with no luck. We're going to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned above tomorrow. They already filed the unemployment claim online but haven't heard anything back yet. The company is now claiming they were fired for "poor performance" even though they've never had a negative review in 3 years. Is there any way to speed up the wage claim process? Every day without income is making things more stressful.
That "sudden poor performance" defense is extremely common in retaliation cases and actually strengthens your cousin's position. The timing makes it suspicious - no documentation of issues until immediately after they asked about wages. Make sure your cousin mentions this new development to NYSDOL when they get through. For the wage claim, request "emergency processing" due to financial hardship - there's a checkbox for this on the claim form that can expedite review.
Final update from our experience: Finally got through to NYSDOL using Claimyr - well worth it! The unemployment claim is now being expedited, and a wage investigator has been assigned to the overtime case. They said the sudden "poor performance" claim without documentation is a red flag for retaliation. For anyone else in similar situations - document EVERYTHING, file claims immediately, and expect the employer to come up with excuses. Getting through to a real person makes all the difference in these cases!
glad u got through! such a broken system that we have to use third party services just to talk to someone at the govt office!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're going to try the same approach tomorrow. It's giving us hope that this might get resolved sooner than we thought!
Jamal Anderson
Just wanted to update - I used Claimyr this morning and got through to an agent who confirmed they're having major issues with the appeals portal. They're actually aware of the problem and said they're working on it, but no ETA for a fix. The agent was able to note in my file that I attempted to file online multiple times before the deadline.
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Yuki Sato
•That's good to know! I might try this service if I can't get through on the phone tomorrow. Did they give you any confirmation number or email after handling your appeal?
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Liam McGuire
UPDATE: NYSDOL just announced they're extending all appeal deadlines by 14 days due to the technical issues with their portal. Check your email or message inbox on your NY.gov account for the official notification. This should give you some breathing room while they fix the system.
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Yuki Sato
•OMG THANK YOU!!! I just checked my inbox and got the notification about the extension! What a relief. Still going to try to submit ASAP but at least I'm not about to miss the deadline.
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Andre Lefebvre
•finally they admit the site is broken!! took them long enough
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