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Not gonna lie am jealous. They DECREASED mine by $3400 and when I called (after like 500 attempts) they said there was nothing they could do because the "system had recalculated" my eligiblity based on some formula. Like thanks for the explanation 🤡
I'm dealing with this exact problem right now! My husband actually drove to Albany to the main office to pay in person because we were so paranoid about mail issues. Extreme solution but we got a receipt on the spot so 🤷♀️
NY unemployment is such a joke. They overpaid me, then took 5 MONTHS to cash the check I sent back. Meanwhile they kept sending threatening letters saying I hadn't paid! Make sure you keep DETAILED records of everything.
IMPORTANT INFO: 'Return to work' is a specific term in the unemployment system that means you are now regularly employed. One hour of orientation/paperwork is NOT considered 'returned to work' - you should report the hour and earnings but answer NO to that question until you begin your regular work schedule.
claimyr.com worked better for me than trying to go in person. Got me to a live agent who could actually help.
Nia Williams
EMAIL THEM! seriously. I know it sounds too simple but I emailed explaining my situation and got a callback within 4 days. Use the contact form on their website.
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Luca Ricci
•I tried this and got an automated response saying they'd get back to me in 2-3 weeks 😂
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Nia Williams
•Oh dang, guess I got lucky then. The system is such a mess!
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Aisha Mohammed
Not to sound like a conspiracy theorist but does anyone else think they design the system this way on purpose to discourage ppl from claiming benefits? 🧐
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Yuki Watanabe
•It's not a conspiracy if it's true lol
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Carmen Sanchez
•my cousin works for the state (not unemployment) and says they're still using computers from the 1980s for some stuff. never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence 🤷♂️
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