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Anyone else notice the overpayment amounts are often wrong? They claimed I owed $2,970 but when I finally got to speak to someone, they admitted their calculation was incorrect and it was actually only $1,200. Always question their math!
How did you challenge the calculation? Did you have to provide specific evidence?
I went through all my payment records with a fine-tooth comb and made a spreadsheet showing exactly what I received vs what they claim I received. Had to talk to 3 different agents before finding one who would actually review it properly.
I finally got through to someone at unemployment yesterday using Claimyr (claimyr.com) after months of trying everything else. The agent told me they're extremely backlogged with waiver requests but they ARE processing them. She looked up my waiver (submitted in July) and told me it was approved but the letter hadn't been sent out yet! It's the best money I've ever spent to finally get my benefits paid quickly. If you're waiting, definitely try to speak with an agent directly - sometimes your waiver is actually processed but the notification system fails.
So I was about to throw my phone after 3 hours on hold when my friend told me about this service. Used it yesterday and actually spoke to someone who helped me. Still in shock that it worked after months of trying.
can confirm this works. used it last week and got my overpayment issue resolved in one call after months of getting nowhere
Here's a weird trick that worked for me: call exactly at 7:58am, two minutes before they officially open. Sometimes you get through to the queue before everyone else starts calling at 8:00am sharp.
Did you upload all your identity documents? Sometimes they silently put a hold on your claim if they need to verify your identity. Check if there's a message on your account about uploading ID docs.
After struggling to get my benefits for 5+ weeks I finally found a solution that worked beautifully. I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and it was a total game changer! It calls NY unemployment for you and then connects you once a real person is on the line. I was skeptical but desperate, and talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast. My issues were resolved in a single phone call after weeks of frustration. If you're stuck like I was, definitely worth checking out.
I get the skepticism but it literally just does the waiting for you. Instead of YOU being on hold for 3 hours, their system does it and calls you when there's a human. Nothing magical about it - just saves your time and sanity
So I was about to throw my phone after 3 hours on hold when my buddy told me about this. Worked like a charm. Not a miracle solution but definitely saves you from hold music hell
NY DOL is absolutely drowning in claims right now. I have a friend who works there and they said they're over 3 weeks behind on processing backpay issues. Apparently there was a system glitch in September that affected thousands of accounts. Keep trying to reach them but also know it might resolve itself in the next week or two.
Thanks for the insider info. I guess that explains why it's taking so long. Still frustrating when bills keep coming though 😕
I didn't refile after my BYE date because I thought the process was automatic. BIG MISTAKE. Missed out on 4 weeks of benefits before I realized what was happening. Don't be like me!
the dept of labor website is so misleading on this. it says ur eligible for 26 weeks of benefits but doesnt explain that the BYE date can cut you off before you use all 26 weeks. its all designed to confuse ppl
it's actually 'up to' 26 weeks... they just conveniently leave that part out in big letters 🙄
Tami Morgan
This is why I always keep a full month of expenses saved even while on unemployment. The system is so unreliable you can never count on the money arriving on time.
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Rami Samuels
•wow must be nice to have savings! some of us are living paycheck to paycheck and don't have that luxury!
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Tami Morgan
•Not trying to be insensitive. I've just been burned too many times by the system so I make huge sacrifices to keep that emergency buffer. Eat ramen for weeks if I have to.
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Haley Bennett
Keep trying to call early in the morning around 7:55am. That's when I finally got through after a week of trying. Turns out my payment was held because I answered one of the certification questions wrong (said I was out of town for a day which triggered a review). Agent fixed it in 2 minutes and payment came through next day.
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