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yo I tried calling 300+ times over two weeks and nothing. Then used claimyr.com and got connected to a real person in like 45 mins. talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast. they just call and wait on hold for you then connect when someone answers.
i mean when somethng actually works in this broken system ppl tend to share it π€·ββοΈ was just tryna help
Honestly the waiting week credit thing is usually just a code for "theres some issue with your claim we need to review manually" - could be identity verification, employer dispute, previous overpayment, etc. The system just uses generic error messages. Definitely need to talk to a human to sort it out.
I bet if u call they'll just tell you to check the website which tells u to call them π the circle of NY unemployment life
π€£ too real. The ultimate bureaucratic loop
Hahaha this is exactly what I'm afraid of π
Does anyone know if they're still doing those phone interviews after filing a new claim? I had to go through that last time and it was a nightmare.
whatever you do, DO NOT stop certifying weekly just because your payment is pending. keep doing it every week or you'll create even more problems for yourself.
You can reach NYSDOL by phone if you're persistent or use a service. I finally got through after trying claimyr.com and they handled everything for me. Got all my back pay from the delayed claims within days after speaking to someone. So worth it not to waste hours upon hours trying to call them yourself.
Anyone who files for NY unemployment benefits now has to verify their identity through ID.me - it's mandatory statewide. Even if you filed by carrier pigeon you'd still need to do it lol. The system should have told you right away tho instead of making you wait 3 weeks. smh the incompetence is astounding
filed by carrier" pigeonπππ
The ID.me thing is super annoying but once you do it you should get paid pretty quick after. I had to video chat with someone because my drivers license photo didn't match my current appearance (I had way longer hair). The whole process took about an hour.
Isaiah Thompson
I got my claim fixed by literally showing up in person at a DOL office. They say not to do this but I was desperate. The security guard tried to turn me away but I (politely) refused to leave until someone helped me. Got my issue resolved same day after months of waiting on the phone.
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Ruby Garcia
β’This works sometimes but is super risky - some offices will help, others will call security on you. Depends which location and who's working that day.
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Alexander Evans
Make sure his claim isnt stuck because of a simple identity verification issue. So many people are waiting for months when all they need to do is upload an ID document or verify something basic. With no way to know thats the problem!
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