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NYDOL calls dropping before connecting - Payment issues unresolved
Hey everyone, I'm having a really frustrating issue with my unemployment payments. The calls keep dropping before I can even connect with anyone at the department. Has anyone else experienced this? It's been going on for a while now and I'm starting to get worried about my claim. Any advice on how to actually get through to someone?
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How to request waiting week for UI weekly benefit?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my weekly benefit. I need to request a waiting week but I'm not sure how to go about it. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice would be really appreciated!
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lol welcome to unemployment hell. grab a seat, the wait is gonna be loooong 🤡
ain't that the truth 😂 feels like we're all stuck in the same leaky boat
Has anyone heard about the new bill they're trying to pass? Supposedly it's gonna streamline the whole unemployment process. Might help with issues like this in the future.
Really? I haven't heard about this. Do you have a link or any more info?
I saw it on the news the other day, but I don't have a link sorry. Maybe someone else here knows more?
NYDOL: Can't get through to an agent on 888-209-8124. Any tips?
Hey everyone, I'm having a really hard time getting through to an agent at NYC unemployment. I've been trying to call for days but can't seem to connect with anyone. The number I'm using is 1-888-209-8124. Has anyone else had this problem? Any tips on how to actually reach a human? I'm getting desperate here.
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Pro tip: if u get an agent on the line DO NOT HANG UP no matter what. even if they say they cant help, ask to be transfered. stay on that line like ur life depends on it lol
This! 👆 I once stayed on hold for 4 hours, but I finally got my issue resolved. Sometimes you gotta play the long game.
Ugh, I'm so tired of this. Been trying to sort out an issue with my claim for months. Anyone else feeling completely burnt out by this whole process? 😫
Yep, right there with ya. It's like a part-time job just trying to get our benefits. Hang in there!
Same boat here. Its so draining. but we gotta keep pushing. dont let them win by giving up!
Missed first week UI claim - How to backdate payments with NYDOL?
Hey everyone, I messed up and missed claiming my unemployment for the first week. Now I need to backtrack the payments for my unemployment period. Has anyone dealt with this before? What should I say when I finally get through to someone on the phone?
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Protip: When you call, immediately ask for a tier 2 specialist. The first-level reps often can't help with backdating claims.
This is the way. Tier 2 specialists are the real MVPs. Saved me hours of frustration.
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul smh
Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming.
Totally agree. We need to start contacting our representatives about this. It's unacceptable.
NYDOL claim not showing up in system despite confirmation text. What to do?
I'm so frustrated with the unemployment system right now. I submitted all my documents through their website and even got a text saying my application was received and ready to be certified. That was over a week ago. But when I called the automated system, it said they don't see any claim for me! Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do when I finally get to talk to a real person?
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idk if this helps but I had a similar issue. Turns out there was a glitch in their system and my SSN was entered wrong. Double check all your info when u get someone on the line!
This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's not built to handle the volume of claims we're seeing. We should be pushing our reps for real change!
Preach! 🙌 The system's been broken for years, but now it's impossible to ignore.
Yeah but good luck getting politicians to care about fixing it. They only pay attention when it affects them directly 🙄
StarGazer101
have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but for real, sometimes clearing your browsers cache or trying from a different device can help with the online stuff. worth a shot!
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Keisha Jackson
I dont mean to be that guy, but are we sure its not a problem with OPs phone? Like maybe ur carrier is dropping the calls? Just a thought before blaming the unemployment office (even tho they do suck lol
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Amara Okonkwo
AuthorI considered that, but it's only happening with these calls. Everything else works fine. Plus, I've tried from different phones too. Pretty sure it's on their end.
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Keisha Jackson
Ah gotcha. Yeah, sounds like its deffo their problem then. Sorry ur dealing with this bs man
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