New York Unemployment

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  • Redial until on hold
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If I could give 10 stars I would

If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!

Really made a difference

Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.

Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.

Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

An incredibly helpful service

An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!

Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.

Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.

IT WORKS!! Not a scam!

I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!

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Evelyn Rivera

Tips for calling about active claim? Need help with forms sent by NYDOL

Hey everyone, I'm about to call about an active claim that needs some info to get paid. They sent me a bunch of forms and I have questions. Got all my docs ready to go. Anyone have tips on what to say to the agent?

Nina Chan

Quick question - did they send you the forms via email or snail mail? I'm still waiting on mine and wondering if I should be checking my spam folder or what.

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Evelyn Rivera

They sent mine through regular mail. Took about a week to arrive. Might be worth giving them a call if you haven't received anything yet.

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Ruby Knight

Anyone else notice that their online system seems to be down like every other day? Makes me nervous about relying on it for important updates 😬

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Katherine Hunter

Laid off again, old claim still has funds. Reapply for New York Unemployment?

I filed for unemployment last summer and went back to work in January. Now I just got laid off again in April. There's still some money left on my old claim. Do I need to file a whole new application or can I just reopen the old one? Anyone been through this before?

Daniel White

Anyone else notice how the website is always "under maintenance" when you need it most? 🙄

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Nolan Carter

EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. It's like they know 😂

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Natalia Stone

Conspiracy theory: they do it on purpose to reduce claims 👀

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Jay O

Anyone with this situation?... Same as OP but actually reactivated old claim, now I have been certifying weekly for benefits for over a month and haven't seen a dime yet Also no luck getting through on the phone! Very frustrating!... I am also curious how this claimyr thing works when part of the process when you call in is confirming who you are with SS# and PIN?

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Jay O

Nope, I get past that point every time, then just get the message about "extreme call volume" and it disconnects!

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Tom Maxon

Oh, then it will totally work for you then. just make sure you enter in the correct ssn and pin. then claimyr will just call the line with that info. worked for me and a lot of others here! I did look at the google reviews first.

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Eli Butler

Laid off twice in a year - Do I qualify for NY unemployment again?

Hey everyone, I need some help figuring out my unemployment situation. I was laid off from my full-time job last summer and collected unemployment from September to December. Then I got a part-time job (28 hours a week) from January to May, but I just got laid off again. The part-time job paid less than my previous one. Do I qualify for unemployment now? Should I file a new claim or continue with my old one? The NY unemployment FAQ says something about needing to earn 10 times my benefit rate in the benefit year for a new claim. Does this mean I don't qualify because I earned less at my part-time job? Or should I just certify for the 8 weeks left on my old claim? Any advice would be appreciated!

Jade Lopez

lmao welcome to the wonderful world of new york unemployment. Where the rules are made up and your sanity doesn't matter 🤡

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Tony Brooks

🤣🤣🤣 Ain't that the truth! It's like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded

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Ella rollingthunder87

Hey OP, any update on your situation? Did you manage to reopen your claim?

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Ella rollingthunder87

Ugh, typical. Good luck! Let us know how it goes

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Jay O

I'm interested in how this worked out? I reopened my claim 6 weeks ago, have certified every week, and haven't heard a thing from the DOL! So frustrating!

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Maria Gonzalez

NYSDOL Unemployment: Tips for reaching a Claims Rep? Stuck on hold for days!

Hey everyone, I need to speak with a Claims Representative at NYSDOL Unemployment. Has anyone had any luck getting through to them lately? I've been trying for days and keep getting stuck on hold. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated!

Benjamin Carter

Anyone else feel like theyre playing the lottery everytime they try to call? 🎰🤣

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Maya Lewis

LMAO for real tho. Except the odds of winning the lottery probably better at this point 😂

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Isaac Wright

I heard they're updating their system soon. Maybe that'll help with the wait times?

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Connor Murphy

Source? Haven't seen anything about that

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Isaac Wright

Just something I saw on Twitter. Could be just a rumor tho, my bad if its not accurate

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Faith Kingston

Stuck in UI verification limbo - need help ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated right now. I've been waiting for my unemployment benefits to come through, but I'm stuck in the verification process. Has anyone else dealt with this? How long did it take for you to get verified? I really need this money and I'm not sure what else I can do at this point.

Caden Nguyen

Anybody else feel like they're playing unemployment roulette? Some days the system works, other days it's like screaming into the void 😂

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Avery Flores

Pro tip: If you're having trouble uploading documents on the website, try using a different browser. Chrome worked for me when Firefox kept crashing.

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Faith Kingston

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a try. The website has been so glitchy lately.

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Mikayla Davison

NYDOL owes me 10 weeks of UI benefits but won't approve them. Help!

I'm so frustrated with unemployment. They owe me 10 weeks of benefits but they're not approving them. Has anyone else dealt with this? What can I do to get the money I'm owed?

Sayid Hassan

lol welcome to the club. been waiting 6 months for my appeal hearing 🤡

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Rachel Tao

Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes publicly shaming them gets results faster 😈

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Derek Olson

This actually worked for me! Got a DM from them within an hour of tweeting.

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Danielle Mays

Be careful with this. You don't want to say anything that could be used against you later.

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Carmen Ortiz

Struggling to reach NYDOL for unemployment claim - Any tips to get through?

Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with my unemployment claim and I need to talk to someone at the Department of Labor. Has anyone had any luck getting through to a real person lately? I've been trying for days and keep getting stuck in automated menus or disconnected. Any tips or tricks would be really appreciated!

Dmitry Kuznetsov

Pro tip: if you have Twitter, try tweeting at your state's DOL account. Sometimes they respond and can help escalate your case.

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Ava Thompson

Idk if this will help, but I finally got through by selecting the Spanish option and then asking for an English speaker when I got a real person. Felt kinda bad about it, but desperate times... 🤷‍♂️

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Miguel Ramos

Ooh, that's clever. Might have to try that if nothing else works.

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Zainab Ibrahim

I've heard about this trick. Just be prepared for some side-eye from the rep lol

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Ethan Wilson

4 weeks no UI payment after approval - NYDOL delay help?

Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated with my unemployment situation. I filed my claim and got approved, even received letters about how much I'll get. But it's been 4 weeks and still no payment! I've done everything right, including the ID verification. I'm running out of money and don't know what's causing the delay. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on what I should do next?

Ava Johnson

Unpopular opinion: maybe try looking for work while you wait? I know the job market sucks, but any income is better than no income, right?

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Miguel Diaz

Bruh, read the room. OP is clearly stressed about money. I'm sure they've thought of that 🙄

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Ava Johnson

Just trying to offer a practical solution. No need to get defensive.

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Zainab Ahmed

PSA: If you're having trouble with unemployment, document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. It might come in handy if you need to appeal or prove you've been trying to resolve issues.

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Amaya Watson

NYDOL call dropped while finishing unemployment claim - need help ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim. I was on the phone with them but the call dropped. Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice on how to get back in touch with them quickly? I really need to finish my claim and I'm worried about delays.

Jace Caspullo

Pro tip: if you get disconnected, immediately call back and tell them you were just on the line with someone. Sometimes they'll put you through to an agent faster. worked for me once!

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Melody Miles

Anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The system is broken af 🤡

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Nathaniel Mikhaylov

Preach! 👏 It's like they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people.

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Eva St. Cyr

Totally agree. We need to push for reform. This is unacceptable in 2023.

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Talia Klein

NYDOL hasn't confirmed receipt of emailed wage docs. Funds running low. Any tips to speed up unemployment claim?

Hey everyone, I'm getting worried about my unemployment claim. I sent in my wage documentation via email (screenshots of direct deposits from my old job), but I'm not sure if they've received it or if they need something else. My funds are running low, so I really need this to get processed soon. Has anyone else had experience with this? Any advice on how to check the status or speed things up? On a side note, I'm starting some construction work at a local church soon. It's not much, but it'll help a bit while I wait for this to get sorted out.

Simon White

Anyone else notice that their system seems to always crash right when you need it most? 🙄 It's like they're doing it on purpose I swear

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Nasira Ibanez

Tin foil hat time: maybe they crash it on purpose to reduce claims 🤔

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Khalil Urso

Nah, never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence. Their tech is just outdated af

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Myles Regis

Pro tip: start documenting EVERYTHING. Every call, email, fax, whatever. Note the date, time, who you talked to if possible. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.

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