New York Unemployment

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Nia Johnson

NYDOL: Employer filed wrong info & switched it, need help with backdated benefits

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment benefits. My employer filed the wrong info and then switched it up on me. Now I need to get some backdated info sorted out. Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm not sure how to proceed and could really use some advice.

Mei Wong

have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but sometimes it works lol

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Nia Johnson

Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But hey, I'm desperate enough to try anything at this point.

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Liam Fitzgerald

I feel your pain, OP. The bureaucracy is a nightmare. Hang in there!

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Natasha Orlova

NYDOL: 5 months, no benefits despite submitting all docs. Union electrician w/ closed worker's comp case. Help!

I've been waiting for my unemployment benefits since September and still haven't received anything. I'm a union electrician and I've sent in all the documents they asked for, including proof that I'm out of work due to an injury and that my worker's comp case is over. I'm not getting any other payments or benefits. My weekly wage before taxes was around $600-$700. I've tried contacting them but no luck. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to speed up the process?

Sean O'Brien

Have you considered legal action? There are lawyers who specialize in unemployment cases. Might be worth a consultation.

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Zara Shah

Lawyers are expensive tho. Might not be worth it for unemployment benefits.

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Sean O'Brien

Some offer free consultations, and others work on contingency. It's at least worth looking into if nothing else is working.

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Luca Bianchi

ugh this makes me so mad 😡 the government takes our money no problem but when we need help its all excuses and delays. hang in there OP

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Dylan Mitchell

NYDOL Waiting Week Credit: Tips for Getting Through and What to Have Ready?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get credit for my waiting week so I can start claiming my unemployment benefits. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips on what I should have ready when I talk to the NYDOL agent? I've been waiting for ages and I'm getting pretty frustrated.

Malik Thomas

lmao imagine thinking the government actually wants to help us 😂 we're all just numbers to them

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Isabella Oliveira

Has anyone tried the new NYDOL mobile app? I heard it was supposed to make things easier but idk if its worth downloading

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Ravi Kapoor

I tried it. It's... okay? Better than the website on mobile at least. Still crashes sometimes tho.

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Freya Larsen

It worked great for me! Way faster than the old system. Give it a shot!

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Ava Thompson

UI claim mess: Employer filed wrong info, need backdated info fixed. Help!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment claim. My employer filed the wrong info and then switched it up on me. Now I need to get some backdated info sorted out. Has anyone dealt with something like this before? Any advice on how to handle it?

Natasha Volkov

have u tried the online portal? sometimes u can update info there without having to call

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Ava Thompson

I tried, but it won't let me change the dates. Guess I'll have to keep trying to get through on the phone.

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Javier Torres

Man, the unemployment system is such a joke. They make it so hard for people who actually need help. Hang in there, OP.

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Emma Wilson

Preach! 🙌 It's like they want us to give up

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QuantumLeap

fr fr its a clown show 🤡🤡🤡

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Sofia Ramirez

How to get NYDOL waiting week credit? Worried about scams

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get credit for my waiting week so I can start claiming unemployment benefits. Has anyone gone through this process recently? I'm a bit worried about potential scams and want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Any advice or experiences you can share would be really helpful!

Amina Sow

Has anyone else noticed that the NYDOL website is down like every other day? How are we supposed to claim our benefits if we can't even log in? 🤬

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GalaxyGazer

omg yes! I thought it was just me. So frustrating!

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Oliver Wagner

Pro tip: Try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes that helps.

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Anybody know if theres a way to expedite the waiting week credit process? I'm really in a tight spot financially and every day counts 😰

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Javier Mendoza

I heard if you can prove extreme financial hardship, they might speed things up. But idk how to actually do that 🤷‍♂️

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Emma Thompson

Bump! I'd like to know this too. The bills don't stop just because NYDOL is slow af

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Paloma Clark

How to get credit for DOL waiting week? Need advice ASAP!

Hey everyone, I need some advice. I'm trying to get credit for my waiting week so I can start claiming unemployment benefits. Has anyone gone through this process recently? What should I expect when I call the DOL? Any tips on what documents I should have ready?

Drew Hathaway

Pro tip: Keep a log of all your calls and attempts to reach DOL. If there's any issue with your claim later, you can show you've been actively trying to resolve it. CYA always!

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Laila Prince

This is actually really smart. Wish I'd thought of this earlier. Gonna start doing this now, thx!

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Isabel Vega

Has anyone had luck reaching out to their local representative for help with DOL issues? I've heard some people have gotten results that way.

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Dominique Adams

I tried this! My state rep's office was actually super helpful. They have a direct line to DOL and managed to get my issue resolved in a week. Def worth a shot!

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Marilyn Dixon

Wow, really? Maybe I should give this a try. Been stuck in limbo for months 😩

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Evelyn Kelly

Broke until March, struggling with NYDOL claim. Need advice ASAP!

Hey everyone, I'm in a tough spot financially and won't have any money coming in until March. I'm trying to file an unemployment claim, but I'm feeling pretty lost. Anyone been through this before? Any advice on how to get by until then or speed up the process?

Abby Marshall

idk man, have you tried asking the universe for help? 🤣 jk jk... but for real, hang in there. we're all in this together.

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Evelyn Kelly

Lol, maybe I should try that next! 😂 Thanks for the laugh, I needed that.

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Sadie Benitez

This might sound weird, but have you checked if you have any unclaimed money? Sometimes people have old paychecks or refunds they never knew about. Google your state's unclaimed property database.

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Evelyn Kelly

Whoa, I never even thought of that. I'll definitely look into it. Thanks for the tip!

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Lindsey Fry

NYSDOL: How to extend unemployment benefits after regular UI runs out?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to extend my unemployment benefits with the New York State Department of Labor. Has anyone gone through this process recently? I'm not sure if I've reached the end of my benefit period or if there's a way to continue receiving support. Any advice or experiences would be really helpful!

Niko Ramsey

Pro tip: call right when they open at 8am. I usually get through within 15-20 minutes that way.

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Seraphina Delan

This! Also, try calling on Wednesdays. For some reason it seems less busy midweek.

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Jabari-Jo

Anybody else feel like they need a law degree to understand all these unemployment rules? 🤯 I swear they make it complicated on purpose

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Dana Doyle

How to backdate UI claim? NYDOL making it impossible!

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with backdating my unemployment claim. I initially filed it a while ago, but now I need to backdate it. Has anyone gone through this process before? What steps did you take? I'm feeling pretty lost and could use some guidance.

Demi Hall

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out on Twitter. Sometimes their social media team is more responsive.

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Mateusius Townsend

This actually worked for me! Got a DM with a direct number to call. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Kara Yoshida

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree to navigate this stuff? 🤔 Why can't they make it simpler?

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Philip Cowan

For real! I swear they make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits.

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Caesar Grant

Nah, its just typical government inefficiency. Never attribute to malice what can be explained by incompetence 😂

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Daryl Bright

Employer initially reported I quit, then corrected to layoff. How to handle with UI office?

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment claim. My employer initially reported that I quit for another job, which is totally false. I was actually laid off. They've since corrected the information, but now I'm worried about how this affects my claim and any backdated benefits. Has anyone dealt with something similar? Any advice on how to handle this with the unemployment office?

Zoe Papadopoulos

I'm in the same boat, OP. It's so frustrating. Solidarity ✊

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Daryl Bright

Ugh, sorry you're dealing with this too. Hope we both get it sorted out soon!

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Jamal Brown

Pro tip: If you can't get through on the phone, try their social media. Sometimes they respond faster there.

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Fatima Al-Rashid

This! I got a response on Twitter within a day when I couldn't get through on the phone for weeks.

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