New York Unemployment

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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.

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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.

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Dylan Baskin

NYDOL: Impossible to reach live agent for weeks. Any tips to get through?

I've been trying to reach someone at the unemployment office for weeks now. Every time I call, I get the same message about 'higher than normal call volume' and to try again later. I've been calling from open to close and still can't get through. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to actually talk to a live person?

Lucas Lindsey

This is ridiculous. We pay taxes for this service and cant even use it. Has anyone tried contacting their local representatives? Maybe if enough of us complain, theyll do something about it.

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Sophie Duck

Good idea! I'm gonna email my rep right now. This is unacceptable.

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Austin Leonard

I tried that. Got a generic 'we're looking into it' response. But maybe if more people do it...

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Anita George

Guys I finally got through today after 3 weeks of trying! Keep at it, don't give up!

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Abigail Spencer

Congrats! šŸŽ‰ Any tips for the rest of us still stuck in phone hell?

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Anita George

Honestly, just persistence. I called 43 times today before I got through. It's exhausting but worth it.

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Oliver Schulz

Can I extend NY unemployment benefits after 26 weeks?

Hey everyone, I've been on unemployment for almost 26 weeks now and I'm starting to get worried. My benefits are about to run out, but I still haven't found a job. Is there any way to extend unemployment benefits in New York after the initial 26 weeks? I've been applying like crazy but no luck so far. Any advice or info would be really appreciated!

Sean Doyle

Have you tried calling the ny unemployment office? Sometimes they can give you more specific info based on your situation.

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Zara Rashid

Try early in the morning, like right when they open. That's how I finally got someone on the line.

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Dakota Dion

Try this number (518) 474-8390 press 0 and when the operator comes on tell them to transfer you to NY Unemployment

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Luca Romano

26 weeks? ur lucky, I only got 13 weeks b4 they cut me off šŸ˜­

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Daniel Washington

NYDOL says my work history is incomplete - How to fix this and keep my UI benefits?

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my unemployment claim. I just got a notice from the Department of Labor saying there's an issue with my work history being incomplete. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do to fix it? I'm worried about losing my benefits.

Amelia Cartwright

OP, make sure you're keeping detailed records of EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every online submission. You never know when you might need to prove you've been trying to resolve this. CYA always when dealing with govt agencies!

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Daniel Washington

That's great advice, thank you! I'll start a log right away. Better late than never, right? šŸ˜…

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Chris King

idk if this helps but I had to submit additional proof of employment when I first filed. like paystubs and a letter from my employer. maybe they need something similar from u?

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Daniel Washington

That could be it! I'll dig up my old paystubs and see if I can get a letter from my last job. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Paolo Romano

Payment not made - anyone else dealing with this issue?

Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with a payment that wasn't made to me. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm not sure what to do next and could really use some advice. It's been a few days now and I'm starting to get worried.

Anastasia Sokolov

Have you checked there online portal? Sometimes payments show as pending there before they hit your bank account.

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Paolo Romano

I didn't even know there was an online portal! I'll look into that, thanks for the tip.

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Sean O'Connor

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been playing phone tag with them for weeks. It's like trying to catch a unicorn šŸ¦„

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Zara Ahmed

Phone tag? More like phone hide and seek, and we're always 'it' šŸ˜‚

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Amara Okonkwo

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?

StarGazer101

have u tried turning it off and on again? šŸ¤£ 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

I 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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Sean Kelly

Trouble with UI claim eligibility after work history change - need advice on reaching live agent

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim eligibility. I've been trying to get through to a live agent for days now but no luck. My work history has changed recently and I'm not sure how that affects my claim. Has anyone had any success getting through to someone or have any advice on what to say when I finally do?

QuantumQuester

This whole system is a joke. They make it so hard on purpose so people just give up. Stay strong and keep fighting!

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Zoe Stavros

Idk man, I think they're just overwhelmed. My cousin works for the unemployment office and says its absolute chaos there too.

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QuantumQuester

Maybe, but that's no excuse. They've had plenty of time to fix this mess. šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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Jamal Harris

Pro tip: call right when they open. I mean like, be dialing at 7:59:59 if they open at 8. Sometimes you can get through before the queue fills up.

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Mei Chen

This! Also, try calling on Wednesdays. For some reason it seems to be their slowest day.

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Luca Conti

Need help sending NJ info to NY unemployment - stuck and frustrated!

Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I need to send some information from New Jersey to New York unemployment. Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm not sure how to go about it or who to contact. Any advice would be really appreciated!

Liam Fitzgerald

Have you tried reaching out to your local representative? Sometimes they can help cut through the red tape when dealing with government agencies.

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PixelWarrior

Oof, cross-state unemployment issues are the worst. Sending you good vibes, OP! šŸ’–

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Luca Conti

Thanks, I appreciate it! Gonna need all the good vibes I can get šŸ˜…

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Rachel Clark

NYDOL won't update info, NJ can't process claim - 5 weeks no payment. Help!

I've been dealing with unemployment issues between NY and NJ for 5 weeks now. I need NY to update my info in their system so NJ can process my claim and pay me. Anyone else been in this situation? How did you handle it? I'm thinking about emailing NYDOL but I'm not sure how to write it or who to send it to. Any advice?

Hunter Edmunds

Anyone else think its ridiculous that we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Ella Lewis

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming.

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Andrew Pinnock

For real. In 2023, you'd think they'd have a better system for this stuff. But noooo, we're still dealing with fax machines and busy signals šŸ™„

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Brianna Schmidt

Hey OP, when you do get through to someone, make sure to get their name and a reference number for the call. It'll save you a lot of headache if you need to follow up later.

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Rachel Clark

Good idea, thanks! I'll definitely do that.

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Yuki Nakamura

UI Account PIN Keeps Showing as Incorrect - Help!

I keep getting a message that my PIN is incorrect when trying to access my unemployment account. I've checked it multiple times and I'm sure it's right. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on how to fix it?

Dylan Wright

Have you checked if there's any system maintenance scheduled? Sometimes they do updates that can cause login issues.

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NebulaKnight

I swear, dealing with unemployment is like playing whack-a-mole. Fix one problem and another pops up šŸ™ƒ

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Sofia Ramirez

More like whack-a-soul. This system is draining the life outta me

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Olivia Martinez

NYSDOL Claim Status Update: Tips for Getting Through?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get a status update on my unemployment claim with NYSDOL. I've been waiting for what feels like forever and I'm getting really frustrated. Has anyone had any luck getting through to them lately? Any tips on what to say when I finally get someone on the phone?

Ryan Kim

Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try reaching out via their social media accounts. Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot! šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø

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Zoe Walker

Really? Which platform worked best for you?

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Ryan Kim

I had luck with Twitter, but I've heard Facebook can work too. Just be careful not to share any personal info publicly!

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Elijah Brown

Guys, I'm legit about to lose my mind. Been waiting 3 months for an update. Anyone else in the same boat? How are y'all staying sane?

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Maria Gonzalez

3 months? That's rough buddy. I'm at 2 months and already pulling my hair out. Hang in there! šŸ˜©

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Natalie Chen

Oof, that's brutal. I've been distracting myself with free online courses. Might as well learn something while we wait, right? šŸ¤“

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