Just a heads up, they changed some eligibility rules last month. Make sure you double-check that you still qualify under the new guidelines. Don't wanna get hit with an overpayment later!

Anyone else feel like they're screaming into the void every time they try to contact NYDOL? I swear, it's easier to get ahold of bigfoot than an actual human being there 🙄

Has anyone tried faxing their documents? I heard that sometimes gets a faster response.

I finally got through last week after trying for a month. Here's what worked for me: 1. Call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open 2. If you get a busy signal, hang up and immediately redial 3. Repeat step 2 until you get into the queue 4. Once in the queue, DO NOT HANG UP no matter how long it takes It took me 3 hours of waiting, but I finally got my back pay sorted. Don't give up!

anyone else notice the website is always 'under maintenance' during peak hours? 🤔

If your having trouble with online filing, try going to your local unemployment office in person. Sometimes face-to-face interaction can solve problems quicker.

Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes the unemployment office responds faster there. Worth a shot!

Ive been in the same boat for weeks now. its like were all stuck in this unemployment purgatory together 🚣‍♂️

idk about unemployment, but have you considered picking up some gig work while on strike? Might help tide you over until this is resolved.

This whole system is rigged against workers. We strike for our rights and they cut us off from benefits. It's time for a complete overhaul!

Not sure if this helps, but I've heard some success stories of people reaching out to their state senators or representatives for help with unemployment issues. Might be worth a shot?

Oof, that's rough buddy. The unemployment system is such a joke sometimes. Hang in there!

Protip: call exactly at 7:59 AM when they open. You might get lucky and get through before the queue fills up. Worked for me last month!

guys i think the whole system is rigged. they make it impossible to get help on purpose. wake up sheeple! 👀

The whole system is rigged against us, I swear. Good luck OP, you're gonna need it 🙄

Hey, just wanted to say don't give up. I was in a similar boat (see what I did there? 😉) last year. It took some persistence, but I finally got my benefits sorted. You got this!

Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you tried faxing your documents? I know it's archaic, but I swear it worked for me when nothing else did.

ATTENTION EVERYONE: There's a glitch in the system right now. If your last name starts with A-M, try logging in using the Spanish language option. idk why but it's working for some people!

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help push things through faster.

anyone else think its crazy we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get basic help? the system is broken af