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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!


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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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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls โ€“ 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!


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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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Here's the complete breakdown of what you need to know about late certification: - You have until Saturday at midnight to certify for the previous week - Use your NY.gov ID to log in and certify as normal - Payment will be delayed by 1-2 business days - If you need to certify for multiple weeks, you'll need to call - If the website gives you issues, try using claimyr.com to get through to an agent - Multiple late certifications can trigger a review of your account - Save your confirmation number when you certify The most important thing is to act fast and not let it happen again. Set reminders for future weeks!

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Oliver Weber

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this is super helpful tysm!! ๐Ÿ™

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Omar Zaki

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ugh dealing with ny unemployment is like pulling teeth fr

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Chloe Taylor

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more like getting a root canal without anesthesia ๐Ÿ’€

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Aisha Rahman

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ur gonna need mad documentation fam. they dont make it easy fr fr ๐Ÿ’ฏ

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CosmicCrusader

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facts! they want receipts for EVERYTHING

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Ethan Brown

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The system is so broken rn... good luck even getting someone on the phone to explain your situation properly

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Yuki Yamamoto

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use claimyr.com - saved me hours of calling

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Amara Chukwu

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Let me break this down for educational workers: BYE date is when your claim year ends, but: - You might still have weeks left to claim - Must reapply after BYE even with remaining weeks - Educational workers often cant claim during scheduled breaks - Need to earn 10x weekly benefit in new base period - Must work in at least 2 quarters Best way to get accurate info is calling NY unemployment directly. Use claimyr.com to get through - saves hours of frustration. They handle the hold time and connect you to an agent. Document everything and keep certifying weekly while you sort this out!

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Carmen Ortiz

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This is super helpful! ty for the detailed explanation

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Giovanni Conti

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saving this for later fr fr ๐Ÿ’ฏ

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wait till u see the mess when u actually try to reapply lmaooo ๐Ÿ’€

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StarSailor

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Here's everything you need to know about your first claim: 1. First payment usually takes 2-3 weeks if everything's perfect 2. You MUST certify weekly starting the first Sunday after you apply 3. Make sure your direct deposit info is correct 4. If you see any pending issues, don't wait - call them asap 5. Keep documenting your work search activities 6. If you can't get through on the phone, try claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you 7. Keep checking your email/mail for any requests for additional info The system's kinda trash ngl but once you learn the ropes its manageable

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NeonNova

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This is super helpful, tysm! ๐Ÿ™

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Connor O'Brien

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lmaooo good luck getting anyone on the phone without waiting 4 hours ๐Ÿคก

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Yara Sabbagh

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deadass tho ๐Ÿ’€

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Emma Davis

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Here's everything you need to know about qualifying for NY unemployment: - You need $3,400+ in one quarter during your base period - Must have worked in at least 2 different quarters - Your base period is either the first 4 of last 5 completed quarters OR the last 4 completed quarters - File your claim ASAP after losing your job - Weekly benefit rate is roughly 1/26 of your highest quarter earnings - Keep detailed records of your job search Based on your numbers, you should qualify. If you need help filing, use claimyr.com to get through to an agent quickly. Way better than trying to call yourself! Good luck! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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GalaxyGlider

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this should be pinned fr fr ๐Ÿ‘†

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Malik Robinson

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wish i had this info when i first filed lmaooo took me forever to figure it out

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Isabella Silva

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system is broken af. took me 3 weeks to get my first payment smh

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Ravi Choudhury

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rookie numbers. waited 2 months here ๐Ÿคฎ

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Nia Wilson

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DETAILED GUIDE FOR GETTING THROUGH: After months of dealing with NY unemployment, here's what I've learned: 1. Regular phone method is basically useless now due to volume 2. Claimyr.com is actually legit - they wait on hold and call you when an agent picks up 3. If you want to try yourself, call at 8:01 AM sharp 4. Have your info ready when you call 5. Try the callback request on the website (hit or miss) 6. Message them on Twitter sometimes works Honestly, after all the headache, just use claimyr.com - saves hours of frustration

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Mateo Martinez

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this should be pinned fr fr ๐Ÿ’ฏ

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Aisha Hussain

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saving this for later thx

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Ethan Clark

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anyone else feel like they're playing the lottery trying to get through? ๐ŸŽฐ

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StarStrider

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more like playing dark souls on impossible mode ๐Ÿ’€

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Can't find "Certify to Claim Weekly Benefits" button on NY unemployment portal - UI dashboard doesn't match email instructions

I can't find where to certify for my weekly benefits. The email says to go to labor.ny.gov/signin, click unemployment services, then click 'Certify to Claim Your Weekly Benefits Here' but that button doesn't exist on my screen. When I log in, all I see is a dashboard that shows "You have no messages" and "You have 0 pending forms" at the top. There's a section that says "NYS Labor Department Forms Available for Filing include:" with buttons for "GO TO MY INBOX" and "GO TO MY ONLINE FORMS". Under "Important Information," there are several bulletins: - You may not be eligible for benefits when outside the United States - Beware of text messages email and phone scams - Beware of companies charging - Verify receipt of benefits - Work Search Requirements - Resources for Families Then there's a section called "Unemployment Insurance Services" that lists: - File a Claim - Claim Weekly Benefits - View Payment History - Direct Deposit - View/Print 1099-Gs - Change Tax Withholding But I don't see a direct "Certify to Claim Your Weekly Benefits Here" button anywhere. Instead, I see these main navigation options: - VIRTUAL CAREER CENTER - UNEMPLOYMENT SERVICES - WORK SEARCH RECORD - JOBZONE There's also text explaining that the Virtual Career Center offers "Targeted Job Searching using Eightfold's Advanced Artificial Intelligence" and "Building a Job Search Profile based on your knowledge skills, and experience to find a job that's right for you." And JobZone apparently offers tools to "Create a resume" and "Employability Scoring." Anyone else having this issue or know where the right button is? Do I need to click on "UNEMPLOYMENT SERVICES" first and then the certification option will appear? The interface doesn't match what the email instructions told me to do.

Dylan Wright

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Try calling them early morning like 7:30am. Sometimes the website glitches but phone certification still works

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Sofia Torres

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phone lines are always busy tho...

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Dylan Wright

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use claimyr.com if u cant get thru, worked for me

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anyone else notice how the website looks totally different from what the emails describe? like they never updated their email templates or something

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Dmitry Smirnov

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YES! driving me crazy. wish theyd get their act together

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NYS DOL Text Says UI Benefits "Can Now Be Paid" - How Long Until First Payment Actually Arrives?

Just completed my unemployment phone interview yesterday, filed claim end of May. Got a text from NYS DOL today at 2:08 PM saying: "Your unemployment insurance (UI) benefits claim can now be paid. More information: https://on.ny.gov/uipay" I filed my claim at the end of May and had to wait until yesterday for my phone interview. Now that I've gotten this text message confirmation that my claim can be paid, I'm wondering how long until I actually see the first payment hit my account? The text doesn't give any timeframe, just says it "can now be paid" and provides a link for more information. Has anyone else gone through this process with NYS Department of Labor recently? How long after receiving this specific text message did you receive your first UI payment? I'm trying to plan my budget accordingly since it's been almost a month since I initially filed.

Oliver Becker

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lmao took me 3 months to get my first payment... ny unemployment system is such a joke fr fr ๐Ÿคก

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CosmicCowboy

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fr tho the whole system needs an upgrade

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Natasha Orlova

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Make sure ur bank info is entered correctly in ur payment options. I typed one wrong number and it delayed everything by weeks smh

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Ava Rodriguez

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double checked and its all good!

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New York Unemployment: Local Council Member Fast-Tracked My ID.me Issues

Called my local Staten Island council member about my unemployment application being stuck with ID.me issues. They contacted unemployment directly and got everything fixed within days. Saved me months of waiting and frustration. You dont even need to visit the office.

Diego Chavez

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Tried calling my council member but they said theres nothing they can do??? Anyone else get this response?

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NeonNebula

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try a different one in your district. some offices are more helpful than others

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or use claimyr.com to get through directly. worked better for me than waiting on the council office

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Sean Kelly

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THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL POST IVE SEEN IN MONTHS!!!! Been stuck since January with id.me issues. Calling my council member first thing tomorrow morning ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ™

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QuantumQuester

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Here's what you need to know about the timeline: First, make sure your claim is actually completed and there's no outstanding docs they need. Check your online account for messages. Keep certifying weekly - this is super important! If it's been more than 3 weeks since your waiting period, something might be wrong. Best bet is to get an agent on the phone. I recommend using claimyr.com to get through - way better than spending hours trying to call yourself. The good news is once it starts, they'll backpay everything you're owed. Just document everything and save your certification confirmations.

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Zara Mirza

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thanks for the detailed response! gonna check my messages now

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Andre Moreau

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did u get the email saying ur claim was approved? if not might wanna call them asap

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Zara Mirza

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yeah got the approval email right after filing

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