Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live NYDOL agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the NYDOL
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the NYDOL drops your call
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
yeah similar thing happened to my friend, she got her benefits eventually but had to appeal the initial denial. definitely file right away though, don't wait
File your claim ASAP - you're definitely eligible! I had a similar situation with my chronic migraines affecting my work schedule. The employer tried to claim it was performance-related, but I documented everything - medical appointments, accommodation requests I made, even emails where I explained my condition. NYS DOL sided with me because they could see I was trying to do my job despite the medical issues. Key things: keep all your medical records, any communication with HR about accommodations, and be clear in your claim that you were terminated due to your medical condition, not misconduct. The diabetes management you mentioned (breaks, appointments) are totally reasonable accommodations they should have provided.
This is really helpful advice! Quick question - when you say "be clear in your claim that you were terminated due to your medical condition" - did you actually use those exact words in the application? I'm filling mine out now and trying to figure out the best way to phrase it without making it sound like I couldn't do the job at all. Also, did you have to get a letter from your doctor or was your own documentation enough?
@Aiden Rodríguez Yes, I was pretty direct about it. On the application where it asks why you were separated from employment, I wrote something like Terminated "due to employer s'inability to accommodate medical condition requiring periodic breaks and medical appointments. Don" t'say you couldn t'do the job - emphasize that you needed reasonable accommodations that weren t'provided. I did get a letter from my neurologist that outlined my condition and the accommodations I needed, which really helped when the employer contested it. The letter didn t'have to be super detailed, just confirmed my diagnosis and that the accommodations I requested flexible (schedule for appointments, quiet space during migraines were) medically necessary. Having that doctor s'letter made all the difference when it went to the hearing.
Join the conversation
The whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to figure out if they're using the right wages for months. Why can't they just make it simple like other states?? And don't even get me started on how long adjudication takes when there ARE errors...
I feel you on this. The NYS system definitely isn't the most user-friendly but at least once you understand the calculation it stays consistent.
One thing that helped me understand my calculation was requesting a copy of my wage transcript directly from the Department of Labor. You can do this online through your NY.gov account under "View and Print Forms" - look for the "Request for Wage Information" form. It shows exactly which employers and quarters they used in your base period calculation, so you can verify everything matches your records. I found they had missed some wages from a job where I worked under a slightly different name variation, and getting that corrected increased my weekly benefit amount.
That's really helpful advice! I didn't know you could request the wage transcript directly. I've been struggling to figure out if they're using all my earnings correctly. How long did it take for them to process the correction once you submitted the missing wage information? I'm worried about delays affecting my current benefits while they review everything.
Join the conversation
Make sure you check that your bank routing and account numbers are correct in your my.ny.gov profile. I had a friend whose first payment got delayed by a week because she had one digit wrong in her account number and NYS Department of Labor had to reverse the payment and reissue it.
I went through this exact same situation last month! From my experience, once you see "payment released" on my.ny.gov, it usually takes 2-3 business days for direct deposit. However, since this is your first unemployment payment, your bank might put a temporary hold on it for verification - mine did for 2 extra days. I'd recommend calling your bank to let them know you're expecting an unemployment deposit, as this can sometimes speed up the verification process. Also, make sure to screenshot that "payment released" status in case you need it for reference. Hope this helps and that your payment comes through soon!
This is really helpful advice! I never thought about calling my bank ahead of time to let them know about the deposit. That's a great tip about screenshotting the "payment released" status too - I just did that. Hopefully between your advice and what others have said, I should see the money in the next few days. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Join the conversation
if ur really desperate (which sounds like u are) and have a few hours to spare, try this trick: call the spanish language line and then ask to be transferred to english services. the wait times are usually waaaaay shorter 👀
kinda messed up to use the Spanish line if you don't speak Spanish tho...
desperate times call for desperate measures. you do what you gotta do when rent is due 🤷♂️
I'm dealing with something similar right now - my ID.me worked fine for months then suddenly started showing as invalid last week. After reading through all these suggestions, I think I'm going to try the assembly representative route first since that seems to have worked for multiple people here. The automated calling services like Claimyr also sound promising if the political route doesn't pan out. It's honestly insane that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access benefits we're entitled to. Hope you get it sorted out soon - the stress of not knowing when your next payment is coming is brutal.
Paolo Ricci
Hope you feel better soon! This kind of situation is exactly why the unemployment system needs better coordination with disability services. Keep all your medical documentation organized.
0 coins
Fatima Al-Sayed
I'm sorry to hear about your medical situation, Miguel. From what I understand, you'll need to report this change to NYS DOL as soon as possible since you won't be able to meet the "able and available to work" requirement while recovering from surgery. You should look into applying for New York State Disability Benefits (DBL) which can provide partial wage replacement during your recovery period. The key is being proactive about the transition - don't wait until your next certification. Call them directly to explain your situation and ask about the proper process for switching from unemployment to disability benefits. Make sure to keep all your medical documentation from your doctor about the surgery and recovery timeline. Best of luck with your surgery and recovery!
0 coins
Ryder Ross
•This is really helpful advice, Fatima! I'm wondering though - is there a waiting period between when you stop unemployment and when disability benefits kick in? I'm worried about having a gap in income during the transition, especially with medical bills coming up.
0 coins