New York Unemployment

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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!

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If you're having trouble getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to an actual agent instead of waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to ask about adjudication delays.

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Never heard of that service before. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?

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It's legit - they don't ask for any personal info, just help you navigate the phone system. Saved me hours of calling and getting disconnected.

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Same boat here! Filed on January 10th and still waiting. At least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this processing time.

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same boat here. been unemployed 4 months and yeah it affects everything. my credit score dropped, had to move back with my parents, lost my health insurance through work. the domino effect is crazy

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For anyone dealing with these multiple impacts of unemployment, remember that most of these problems are temporary if you stay focused on your job search and maintain your NYS Department of Labor benefits properly. Consider looking into community resources for mental health support, food assistance, and utility help if needed. The key is addressing both the immediate financial needs and the emotional/psychological effects simultaneously.

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Before you quit make sure you have EVERYTHING documented. Screenshots of your schedule showing the hour cuts, printed emails of your HR complaints, maybe even record the inappropriate comments if you can do it legally. NYS Department of Labor will want proof that you didn't just quit because you felt like it. Also file your claim immediately after quitting - don't wait or you might lose benefits for those weeks.

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ugh the system is so messed up... why should you have to PROVE you deserve help when you're already in a bad situation?? like if someone quits theres probably a good reason

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I understand the frustration, but the requirements exist because unemployment insurance is meant for people who lose work through no fault of their own. Without some verification process, the system would be overwhelmed and couldn't help people who really need it.

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Xan Dae

I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my application. The phone lines are always busy and I kept getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier when I could actually talk to someone about my specific situation.

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How much does that cost though? I'm already strapped for cash being unemployed...

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Xan Dae

I get being tight on money, but honestly it was worth it to avoid the stress of calling dozens of times and never getting through. Plus they got me connected the same day I used them.

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Good luck with NYS Department of Labor! The system is so frustrating but once you get your claim going it gets easier. Just make sure you do your weekly claims every week or you'll have problems later.

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Wait so they can just deny you even if you were laid off?? I thought unemployment was guaranteed if you lost your job. This is making me nervous about my own situation - I was let go last month and still waiting to hear back on my claim.

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No, unemployment benefits aren't guaranteed. You have to meet eligibility requirements and employers can contest claims. But if you were legitimately laid off through no fault of your own, you should be approved.

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File that appeal ASAP! The 30-day deadline is firm and if you miss it you're basically out of luck. I learned this the hard way when I procrastinated on mine.

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