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The whole system is so frustrating! Filed my claim 2 months ago and STILL dealing with adjudication issues. NYS Department of Labor keeps asking for the same documents over and over. But yeah, file right away because the bureaucracy takes forever anyway.
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The NYS Department of Labor online system is a nightmare. Half the time it crashes right when you're submitting and you have to start over. Been dealing with this bureaucratic mess for weeks now. They make it deliberately complicated so people give up and don't file claims.
I feel you on the frustration but the system has actually gotten better since they updated it last year. Still not perfect but way more stable than it used to be.
Few more tips for filling out the online application: 1) Use your legal name exactly as it appears on your Social Security card, 2) For wages, enter gross amount not net, 3) If you worked out of state during the base period you'll need to file an interstate claim, 4) Save screenshots of each page in case something goes wrong. The confirmation number at the end is super important - write it down immediately.
This is so helpful, thank you! I didn't know about the interstate thing. I worked in New Jersey for 2 months last year, does that count?
Yes, that would require an interstate claim. You'll need to contact both NYS Department of Labor and New Jersey to coordinate the claim properly.
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Pro tip - if you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone (which happens a lot), I found this service called Claimyr that helped me connect with an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals when I had questions about my claim status.
Is that like a paid service? Seems weird to pay someone to make phone calls for you.
It's worth it when you can't get through for weeks and your bills are piling up. They just help you get connected faster than doing it yourself.
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Wait I'm 20 and my friend told me there were special programs for young unemployed people through NYS Department of Labor? Like job training stuff? Or is that something different?
That's probably referring to workforce development programs like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which can provide training opportunities for younger workers. Those are separate from regular unemployment benefits though - you can be on UI and still participate in training programs.
Ohh ok that makes more sense. I'll look into those training programs too, thanks!
Harold Oh
The war definitely solved the Depression-era unemployment crisis through government spending and industrial mobilization. Similar to how government programs today could theoretically address unemployment, though obviously we prefer peaceful solutions! Your claim delay is frustrating but unfortunately typical. NYS Department of Labor is notorious for these processing delays, especially when they need to verify employment history or investigate potential issues.
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Amun-Ra Azra
hope your claim gets sorted soon! and good luck with the history assignment
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