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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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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.
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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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Just curious - are you sure you're reporting everything correctly on your weekly claims? Sometimes employers get suspicious if they hear through the grapevine that someone might be working under the table or something. Not saying you are, just wondering if there's something that triggered their interest.
Yes, I've been very careful about that. I've done some small freelance work here and there but I always report it on my weekly certification. I think they're just being vindictive because I filed for unemployment after they fired me.
Your former employer is likely just trying to intimidate you. In New York, unemployment benefit records are confidential and protected under state privacy laws. They cannot access your individual payment history, weekly certifications, or any personal details about your claim through public records requests or FOIL. The only information employers typically receive is notification that a claim was filed against their account (which affects their unemployment insurance tax rate) and the opportunity to contest the claim if they believe it was filed inappropriately. If they continue to harass you about this, I'd recommend documenting their communications and potentially reporting the harassment to the Department of Labor. Stay confident - you're protected by privacy laws here.
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UPDATE: I tried using Chrome instead of Safari and clearing my cache like someone suggested, but still got the same error. I ended up using the Claimyr service that was mentioned and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed there's a known issue with the direct deposit verification system affecting some banks. They took my information and set up the direct deposit manually on their end. Problem solved! Thanks everyone for your help!
Glad you got it sorted out! This is really helpful to know that there's actually a confirmed system issue on NYSDOL's end. I've been dealing with the same problem for the past week and was starting to think I was going crazy. It's frustrating that they haven't posted any notice about this known issue on their website - would save people a lot of time and stress. Thanks for sharing the update and the solution that worked!
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welcome to NY! yes we have UI benefits and they're actually pretty good compared to some states... just be patient with the system
Just wanted to add that when you file your interstate claim, make sure you have all your wage information from your previous state employer handy - pay stubs, W-2s, etc. The NYS Department of Labor will need to request your wage records from the other state, and having your documentation ready can help speed things up if there are any discrepancies. Also, don't forget to certify for benefits weekly once your claim is approved, even if you're still waiting for the interstate verification to complete. Good luck with your claim!
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Been dealing with this stuff for years and honestly the hardest part is getting through to NYS Department of Labor when you have questions about claims or need to dispute something. Their phone lines are always jammed. I finally started using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you connected to actual agents without the endless hold times. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration.
Never heard of that before - does it actually work? I hate the idea of being on hold for hours just to ask a simple question.
Yeah it's legit, gets you through to the right department pretty quickly. Way better than the regular callback system they have.
Kylo Ren
Thank you everyone for all this advice. I've made a to-do list from your suggestions: 1. Contact DOL about extensions (using Claimyr to get through) 2. Visit the career center for training options 3. Call 211 for food resources 4. Check out community fridges and that Too Good To Go app 5. Look into part-time retail/grocery work 6. Expand my job search to include lower positions 7. Research rent assistance programs Feel a little less hopeless now knowing there are options I haven't tried yet. Will update if I have any luck.
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Nina Fitzgerald
•That's a solid plan! When you visit the career center, specifically ask about the WIOA program (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). It can provide funding for training in high-demand fields, sometimes even covering the entire cost. Wishing you the best of luck.
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Sophie Footman
I went through this exact situation last year and I know how scary it feels. One thing that really helped me was applying to temporary staffing agencies - companies like Kelly Services, Manpower, and Robert Half. They often have immediate placements and some temp jobs can turn permanent. The pay isn't always great but it's income while you keep looking for something better. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're signed up for job alerts on Indeed, LinkedIn, and your state's job board. Set them to email you daily so you can apply to new postings as soon as they go up. The early applicants often get the most attention. For food, check if your area has a Sikh temple (Gurdwara) - they serve free meals to anyone regardless of religion or background. It's called langar and it's an amazing community resource that not many people know about. Hang in there - this job market is brutal but you will get through it. The fact that you're getting interviews means your resume is working, so something will click soon.
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