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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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Don't forget about the work search requirements! You need to make at least 3 work search contacts per week and keep detailed records. NYS Department of Labor can audit your job search log at any time. This includes applying for jobs, contacting employers directly, attending job fairs, or networking activities. Missing this requirement can get your benefits stopped.
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Your boss sounds like a real piece of work. The whole point of unemployment insurance is to help workers when they lose their jobs. Don't let him intimidate you - file your claim if you get laid off and let NYS Department of Labor sort out whether it's valid or not.
File anyway if it happens. I've been laid off twice and filed both times. First time my employer tried to fight it but I still got my benefits because the layoff wasn't my fault.
Did it take long to get approved when your employer fought it?
About 6 weeks total because it went to adjudication, but I eventually got all the back pay too.
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You'll need your IRS tax account transcript showing the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) entry, plus any correspondence from the Bureau of Fiscal Service about the offset. NYS Department of Labor has a specific process for crediting these payments but it's not automatic. Call their overpayment unit directly rather than the general number.
Good luck getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor though. I've been trying to call for weeks about my own overpayment issue and can never get past the busy signal. It's ridiculous that they can threaten collections but won't answer their phones.
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to someone within a day. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was a lifesaver when I needed to resolve my adjudication issue and couldn't get through the regular way.
This whole system is broken. They're quick to demand money back but can't even properly track when you've already paid it. Meanwhile regular people get harassed by collection agencies while the state sits on billions in improper payments they'll never recover.
totally agree, the whole thing is a mess
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THE 26 WEEKS IS A JOKE!! I burned through mine in 2023 and STILL couldn't find anything decent in my field. The NYS Department of Labor acts like 6 months is plenty of time but try finding a good job when you're over 50! And don't get me started on their stupid job search requirements - half the jobs posted online are fake anyway but you still have to apply to meet their quotas.
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I had issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have this demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration with the busy signals and getting hung up on.
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GalacticGuru
•Never heard of that service before. Does it actually work for getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents?
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Dylan Cooper
•Yeah it worked for me. I was stuck in adjudication limbo for over a month and couldn't get anyone on the phone. Used their service and got connected within a day to someone who could actually see what was holding up my claim.
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Sofia Morales
The whole NYS Department of Labor system is such a mess anyway. Half the time their offices are closed for random reasons and the other half the phones don't work. Presidents Day is just another excuse for them to not help people who desperately need their benefits.
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