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- Skip the long phone menu
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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.
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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!
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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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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.
How much does that cost though? I'm already strapped for cash being unemployed...
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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wait I'm confused, can they take money from regular unemployment or just certain types? I'm on regular UI through NYS Department of Labor not any special program
They can garnish any unemployment benefits including regular UI from NYS Department of Labor. The type of unemployment program doesn't matter for federal tax garnishment.
This reminds me when my unemployment got messed up because of some mix-up with my taxes. NYS Department of Labor held up my benefits for like 3 weeks while they sorted it out with the IRS. Turned out to be some clerical error but it was a nightmare trying to get anyone on the phone to fix it. Finally got through and they straightened it out but those 3 weeks without money were brutal.
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my benefit calculation when I first applied. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent who explained everything. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier than trying to call myself.
Never heard of that before but might be worth trying. The phone system is absolutely terrible when you need real answers about your claim.
Just remember you have to report ANY work you do while collecting unemployment, even if it's just a few hours. They'll reduce your benefit for that week but you might still get something. And you have to do the job search requirements too - 3 work search activities per week unless you're on standby with your employer.
Good point about the job search stuff. I wasn't sure if I had to start that right away or wait until my claim was approved.
You should start doing your work search activities as soon as you file your first weekly claim. Keep a log of everything because they can audit you anytime.
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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.
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
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.
Cole Roush
Just remember the weekly amount is before taxes if you choose to have them withheld. You can elect 10% federal tax withholding when you file your weekly claims. Also don't forget you have to do job search activities and report any work/earnings when you certify each week.
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Lindsey Fry
The whole system is so confusing honestly. I wish they would just tell you upfront what you're gonna get instead of all these calculations and base periods and stuff.
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Leo Simmons
•I agree it's complicated, but the calculation method is designed to be fair based on your actual work history. Once you get your first payment, you'll know exactly what to expect each week as long as you're eligible.
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