Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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
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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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KaiEsmeralda
Make sure you file ASAP because there's a waiting period. And whatever you do, don't lie about anything on the application. NYS Department of Labor will verify everything with your employer and if there are discrepancies it can delay your claim for weeks while they do adjudication.
Debra Bai
ugh filing unemployment is such a pain, the whole system is designed to make you give up. but you gotta do it if you want the money so just power through the confusing website
It's really not that bad once you get started. The interface could be better but the process itself is pretty straightforward if you have your documents ready.
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I had issues reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about this exact question last year. Kept getting disconnected when trying to verify our account status before filing federal taxes. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling.
Alice Pierce
•That's really helpful, thanks! I've been dreading trying to call NYS Department of Labor about this.
Beth Ford
just fyi the due dates are different too - your NYS Department of Labor quarterly payments are due by the end of the month after each quarter ends, but FUTA is due January 31st for the whole previous year (if you owe over $500, otherwise you can pay with your 940 form
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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my claim history. Spent hours on hold. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation.
How much does that cost? I'm already tight on money waiting for my first payment.
They focus more on the value of actually getting through rather than the cost. Way less frustrating than calling myself over and over.
Ravi Sharma
honestly the whole system is set up for people to bounce between jobs now, its not like our parents generation where you stayed at one company forever. dont stress about it
NebulaNomad
•Exactly! The unemployment system had to adapt to modern work patterns.
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When I was dealing with getting my claim sorted out, I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents about documentation questions. Someone here recommended using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through their phone system faster. They have a demo video that shows how it works (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI). Might be helpful if you need to talk to someone about getting the right paperwork for your loan application.
Anna Stewart
•Interesting, I'll check that out. I've been trying to call about my benefit letter but keep getting the busy signal.
Brielle Johnson
just apply anyway and see what happens lol, worst they can say is no
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
Actually, that's not bad advice. Filing the claim is free and if you don't qualify under the standard base period, the system will automatically check your alternate base period. Plus you'll get a determination letter that explains exactly why you do or don't qualify, which is more specific than trying to calculate it yourself.
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