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The numbers fluctuate weekly but you can actually check the current statistics on the NYS Department of Labor website under their labor statistics section. They publish monthly reports with claim volumes, approval rates, and processing times. Keep in mind that adjudication delays aren't necessarily related to overall claim volume - they're more about individual case complexity and verification requirements.
I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for two weeks to check on my adjudication status but can never get through. The wait times are insane and I keep getting disconnected. Is there any other way to get updates on your claim?
I had the same phone issue but found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a NYS Department of Labor agent in like 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on. Worth checking out if you're stuck in phone hell like I was.
The real question is how many people SHOULD be on unemployment vs how many actually are. I know tons of people who got denied for BS reasons or gave up fighting the system. NYS Department of Labor makes it so hard to navigate that a lot of eligible people just stop trying.
This! My neighbor got disqualified because she missed ONE job search requirement deadline and now she's working two part time jobs just to survive.
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The whole unemployment system is SO confusing honestly. I spent weeks trying to figure out if I qualified because I was working like 15 hours a week but needed full-time work to pay my bills. Turns out I did qualify for partial benefits! I wish they made this stuff clearer on their website.
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor directly to get these questions answered, I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Sometimes talking to a real person makes all the difference in understanding your specific situation.
Been there! The basic definition is that you're unemployed if you're without work or working significantly fewer hours than normal, and it's not because you chose to leave or did something wrong. NYS Department of Labor wants to see that you're genuinely looking for work and available to take a job if one comes up.
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just apply and see what happens, worst they can do is deny you right??
That's not good advice. Filing a fraudulent claim can result in penalties and you could be required to pay back any benefits received. Better to understand the requirements first.
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Whether wages go up or down the big corporations always find ways to screw over workers. They'll use any excuse to cut jobs and then act like it's because of government policy. The unemployment system gets flooded and then they blame that on the wage increase too. It's all connected to keep working people down.
Lilah Brooks
The NYS Department of Labor system is SO frustrating! I've been trying to get through to someone for weeks about my claim status and can never reach a human. The automated system just keeps giving me the runaround. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there?
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Jackson Carter
•I had the same problem until I found this service called Claimyr. They help you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents by phone - you can check it out at claimyr.com. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was able to get my claim status updated within a few days of using their service.
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Kolton Murphy
Just want to add that you need to start filing your weekly claims right away too, even while your initial claim is still processing. Don't skip any weeks or you might lose benefits for those weeks.
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