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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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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone to check on your adjudication status, I had success using Claimyr to help me reach an agent. It's at claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me get answers about my pending claim when I couldn't get through on my own.
StarGazer101
•Thanks for the suggestion! I've been trying to call for days but keep getting disconnected. Will definitely check that out.
Current unemployment rate being 4.2% means the job market is actually pretty good right now. Your delay is probably just normal NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy. Keep filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication - that's important for maintaining your claim.
StarGazer101
•Yes I've been keeping up with my weekly claims. Good to know the job market is decent though, gives me hope for finding something soon.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor directly about your tax rate or form questions, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call during their busy hours and getting disconnected.
Interesting, I didn't know there were services to help with getting through to them. Might be worth looking into.
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Caleb Bell
I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my benefit amount calculation. Kept calling and either got busy signals or got disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was able to get my questions answered about why my benefit amount seemed lower than expected.
How much did that cost? Seems sketchy to pay someone just to make a phone call.
Caleb Bell
•It's definitely worth it when you're stuck and can't get answers any other way. Way better than spending weeks trying to get through on your own.
Rhett Bowman
Don't forget you can also qualify for additional benefits sometimes. When I was on unemployment last year I also got help with my electric bill through HEAP and food assistance. Every little bit helps when you're only getting half your normal income.
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unemployment can lead to A LOT of problems if it goes on too long!! I've seen people lose their homes, cars, marriages... the whole system is broken and doesnt really help people get back to work just keeps them dependent on benefits
While financial hardship is definitely a real concern, unemployment benefits are designed as temporary assistance while people search for work. NYS Department of Labor also provides job search resources and training programs specifically to help people become self-sufficient again.
Matthew Sanchez
Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file. Keep the 1099-G form and any records of taxes you had withheld from your weekly claims. If you moved during the year while on unemployment, that can complicate things too.
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Ella Thompson
omg same situation here!! got laid off in march and was on UI until november. dreading tax time so much right now ðŸ˜
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Lauren Zeb
•At least we're not alone in this! Hopefully it won't be as bad as we think.
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