Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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- Connect you to a human agent at the NYDOL
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- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONFUSE PEOPLE!! They make the benefit calculation so complicated on purpose. I've been dealing with unemployment for years and they ALWAYS find ways to pay you less than you expect. Don't trust their estimates until you see actual payments in your account.
Riya Sharma
Also remember your benefits are taxable income so you might want to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments. You can set that up in your my.ny.gov account. I learned that the hard way when I owed money at tax time.
Eli Wang
•Oh wow I didn't think about taxes. Thanks for the heads up!
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THEY KNOW EVERYTHING!!! The government tracks every penny you make. I got flagged for working ONE DAY and they demanded proof I reported it. The whole system is designed to catch you making mistakes so they can take your benefits away.
While NYS Department of Labor does have extensive reporting systems, the goal isn't to trap people. If you report work honestly on your weekly claims, you're protected. The problems arise when people try to hide income or don't understand the reporting requirements.
Ravi Sharma
omg this is exactly what i needed to know! i just got offered some weekend shifts and was so confused about how to handle it with my unemployment
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Lena Schultz
The determination process is so frustrating! They have 30 days to make a decision but often take longer. In your case, since it's been 2.5 weeks, you're still within the normal timeframe unfortunately. The fact that you don't see any document requests is actually a good sign - means they probably have everything they need and are just processing. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what!
same boat here, filed 3 weeks ago and still pending determination. this system is broken, takes forever to get help and even longer to get answers. meanwhile rent is due and bills keep coming
Pedro Sawyer
•Hang in there, I know it's stressful but most claims do get approved eventually. Just keep documenting everything and filing weekly.
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Wait is adjudication the same thing as an appeal? I'm so confused by all these terms and my claim has been sitting there for 3 weeks now with no updates
Oliver Brown
•No, adjudication is when they're reviewing your claim to make sure you meet eligibility requirements. An appeal is what you file if they deny your claim and you disagree with their decision. Adjudication usually takes 2-4 weeks depending on how complex your case is.
Ayla Kumar
same here! except mine's been pending for almost a month now and I'm starting to panic about rent
Jacob Lewis
I'm going through something similar right now! Got fired for missing too many days when my car broke down and couldn't afford to fix it right away. My claim has been in adjudication for 3 weeks now and I'm going crazy waiting. Did you already file or are you still thinking about it?
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Isabella Martin
•Haven't filed yet, was trying to figure out if it's even worth it. Sounds like I should just go ahead and apply. Good luck with your case!
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Elijah Jackson
•Definitely file. Even if you're unsure about eligibility, let NYS Department of Labor make that determination. You can't get benefits you don't apply for.
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Amelia Martinez
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Mason Davis
•I've heard good things about services like that. Sometimes it's the only way to actually talk to someone when the phone lines are jammed.
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