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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone to check on your claim status, I used a 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. Really helped when I was stuck in adjudication hell.
I had a nightmare trying to reach anyone at NYS Department of Labor about my denial. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person who explained exactly why I was denied and what I needed for my appeal. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Ended up being way easier than the endless phone tree.
The whole system is rigged against workers anyway. They'll deny you for breathing wrong then make you jump through hoops to prove you deserve benefits you already paid into. Document everything but don't get your hopes up - they rarely overturn these decisions even when you're obviously right.
I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my benefit duration and weekly claims. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at the unemployment office. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made it so much easier to get my questions answered about the 26-week timeline and job search requirements.
Never heard of that before. Did they actually help you get through or is it just another way to waste time?
The whole system is basically employers paying insurance premiums through payroll taxes to the state. Higher turnover companies pay higher rates. NYS Department of Labor sets the tax rates based on each employer's claim history - its called experience rating.
StellarSurfer
wait so you can really refuse jobs that pay less?? I thought you had to take whatever you could get or they'd cut off your benefits. this is good to know
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Omar Fawzi
•Yes, but there are rules about what constitutes 'suitable work' and it changes over time. Early in your claim you have more flexibility to refuse lower-paying jobs.
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Sean Kelly
The whole unemployment system is so confusing and they make it seem like you're doing something wrong for even filing. I've been dealing with issues for months and every time I call I get hung up on or transferred to nowhere. It's like they don't want to help people who actually need the benefits they paid into.
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Zara Malik
•I feel you on this. It's frustrating but hang in there.
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