New York Unemployment

Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live NYDOL agent in minutes.

Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.



Fox KTVUABC 7CBSSan Francisco Chronicle

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

If I could give 10 stars I would

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!

Really made a difference

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!

Read all of our Trustpilot reviews


Ask the community...

  • 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 :)

Edwards Hugo

How does someone qualify for unemployment in NY - confused about NYS Department of Labor requirements

I'm trying to help my sister figure out if she can get unemployment benefits but honestly I'm confused about all the requirements. She worked at a restaurant for about 8 months before they let her go last week because business was slow. She made around $400 a week when she was working full time. Does anyone know what the basic qualifications are for NYS Department of Labor unemployment? Like how long do you have to work and how much do you need to earn? I've heard different things from different people and want to make sure she doesn't waste time applying if she won't qualify.

Make sure she applies as soon as possible! There's a waiting week but benefits are only paid from the week you actually file, not from when she lost her job. Also she can't have quit voluntarily or been fired for misconduct - sounds like neither applies to her situation since it was a layoff.

0 coins

Good point about filing right away. She's been putting it off because she wasn't sure if she qualified but sounds like she should just go ahead and apply.

0 coins

same thing happened to my cousin last year, restaurant laid her off and she got approved no problem. the hardest part is just waiting for them to process everything

0 coins

Ravi Sharma

Can stay at home mom collect unemployment benefits in NY?

I've been a stay at home mom for the past 3 years but I'm wondering if I can collect unemployment now? My husband lost his job last month and we really need the extra income. I worked full time before having kids and paid into the system for about 8 years. Does anyone know if NYS Department of Labor allows this? I'm confused about the work search requirements too since I have childcare issues.

just apply and see what happens, worst they can do is deny you right??

0 coins

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.

0 coins

I think there might be other programs for families in your situation. Have you looked into SNAP benefits or WIC? Sometimes there are state assistance programs that might help bridge the gap while your husband looks for work.

0 coins

Lucas Adams

If someone is fired are they eligible for unemployment - NYS Department of Labor rules?

My roommate just got terminated from her retail job last week and she's wondering if she can file for unemployment benefits. The manager said she was let go for 'performance issues' but she thinks it was really because she called out sick twice last month. Does getting fired automatically disqualify you from getting unemployment in New York? She's never filed before and doesn't know where to start with the NYS Department of Labor system.

The NYS Department of Labor system is such a pain honestly. I got fired from my warehouse job for being 'too slow' and it took 6 weeks to get approved. They make you jump through so many hoops even when it's obvious you deserve benefits. But yeah definitely file anyway because you never know.

0 coins

Aaron Lee

•

She should file ASAP and make sure to be completely honest about why she was fired when she does the initial claim. The NYS Department of Labor will investigate and make a determination. If they deny her initially, she can always appeal the decision.

0 coins

A Man D Mortal

When does NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits end - need clarity on my claim duration

I've been collecting unemployment for about 18 weeks now and I'm starting to panic about when my benefits will run out. My claim balance shows around $2,800 left but I have no idea how many more weeks I can collect. The NYS Department of Labor website isn't clear about this and I can't get through on the phone. Does anyone know exactly when unemployment benefits end? Is it based on weeks or dollar amount? I'm so confused and worried I'll suddenly lose my benefits without warning.

THIS SYSTEM IS SO FRUSTRATING!! Why can't they just send us a clear notice with our end date?? I've been stressed about this for weeks and had to figure it out myself by counting backwards from my claim start date. NYS Department of Labor needs to do better with communication!

0 coins

seriously! i shouldnt have to do math to figure out when my benefits end

0 coins

You should be able to see your claim end date somewhere in your my.ny.gov account. Check under the claim details section. Mine showed both my benefit year end date and when I'd hit 26 weeks.

0 coins

I'll look for that - I might have missed it in all the confusing information on that site.

0 coins

Connor Gallagher

What is required to get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but honestly have no clue what the actual requirements are. My job ended last week and everyone keeps telling me different things about what you need to qualify. Some people say you need to work a certain amount of time, others mention something about wages? I tried looking on the ny.gov website but it's confusing with all the legal language. Can someone break down what NYS Department of Labor actually requires to get approved for UI benefits? I don't want to waste time applying if I don't even meet the basic requirements.

The system is so messed up though! They make you jump through all these hoops and then half the time your claim gets held up in adjudication for weeks with no explanation. I swear they design it to be confusing on purpose so people give up.

0 coins

Just apply online and see what happens. Worst case they deny you and you appeal. I've seen people get approved who thought they didn't qualify.

0 coins

Prev1...827828829830831...1378Next