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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed help with my account login issues. If you run into problems with the website or need to talk to someone, I found 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. Saved me hours of trying to call myself.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you anything for it?
They do charge but it was worth it for me since I couldn't get through any other way and needed to resolve my claim quickly.
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just file anyway!! they cant deny you for trying and worst case they say no but at least you tried. i got fired for being late too many times but still got my benefits because it wasnt like i was stealing or anything serious
The NYS Department of Labor system is so messed up though. Even if you qualify they'll find some reason to delay your claim for weeks. I've been waiting 3 weeks just for them to make a decision on my case and nobody can tell me what's taking so long. But yeah definitely file because you never know.
Same here! The whole process is so frustrating. At least we're not alone in this struggle.
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Honestly this whole conversation reminds me of when I was laid off last year and couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks. The irony of discussing 'healthy unemployment' when the system for helping unemployed people is so broken... but I guess that's a different issue entirely.
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The way I think about it is like this - if unemployment is at zero, it means the economy has no shock absorbers. When recessions hit (and they always do), you need some flexibility in the labor market to adjust without everything collapsing. Plus zero unemployment usually means wages have gotten so high that companies start automating jobs or moving operations elsewhere.
This thread has been really educational! I'm going to ask my friend more about this next time I see her. Economics is way more complex than I realized.
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Just make sure your previous claim is totally finished before filing a new one. I had some confusion when I tried to file too quickly and it created complications with my benefit year dates. NYS Department of Labor had to sort it out but it delayed my payments for a few weeks.
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to clarify your situation, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent when I couldn't get through on my own. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I needed to verify my eligibility for a second claim.
Thanks for the tip! I might try that if I run into issues with my application.
Fatima Al-Mazrouei
Ugh the NYS Department of Labor forms are so confusing! I spent forever trying to figure out what they wanted for this question too. I ended up calling but couldn't get through to anyone - typical. If you're having trouble reaching them by phone, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way easier than sitting on hold for hours.
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Mei Chen
•How much does something like that cost? I'm already stressed about money while waiting for my claim to process.
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
•It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly the peace of mind of actually talking to someone who can answer your questions properly is huge. I was going in circles trying to figure out the forms on my own.
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Dylan Wright
Just be honest on the form. If you have any kind of supplemental insurance through work that covers accidents, sickness, or unemployment, report it. If you don't have any of these coverages (most people don't), then mark no. The workers' comp situation you mentioned is totally separate and wouldn't go in this section.
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