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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I filed my claim last year. Spent hours on hold trying to ask questions about my eligibility. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to real NYS Department of Labor agents without the endless hold times. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration when I needed to verify my claim status.
Interesting, I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues. Hopefully the online filing process is straightforward enough that I won't need to call.
This is SO frustrating! Employers protest claims all the time just to delay payments even when they know they're wrong. The whole system is rigged against workers. You shouldn't have to jump through hoops to prove you were legitimately laid off!
I had so much trouble trying to figure this out when I lost my job! The NYS Department of Labor website lists all the disqualifications but it's confusing. I kept calling and getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually get through to speak with an agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way easier than trying to call myself.
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when my employer contested my claim. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you through to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me get my case resolved quickly.
Don't feel guilty about filing! That's what the system is for. Your employer has been paying into unemployment insurance specifically for situations like layoffs. It's not coming out of their pocket directly.
Louisa Ramirez
ugh the whole system is broken... unemployment affects working people too because our taxes pay for it and then when we need it the system doesn't work properly
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TommyKapitz
Don't forget unemployment affects your future job prospects too if you're not strategic about it. Use this time for networking and skill building. Keep detailed records of your job search activities beyond what NYS Department of Labor requires.
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