


Ask the community...
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!! They make it seem easy to apply but then they find every excuse to delay or deny your claim. I've been fighting them for 3 months over a simple separation issue and still haven't received a penny. Don't get your hopes up that it'll be smooth sailing.
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.
same boat here, claim disappeared after I submitted it last week. at least you got a confirmation email, I didn't even get that
For future reference, always save screenshots when you submit your unemployment application. The NYS Department of Labor system can be glitchy and having proof of submission helps if you need to call them. Also make sure you're checking the right section - sometimes claims show up under 'Benefit Programs' instead of 'Unemployment Insurance' in your my.ny.gov account.
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on your specific situation, I found this 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 saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals when I had questions about my claim status.
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
0 coins
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.
0 coins