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Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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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
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Why am I ineligible for unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?
I just got a determination letter from NYS Department of Labor saying I'm ineligible for unemployment benefits and I'm completely confused. I worked at a retail store for 8 months before they let me go due to 'restructuring' in December. I thought I met all the requirements but apparently something is wrong with my claim. The letter mentions something about 'insufficient wage credits' but I don't understand what that means. I made about $28,000 last year so I know I earned enough money. Has anyone else dealt with this? What could make someone ineligible when they were laid off through no fault of their own?
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What is the definition of unemployment for NYS Department of Labor benefits eligibility?
I'm trying to understand exactly what counts as being unemployed for NYS Department of Labor purposes. I was let go from my job last month but I'm doing some freelance work here and there. Does that disqualify me from unemployment benefits? What's the official definition the state uses? I want to make sure I'm eligible before I file my claim.
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How much does that cost? I'm already strapped for cash after losing my job.
It's worth it when you consider how much time you save not calling repeatedly. Plus they focus on getting you connected so you can get accurate info about your specific situation.
Can you do unemployment if you quit your job in New York?
I've been thinking about quitting my job because of hostile work environment issues and was wondering - can you do unemployment if you quit? I know there's something about 'good cause' but I'm not really sure what that means or how to prove it. Has anyone successfully gotten unemployment benefits after quitting? What kind of documentation did you need?
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I had major issues getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor when I was dealing with a similar situation. Kept getting disconnected after waiting hours. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me so much frustration trying to get answers about my claim.
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check that out if I can't get through the regular way.
The unemployment system is rigged against workers anyway. They make it nearly impossible to get benefits even when you have legitimate reasons for leaving. Good luck getting anyone at NYS Department of Labor to actually listen to your situation.
While the process can be frustrating, there are successful cases. The key is having proper documentation and understanding the specific requirements for 'good cause' resignation.
How to file an appeal for unemployment online with NYS Department of Labor
My unemployment claim got denied last week and I need to file an appeal but I'm not sure how to do it online. The notice says I have 30 days but doesn't give clear instructions on where to go on the my.ny.gov website. Has anyone successfully filed an appeal online through the NYS Department of Labor system? I can't find the right section and calling has been impossible.
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just went through this last month - the online appeal form is under the determinations section not appeals section which is confusing as hell. typical NYS Department of Labor making things harder than they need to be
Wait really? I've been looking in the wrong place this whole time. Let me check the determinations section now.
Do employees pay for unemployment insurance - confused about NYS Department of Labor deductions
I just started a new job and I'm looking at my paystub trying to understand all the deductions. I see state disability insurance but I don't see unemployment insurance listed anywhere. My coworker told me that employees don't pay into unemployment but that doesn't sound right to me. If we don't pay into it, how does the NYS Department of Labor fund unemployment benefits? I'm really confused about how this whole system works. Can someone explain if employees contribute to UI or not?
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I had such a hard time getting through to the NYS Department of Labor when I needed to understand my claim status last year. If you ever need to talk to someone there about unemployment taxes or anything else, I found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through to an agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours!
Good to know! I'll bookmark that just in case I ever need to contact them about anything.
Zoe Papadopoulos
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on my eligibility issues. Kept getting busy signals and disconnected calls. Finally used 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. The agent was able to explain exactly why I was initially denied and helped me understand what documentation I needed for my appeal.
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DeShawn Washington
AuthorThat sounds really helpful. I've been trying to call for days with no luck. How much does something like that cost?
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Worth checking out their site for details, but for me it was way better than spending hours on hold or getting hung up on. The agent actually walked me through my whole situation.
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Jamal Brown
ugh the whole system is so confusing! they make it impossible to understand why they deny people. i hope you can get it sorted out, it's so stressful when you need the money
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