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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor for tax-related questions about your benefits, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me connect with an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really saved me time since the regular phone lines were always busy when I needed to verify my 1099-G information.
Thanks for the tip! I've been trying to reach them about my tax documents for weeks.
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honestly the whole system is a mess, they make it so complicated on purpose!! ive been dealing with unemployment stuff for months and they never explain anything clearly
For your phone interview, focus on emphasizing that you were involuntarily separated from your job and that you're actively seeking new employment. Document your job search activities and be prepared to explain how your caregiving responsibilities don't interfere with your ability to accept suitable work. The adjudication process is reviewing whether you meet all eligibility requirements, not just the reason for separation.
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ugh the whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to figure out if I qualify too and the NYS Department of Labor website is impossible to navigate. Been trying to call them for weeks but can never get through.
I had the same problem with reaching them by phone until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents - you can check it out at claimyr.com. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
Just wanted to add that when I got laid off from my warehouse job after only 6 weeks, I was still eligible because I had worked construction the year before. The NYS Department of Labor looks at your whole work history during the base period, not just your most recent job. Don't stress too much about the 4 months - you should be fine especially with your restaurant experience.
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Just wanted to add that once your claim is approved, you'll start receiving payments pretty quickly. The waiting is definitely the hardest part. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending - that's really important.
Wait, I'm confused - do I need to file weekly claims before my initial claim is even approved? I thought I was supposed to wait until they told me I was eligible first??
Yes, you absolutely need to keep filing weekly claims from the start. If you don't, you could lose benefits for those weeks even after approval. It's one of the most important requirements.
Omar Zaki
THE SYSTEM IS SO CONFUSING!!! Why can't they just make this simple - file when you lose your job, get money when you need it. Instead we have waiting weeks and adjudication and all this bureaucratic nonsense. Sorry OP but prepare yourself for a lot of frustration with NYS Department of Labor.
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Chloe Taylor
•I feel this so much, the whole process is needlessly complicated
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Ravi Kapoor
Quick tip - when you file online make sure you have a good internet connection and don't use your phone browser. The my.ny.gov site can be glitchy and you don't want to lose your application halfway through.
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