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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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Been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my seasonal claim status. The phone system is impossible - either busy signal or they hang up on you after waiting forever. Anyone know a better way to reach someone there?
I had the same problem last month trying to get answers about my adjudication. Found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through to NYS Department of Labor agents by phone - they handle all the calling and waiting for you. Check out claimyr.com, they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration and I finally got my issue resolved.
The whole system is ridiculous anyway. Why should seasonal workers have to jump through all these hoops when we KNOW we're going back to work? It's not like we're trying to game the system, construction literally shuts down in winter. NYS Department of Labor makes it so complicated for no reason.
totally agree, same thing happens with ski resort workers and pool maintenance crews. we all know when we're going back but still have to deal with all the bureaucracy
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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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I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks to check on my claim status and it's impossible! The phone lines are always busy and when I do get through I get disconnected. Someone told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to unemployment agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor.
Never heard of that but honestly anything that helps get through to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor sounds good to me. The automated system is useless when you have real questions.
Miguel Hernández
the system is rigged anyway, they'll find any excuse to deny you benefits even when you deserve them. I was laid off and it still took 6 weeks to get my first payment because they kept asking for more documentation
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Jamal Brown
•That's frustrating but not typical. Most straightforward layoff cases get processed within 2-3 weeks if all documentation is submitted correctly.
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Sasha Ivanov
Just file! I thought I wouldn't qualify because I quit my job but it turned out my boss cutting my hours in half counted as constructive discharge. You never know until you try and the application process is pretty straightforward on the my.ny.gov website.
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