Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live NYDOL agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
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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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so unfair when it comes to people quitting toxic jobs! They expect you to stay in abusive situations just to qualify for benefits. It's ridiculous that the burden is on workers to prove their workplace was unbearable.
I totally agree - the whole system is stacked against workers who are just trying to protect their mental health.
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If you're having trouble getting through the website or need help with the application, I actually used a service called Claimyr that helped me reach a NYS Department of Labor agent directly. Sometimes the website can be confusing for first-time filers and it's helpful to talk to someone. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.
Is that legit? I've never heard of using a service to contact unemployment.
Yeah it's real, they just help you get through to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor when the phone lines are busy. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Whatever you do, DON'T wait to apply! I made that mistake thinking I'd find another job quickly and missed out on weeks of benefits. The NYS Department of Labor has a one-week waiting period anyway, so the sooner you file the better. And yes, it's all online now - they closed most of the physical offices during COVID and never reopened them.
Good to know about the waiting period. I was wondering if I'd get paid right away.
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Wait I'm confused... I thought you had to work for like a year to get unemployment? 8 months seems short
No, the requirement is earning enough wages during your base period, not a specific time length. 8 months of full-time work at $18/hour should easily meet the wage requirements for NYS.
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The whole NYS Department of Labor system is a joke honestly. They make it impossible to get real information about your claim and then act like it's your fault when you can't figure out what's going on. I've been waiting 3 weeks just to talk to someone about why my payments stopped!
Pro tip: if your claim shows 'Under Review,' check the 'Correspondence' section in your online account. NYS Department of Labor often sends messages there that require a response, and if you miss them, your claim can get stuck in limbo. Also make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims even while it's under review - that's super important.
Good call on checking correspondence! I found a message asking for wage verification from my previous job. Guess I need to contact my old employer.
Logan Scott
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to verify your benefit continuation dates, I used claimyr.com a few weeks ago when I needed to speak with an agent about my claim status. They have this video demo that shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of trying to call myself. Getting official documentation about your benefit timeline might help with the mortgage application.
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Chloe Green
•Never heard of that service before. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?
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Logan Scott
•No it's legit. They basically get you connected to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent instead of you sitting on hold forever. I was skeptical too but it worked for me.
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Lucas Adams
Have you looked into first-time homebuyer programs? Some of them have different income requirements. Also check with credit unions - they're sometimes more flexible than big banks about unconventional income situations.
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