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2019 feels like a lifetime ago honestly. I remember complaining about my job back then and my dad telling me to appreciate having steady work. Wish I'd listened lol. The unemployment rate might have been low but there were still plenty of us struggling to make ends meet even with jobs.
same here, 6 months unemployed and its rough out there. the numbers dont tell the whole story though, even when unemployment was low in 2019 wages were still garbage for most people
I had trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my eligibility calculation. Kept getting busy signals and disconnected calls. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent who explained everything. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me understand my benefit amount and requirements.
That sounds helpful - did they charge you for connecting to NYS Department of Labor? I'm worried about scam services.
honestly the whole system is ridiculous... you pay into unemployment insurance for years and then when you need it for a few weeks they find every excuse to deny you. meanwhile people game the system all the time and get benefits they shouldn't
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to clarify your specific situation, I used a 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 helped when I needed to verify my work reporting requirements.
Raul Neal
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone when I needed to check on my claim status after filing. If you run into the same issue, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
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Isaiah Cross
•Is that like a paid service? I'm already broke which is why I need unemployment in the first place lol
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Raul Neal
•It's just for getting through to talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor when the lines are busy. Might be worth it if you run into issues with your claim.
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Jenna Sloan
File immediately but be prepared for potential delays in processing since it's been so long since your separation date. They might need additional verification or documentation to confirm your employment history and reason for leaving.
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