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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 unemployment system is so frustrating to navigate, especially for situations like this that aren't black and white. I spent weeks trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone when I had questions about my claim status. Finally used a 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. Sometimes you really need to talk to someone who can look at your specific situation rather than trying to figure it out from the website.
Never heard of that but honestly anything is better than trying to call NYS Department of Labor directly. Last time I tried I got disconnected after waiting 2 hours.
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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
That's true, but at least there were more opportunities to move up or find something better. Now you're lucky to find anything at all.
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Just make sure you're filing your weekly claims every week even while your initial claim is being processed! I made the mistake of waiting until my claim was approved and it delayed everything. You can't get paid for weeks you don't file, even retroactively.
The whole system is a joke tbh. They make it as difficult as possible and then act like they're doing you a favor. I've been waiting 5 weeks for adjudication on mine and still no word. Meanwhile bills keep coming...
I understand the frustration, but 5 weeks for adjudication isn't necessarily abnormal if there are complex issues to resolve. Have you tried calling or checking if they need additional documentation from you?
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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.
That's interesting - I've been trying to call for two days with no luck. How does that service work exactly?
Jace Caspullo
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
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Melody Miles
•I feel your frustration but the rules are pretty clear about voluntary separation. It's designed to help people who lose jobs involuntarily, not cover gaps between chosen employment.
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
Just went through something similar when I switched from my accounting job to a new firm. The 4-week gap killed me financially but I couldn't get unemployment. Had to pick up some freelance work to bridge the gap. Maybe look into temp agencies or gig work for those 6 weeks?
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