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- Skip the long phone menu
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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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honestly the hardest part is getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor when you have questions or problems. their phone system is a nightmare and the wait times are insane. i spent weeks trying to get my claim unlocked after a technical glitch
I had the same problem trying to reach them about my adjudication status. Someone on here recommended using Claimyr.com to get through to an actual agent. Watched their demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI and decided to try it. Actually worked - got connected to someone within an hour who explained exactly what was holding up my claim.
Make sure you file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still pending! Missing a week can mess up your benefits later. And be 100% honest about any work or income - they cross-check everything.
Good to know! How long do benefits typically last?
Regular unemployment is up to 26 weeks in NY. The amount depends on your past earnings - you can estimate it on the NYS Department of Labor website before you file.
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honestly the whole system is broken... took me 6 weeks to get my first payment and that was for a simple layoff. just keep filing weekly and eventually something will happen but dont hold your breath
While the system can be slow, 6 weeks is unusually long. Most claims without complications process within 3-4 weeks. If there are delays beyond that, it's usually due to missing documentation or the need for additional verification.
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Had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I needed help with my application errors. Ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I got stuck on the wage verification part.
That's interesting, I've been trying to call them for days about my adjudication issue. Did they actually help resolve your problem or just get you through to someone?
The NYS Department of Labor system is honestly terrible compared to other states. Half the time it's down for maintenance and when it does work the interface is confusing. Just keep clicking through each section even if you're not 100% sure - you can always call and correct things later if needed. The important thing is getting your claim date established.
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Just to add - if you do need to file for unemployment benefits, you'll do it through the NYS Department of Labor website. The process can be confusing and sometimes you need to speak to someone directly. I had trouble getting through on the phone lines last month but found 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 that shows how it works. Made the whole process much less stressful when I needed to verify my claim status.
Thanks for the tip! I'll bookmark that just in case I need help navigating the system.
Mei Zhang
wait so if i get fired for performance issues does my employer still have to pay unemployment?? i thought only layoffs qualified
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Carmen Ruiz
•Being fired for performance usually still qualifies for unemployment unless it was for misconduct. NYS Department of Labor looks at whether you were fired for reasons within your control. Poor performance due to lack of skills or ability typically doesn't disqualify you, but things like theft, violence, or repeatedly violating company policy would.
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Liam McGuire
The whole system is set up to make it as difficult as possible to get benefits. Even when you qualify they drag out the adjudication process for weeks and make you jump through hoops. Then they act like they're doing you a favor by giving you a fraction of what you used to earn. Meanwhile the employers who laid you off are probably getting tax breaks.
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