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
If I could give 10 stars I would
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!
Really made a difference
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!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
wait so if you get laid off because of automation that's different than if you get fired for cause right?? I'm confused about all these different types of unemployment situations
Correct! Layoffs due to technology/automation are considered involuntary separations through no fault of your own. This is different from being fired for misconduct or poor performance, which could disqualify you from benefits.
Two weeks in adjudication isn't that unusual unfortunately. I've seen people wait 4-6 weeks especially when there's any kind of separation that needs verification. The important thing is that you keep doing everything NYS Department of Labor requires - weekly claims, job search activities, being available for work. Document everything in case you need to appeal later.
Join the conversation
The unemployment system is so confusing!! I filed 3 weeks ago and I still don't know if I'm getting the right amount. My claim says approved but the payment seems lower than what I calculated. Why can't they just make this stuff easier to understand???
Check your monetary determination letter in your online account. It breaks down exactly how they calculated your weekly benefit rate and shows your base period wages.
ugh the whole system is designed to make it hard to get benefits. they want you to give up and stop filing. i've been dealing with adjudication for 2 months over some stupid paperwork issue and still no payments
Adjudication can be frustrating but it's usually for a legitimate reason like verifying your separation reason or work availability. Have you checked what documents they're requesting?
Join the conversation
The NYS Department of Labor waiting period is just another way for them to save money on our backs. One week might not sound like much but when you're already struggling financially it's a huge deal. Other countries don't do this nonsense to their unemployed citizens.
I feel you on that. When you're already stressed about money the last thing you need is arbitrary delays. But at least it's predictable - some states have longer waiting periods.
Join the conversation
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to check on my claim status after being terminated. Spent hours on hold with no luck. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful since I could actually talk to someone about my specific situation.
Interesting, I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues reaching them. Thanks for the tip!
Just make sure you file right away because there's that one week waiting period before benefits start. Also be prepared for your employer to possibly contest your claim - they often do this automatically to try to keep their unemployment insurance rates down. Don't let that discourage you, just respond honestly to any requests for information during the adjudication process.
Olivia Kay
The separation notice mostly just confirms what you already know - your last day, reason for separation, etc. When you file online you'll answer questions about why you're no longer working and the NYS Department of Labor will verify with your employer. Don't wait - file immediately. Your benefit year starts the week you file, not when you separated from work.
0 coins
Joshua Hellan
ugh the whole system is so confusing why cant they just make it simple!! i filed without any paperwork too and it worked out fine eventually but took forever to get approved
0 coins
Malia Ponder
•How long did it take? I'm already stressed about paying rent next month
0 coins