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been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for two weeks about my claim status and its impossible! the phone lines are always busy and when you do get through they hang up on you or put you on hold forever. this system is a joke
I had the same problem until someone told me about Claimyr (claimyr.com). They actually get you connected to a real NYS Department of Labor agent without all the busy signals and waiting. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get my adjudication issue resolved.
Just wanted to say good luck! I was in the same boat 6 months ago and was so stressed about the whole process. Once you get your first payment it's a huge relief. The weekly claims become routine after a couple weeks. Make sure you keep filing even if you think you might get a job soon - better to have the safety net.
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I had similar confusion when dealing with NYS Department of Labor representatives about my claim status. If you need to speak with someone directly about your specific situation, I found 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 saved me hours of trying to call the regular NYS Department of Labor number.
Thanks for the suggestion! I might need that if I run into issues with my weekly claims.
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THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN! They approve claims just to make their numbers look good but then find every excuse not to pay. I've been waiting 6 weeks for payments on an APPROVED claim. This is ridiculous!
I feel your frustration but there are usually specific reasons for payment delays. Have you tried checking for any pending documents or verifications in your account?
Wait, if your claim is approved why wouldn't payments start automatically? I thought that's how it worked. I'm filing for the first time next week and now I'm worried this will happen to me too.
Approval means you're eligible for benefits, but there can still be processing delays or additional verification steps before payments actually start flowing. Don't panic, just be prepared to follow up if needed.
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Single mothers are definitely hit hard too. Childcare costs make it almost impossible to take certain jobs, and if you have gaps in employment history from raising kids, employers treat you like you've been sitting around doing nothing. The whole system is broken.
NYS Department of Labor does offer childcare assistance through certain programs, and the SNAP Employment and Training program can help with job search support for parents. Worth exploring if you qualify.
Andre Moreau
honestly just put down anyone who knows you're unemployed and looking for work... they probably won't even call unless there's an issue with your claim
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Zoe Christodoulou
•That's not good advice. You should always be honest on these forms. NYS Department of Labor takes verification seriously and false information can disqualify your entire claim.
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Jamal Thompson
I put my landlord when I got this question because he knew I was unemployed and job hunting. Never heard anything back from NYS Department of Labor so I guess it was fine.
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