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
The whole system is rigged against working people anyway. First they replace us with machines then make us jump through hoops just to get benefits we paid into. Corporate America wins again while we fight for scraps.
I understand the frustration but the important thing right now is making sure your claim gets processed correctly. Focus on following NYS Department of Labor requirements for job search and weekly certifications so you don't lose benefits over technicalities.
wait so if robots take your job you can still get unemployment? I thought there had to be like a specific reason or something
Yes, technological displacement that results in job elimination qualifies for unemployment benefits in NY. The key is that it's involuntary separation through no fault of the employee. As long as you meet work history and wage requirements, automation displacement is covered.
Join the conversation
Wait I'm confused about the timing too. If I file my claim today but my employer contests it, do I still get benefits while they investigate? Or do I have to wait until adjudication is finished? I keep reading different things online about pending claims.
You typically won't receive payments while your claim is under adjudication if there's a separation issue being investigated. However, you should continue filing your weekly claims during this time so you don't lose those weeks if your claim is eventually approved. The adjudication process can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on the complexity.
Join the conversation
File anyway! Don't let them intimidate you. You earned those benefits and you have every right to collect them. The worst thing that can happen is NYS Department of Labor says you don't qualify, but if you were laid off and not fired for misconduct, you should be fine. Just make sure you keep up with your job search requirements and file your weekly claims on time.
THIS IS WHY THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! Employers get to benefit from our labor but then try to prevent us from accessing the safety net we paid for. I went through hell when my company laid off 50 people and then contested EVERY SINGLE unemployment claim just to save money on their taxes. Meanwhile people are struggling to pay rent and buy groceries!
Join the conversation
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my application. If you run into issues reaching them by phone, I found this service called Claimyr at 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. Really saved me time instead of calling dozens of times myself.
That's good to know, I was wondering how hard it would be to reach someone if I had questions.
PixelPrincess
OMG this is giving me anxiety because I just filed my claim last week and now I'm worried they're going to deny me for some made-up reason too. Did you do anything wrong during the application process? Were all your answers accurate? What if they deny me for 'classical unemployment' too even though I've never heard of it?!
0 coins
Leila Haddad
•Don't worry - it sounds like the OP just misread the letter initially. Focus on answering all the questions accurately when you file your weekly claims and you should be fine.
0 coins
Omar Farouk
You definitely need to appeal this denial. Even if it was 'cyclical unemployment' that's still a valid reason for UI benefits. The appeal process gives you a chance to present your case and clarify any wage reporting issues. You only have 30 days from the denial date to file the appeal, so don't wait too long.
0 coins