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Just make sure you file as soon as possible after losing your job! There's usually a waiting period anyway but you don't want to delay getting the process started. The NYS Department of Labor system can be slow and if there are any issues with your claim it takes forever to sort out. Also start looking for work immediately because you'll need to do job searches every week.
ugh the whole unemployment system is such a nightmare. took me 6 weeks to get my first payment because they said i had some issue that needed adjudication and nobody could explain what that even meant. good luck dealing with NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy
That's exactly what I'm worried about! What ended up happening with your claim?
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UGH the NYS Department of Labor payment system is SO unreliable!! I've had payments delayed for no reason multiple times. Sometimes they just decide to 'review' your claim out of nowhere even when you've been doing everything right for months. It's like they WANT us to suffer.
I feel you on this. The system definitely has issues but getting angry won't help. If you really need to talk to someone about a delayed payment, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor rep when I couldn't reach anyone myself. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
Never heard of that before but I might try it if my payment doesn't show up by Friday. Thanks for the suggestion!
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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com. They help you get through to an actual agent without waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting disconnected.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you for it or how does that work?
Yeah there's a fee but honestly worth it when you're stuck and need to talk to someone about your claim status.
Just want to add that you should file as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a one week waiting period before you start getting paid, so the sooner you file the sooner that waiting period starts. Also make sure you have your Social Security card and driver's license handy when you apply.
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WAIT this is happening to so many people right now!! The NYS Department of Labor is going back through ALL the pandemic claims and finding reasons to demand money back. It's like they're trying to recoup their losses or something. My friend works at H&R Block and she says they're seeing tons of these overpayment notices this year. The system is totally broken!
That's so frustrating! I wish they would focus on helping people instead of trying to take money back years later.
Don't panic yet! Many of these overpayment determinations get overturned on appeal. The key is to respond quickly and provide thorough documentation. Make sure you understand exactly what they're claiming - was it an issue with your separation reason, earnings reporting, or availability for work? Each type of issue requires different evidence to dispute.
The notice just says 'eligibility determination' but doesn't specify. How do I find out the exact reason so I know what documentation to gather?
You'll need to call or access your online account to get the detailed determination. Sometimes the initial notice is vague but there should be more specific information available through your NYS Department of Labor portal.
Amara Eze
ugh the whole NYS Department of Labor system is such a nightmare to navigate. took me FOREVER to figure out how to even log in properly and then half the time the website crashes when you're trying to submit stuff. just be prepared for a lot of frustration
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Giovanni Ricci
•I had trouble getting through on the phone when I had questions. Kept getting disconnected after waiting on hold for like an hour. There's actually a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful when I could actually talk to someone who knew what they were doing.
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NeonNomad
same boat here, just applied last month and it was confusing at first but not too bad once you get going
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