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If you're having trouble getting through to check on your claim status, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call the regular number and getting hung up on.
The 10 day thing is misleading because employers can also contest your claim even after responding initially. Had mine dragged out for 6 weeks because my employer kept submitting additional 'evidence' about my termination. NYS Department of Labor has to review everything they send.
I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status and it's impossible! The phone lines are always busy and when I do get through I get disconnected. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there?
I had the same problem until someone told me about claimyr.com - they help you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
The NYS Department of Labor system is so slow compared to other states. My friend in Florida got her first check in 10 days. Here it's like they want you to suffer while they take their sweet time processing everything.
One thing nobody told me when I started - if your claim goes into adjudication (which mine did for some random reason), it can take WEEKS to get resolved. Just be patient and keep filing your weekly claims even if you're not getting paid yet.
Rami Samuels
Wait, I thought FUTA was something we paid as employees? I've been so confused about all these unemployment taxes. My adjudication has been going on for a month and nobody at NYS Department of Labor will explain anything to me!
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Haley Bennett
•I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor too until I found claimyr.com - they help you actually get through to an agent by phone. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me weeks of trying to call myself.
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Douglas Foster
The whole unemployment tax system is such a mess. Employers are supposed to pay FUTA but half of them don't even understand their obligations. Then when workers need benefits, we're the ones who suffer from their incompetence.
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Nina Chan
•agreed, went through this nightmare last year with my former company
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