Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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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
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- 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 :)
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Sasha Reese
The whole system is a joke honestly. They make it seem simple but then half the people end up in adjudication hell for weeks or months. And don't get me started on the job search requirements - you have to apply to THREE jobs every week and log everything. It's like they want to make it as difficult as possible to actually get benefits you've paid into.
I feel you on the frustration but the job search requirement is actually reasonable - it's only 3 jobs per week and helps people get back to work faster.
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Ava Martinez
The whole system is backwards! They penalize you for having skills and education. I've been unemployed for 4 months with a PhD and they act like I'm being picky when I don't apply to be a cashier. The 'suitable work' standards are a joke - they change the rules depending on who's reviewing your case.
I understand the frustration, but the suitable work provisions do generally protect higher-skilled workers, especially in the first several weeks of benefits. If you're getting inconsistent determinations, that's definitely worth appealing.
Miguel Ortiz
same boat here with my MBA... took 3 months to find something decent but NYS Department of Labor kept questioning every week why i wasn't working at mcdonalds or whatever. the job search requirements are nuts when you're in a specialized field
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The NYS Department of Labor phone system is impossible when you're trying to get clarification on denials. Spent weeks calling and either got disconnected or couldn't get through. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Turned out my denial was due to a simple documentation issue that got cleared up once I could actually talk to someone.
Gianna Scott
•How much does that service cost? I'm already worried about money if I quit my job.
It's worth it to actually reach someone instead of calling for weeks. Much cheaper than missing out on benefits because you can't get through to explain your situation.
Rhett Bowman
Also remember they can deny you if you're not a US citizen or don't have work authorization. And if you moved to another state you have to transfer your claim properly or they might deny it. The system is really picky about paperwork and deadlines.
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Zara Rashid
honestly the whole process is a nightmare. spent 3 hours trying to file because the website kept crashing and when i finally got through, they said there was an issue with my claim that needed manual review. now its been 2 weeks and still no response from anyone at NYS Department of Labor. good luck actually getting through on the phone to check status
Luca Romano
•I had similar issues reaching someone by phone until I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically call NYS Department of Labor for you and get you connected to an actual agent. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
Nia Jackson
Pro tip: file early in the morning on Tuesday-Thursday. Mondays and Fridays the system is super slow because everyone's trying to file or do their weekly claims. Also make sure you have a good internet connection - losing your session halfway through is the worst.
Abigail Patel
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when my claim was under review. Kept getting busy signals and long hold times. Found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Really helped me get answers about my denial and how to appeal it properly.
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Daniel White
•Never heard of that before. Did they charge you anything or ask for personal info?
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Abigail Patel
•No personal info needed, just helps you get through the phone system faster. Worth it when you can't reach anyone the normal way.
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Nolan Carter
Just apply already! You're overthinking this. The NYS Department of Labor will tell you yes or no and you can appeal if needed. I got approved even though my old boss was being a total jerk about why I was fired.
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