Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live NYDOL agent in minutes.
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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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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!
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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!
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Paolo Longo
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to clarify this stuff, I found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you connected to a real agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it when I was confused about my partial payments and got answers right away instead of being on hold forever. Check out claimyr.com - way easier than trying to call the regular number.
Amina Bah
•Honestly anything is better than trying to get through their phone system. I've been hung up on so many times trying to ask simple questions about my claim.
The whole partial credit system is actually pretty fair once you understand it. I've been working 2 days a week at my old job while collecting unemployment and it helps me stay afloat while I look for full-time work. Just keep track of all your earnings and report them accurately on your weekly certification.
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Lauren Wood
yeah i quit my retail job last month and got denied right away... apparently being scheduled for impossible hours doesnt count as good cause according to NYS Department of Labor even though I couldnt find childcare
Actually, significant schedule changes that create hardship can be good cause for quitting. You might want to appeal that decision if you documented the schedule issues and how they affected your ability to work.
Ellie Lopez
This reminds me of when I had to leave my job because they moved locations and I couldn't commute that far. NYS Department of Labor approved my claim because it was considered a substantial change in working conditions. Every situation is different though - the adjudication process really looks at the specific details of why you quit.
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Natalie Khan
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I got laid off last year - kept getting disconnected after waiting on hold forever. Someone here recommended using Claimyr at claimyr.com to get through to an actual agent. They have this video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Ended up being super helpful for getting my adjudication issues resolved quickly instead of waiting weeks.
Val Rossi
•Thanks for the tip! I haven't tried calling yet but good to know there's a backup option if I run into problems.
Daryl Bright
Just file ASAP and don't overthink it. Economic layoff = unemployment benefits. Period. NYS Department of Labor processes thousands of these cases and yours isn't unique or problematic.
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Just want to add that you HAVE to report any unemployment benefits on future immigration forms, so keep all your records organized. The 90-day unemployment period includes weekends and holidays, so it goes faster than you think. Also make sure your job search activities meet both NYS Department of Labor requirements and USCIS expectations.
Nia Harris
ugh the whole system is so confusing!! why cant they just give straight answers about this stuff... been unemployed for 2 weeks and nobody can tell me if filing will mess up my status or not 😤
I understand the frustration, but it's because you're dealing with two different government systems - state unemployment and federal immigration. They don't always coordinate well, which is why getting advice from both an immigration attorney and the NYS Department of Labor is important.
Camila Jordan
I had a really hard time getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to even ask about this stuff. Spent weeks calling and getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach a live agent who could explain all the different benefit programs. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process so much easier than trying to navigate the phone system myself.
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Tyler Lefleur
•interesting, never heard of that service before. did it actually work for you?
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Camila Jordan
•Yeah it did! Got connected to an agent within like 20 minutes instead of calling for days. They were able to explain exactly which programs I qualified for and which ones I didn't.
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Madeline Blaze
Just want to add that even though you cant get unemployment for maternity leave, if you lose your job while pregnant (like layoffs or company closure) you CAN still get regular UI benefits as long as you're able to work. I was 6 months pregnant when I got laid off and NYS Department of Labor approved my claim no problem. The key is being able and available for work.
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