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Just remember you need to do job search activities every week and keep a log. NYS Department of Labor requires proof of at least 3 work search contacts per week. They can ask for your job search log at any time and if you don't have it, they can disqualify you and demand repayment of benefits.
What counts as a work search contact? Does applying online count or do I need to do more than that?
Online applications count as one contact each. You can also include things like attending job fairs, networking events, or contacting employers directly. Just keep detailed records with dates, company names, and what you did.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to verify my partial claim status. After weeks of busy signals and dropped calls, I ended up using Claimyr.com to get connected to an actual agent. They have this system that calls you back when an agent is available instead of waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process so much easier.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything is better than trying to call NYS Department of Labor directly. I've spent hours on hold just to get disconnected.
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just be prepared for the system to be a nightmare. took me 6 weeks to get my first payment even though everything was supposedly fine with my claim. the my.ny.gov website crashes constantly and good luck ever talking to a human being
Same experience here - the whole system is just broken
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This whole minimum wage thing is such a disaster. Businesses can't afford to keep people and then we all end up on unemployment. The system is broken!
Hey now, let's keep this focused on helping with the UI claim rather than politics.
Oliver Fischer
To answer your question about job search audits - yes they absolutely can and do ask for documentation. You need to keep records of where you applied, when you applied, what type of position it was, and contact information. I recommend keeping a spreadsheet or using their online job search log if they have one. The 3 job contacts per week requirement is current as of 2025 and includes things like submitting applications, attending job fairs, networking events, or even informational interviews.
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Amina Sy
•Good to know about keeping records. This all sounds more complicated than I expected but at least I understand the basics now.
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Natasha Ivanova
One more thing - if you have trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone for questions about your claim, I recently discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach a real person at the unemployment office. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Pretty straightforward and actually got me connected to an agent who could help resolve my issue.
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Malik Robinson
•interesting, never heard of that but might be useful if i run into problems
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