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- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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Don't forget you'll also need to register for work search activities once your claim is approved. The job search requirements are pretty strict now - you have to document your search activities and be ready to show proof if they ask. Start looking for jobs right away even while your claim is processing.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents to explain the system differences to your mom, there's actually a service called Claimyr that can help get you connected to speak with someone directly. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Sometimes talking to an actual person is the best way to get these kinds of historical questions answered, especially when you're trying to help someone understand the changes.
Thanks! I'll check that out. It would be great if she could talk to someone who could walk her through the current process.
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This whole unemployment tax refund thing has been a disaster from the start. The government takes our money, then makes us jump through hoops to get it back. Eight months is ridiculous!!! They can process regular refunds in weeks but suddenly when it's THEIR mistake we have to wait forever.
I feel you on this one. The system is totally broken when it comes to getting money back from the government.
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The separation notice mostly just confirms what you already know - your last day, reason for separation, etc. When you file online you'll answer questions about why you're no longer working and the NYS Department of Labor will verify with your employer. Don't wait - file immediately. Your benefit year starts the week you file, not when you separated from work.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to clarify your situation, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr that helped me connect with an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get anyone on the phone until I used their service.
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Nora Bennett
•Thanks for the tip! I've been trying to call for days with no luck. How long did it take for them to connect you?
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Anthony Young
•It was pretty quick actually - much faster than sitting on hold for hours. The agent was able to explain my exact situation and what documentation I needed to submit.
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Charlotte White
The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing with all these different categories. I've been filing for 3 months and still don't fully understand half the terminology they use on the website.
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Lauren Zeb
•I totally get that frustration. The good news is once you understand your specific situation, the weekly claims become routine. Just focus on reporting your earnings accurately each week.
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