Don't give up! NY unemployment initially denied me claiming I had no earnings but I fought back and won

Definitely ask for level 3! Don't settle for anyone lower or you'll just waste your time. The first two ppl I talked to were completely useless

How long did it take to get the new determination letter after the level 3 fixed it?

Only about 4 days which shocked me. I was expecting to wait another 2-3 weeks tbh

yeah right, another 'miracle solution'... what's the catch? 🙄

No catch - it just automates the calling and waiting on hold part. You still talk to the same NY unemployment agents, but you don't have to waste your whole day redialing. My claim was stuck for 3 weeks before I used it.

hmm I've been burned by so many of these 'services' before... what makes this different?

It's not like those scammy "we'll fix your claim" services. This just handles the phone waiting. When an agent picks up, they connect you directly. Talking to a real person finally got my claim moving after being stuck forever.

wait hold up - does this actually work or is it just the usual BS?

I used it last week and it worked. Was skeptical too but I was desperate after 30+ tries calling myself. Got a callback in about 45 mins with an actual agent on the line. Worth every penny since my claim had been frozen for a month.

Lmaoooo secret menu unemployment. "I'd like one claim with extra benefits, animal style plz" 🍔

Honestly I think I just made up the term but it worked! Just kept saying I needed someone higher up who could actually fix problems in the system. The first people you talk to have almost no authority to do anything useful.

Ima try this. Been stuck on pending for 2 months and every time I call I get nowhere. Gonna ask for that level 3 secret sauce 💯

This is super helpful info, thanks for sharing. I'm on week 6 of waiting for my claim to process and now I know to ask for those higher level agents.

Is there any specific language to use when asking for a supervisor? Every time I try they tell me "a supervisor will call you back" which NEVER happens

Say something like "I understand you're trying to help, but my situation requires someone with system override authority. I've been dealing with this for [X weeks] and need this resolved today. I'm happy to hold while you transfer me to a supervisor." Be polite but don't accept no.

It's not too late! You typically have like 30 days to address a denial. Call them ASAP!

It's been like 2 months... am I screwed?

You can still request a late appeal by explaining the circumstances. Or like OP did, try filing a new claim entirely. Don't give up!

💯💯💯 they hoping people just give up and go away

My cousin works in a different state's unemployment office and says they're told to process denials faster than approvals. The whole system is rigged.

Try calling right when they open at 8am. I had to redial like 37 times but eventually got through.

I had the same problem until I tried claimyr.com - they kept dialing and got me connected to an agent. Was totally worth it because I was going insane hitting redial for weeks.

Thanks! I'll check it out cuz I'm about to lose my mind with this phone situation

That's exactly what they want - for us to give up. Not happening!

YES! Always keep certifying! Even if your claim is messed up, you should certify every week you're eligible. If they fix it later, you'll get backpay for those weeks, but only if you certified!

Omg thank you! Been so confused about this 🙏

I was at the same job for just over 2 years. But in NY you should qualify with 6 months as long as you earned enough in your base period. Don't let them tell you otherwise!

The level 3 person could actually see all my wage data in their system, it was just being ignored or filtered out somehow in the first claim. She fixed it without me needing to provide anything extra.