How to get NYDOL waiting week credit? Worried about scams
Hey everyone, I'm trying to get credit for my waiting week so I can start claiming unemployment benefits. Has anyone gone through this process recently? I'm a bit worried about potential scams and want to make sure I'm doing everything right. Any advice or experiences you can share would be really helpful!
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Dmitry Popov
I just went through this last month! It's a bit of a hassle, but here's what I did: 1. Log into your NYDOL account 2. Go to the 'Claim Weekly Benefits' section 3. There should be an option to request credit for your waiting week 4. Fill out the form carefully - double-check all your info 5. Submit and wait (this is the hard part lol) It took about 10 days for them to process my request. Just keep checking your account for updates. Good luck!
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Ava Rodriguez
•This is super helpful, thanks! Did you have to provide any additional documentation?
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Dmitry Popov
•Nope, I didn't need to upload anything extra. But keep any relevant paperwork handy just in case they ask for it later.
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Miguel Ortiz
•10 days?! You're lucky. I've been waiting for almost a month now 😫
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Zainab Khalil
Ugh, I feel you. The whole system is such a mess rn. I've been trying to get through to someone on the phone for weeks with no luck. It's like they don't want us to get our benefits 🙄
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QuantumQuest
•Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Zainab Khalil
•Yeah, I've tried everything. Early morning, late afternoon, even tried different days of the week. No dice. 😞
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Connor Murphy
Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Yara Haddad
•Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Connor Murphy
•I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Keisha Robinson
•20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep when we're already struggling 😕
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Connor Murphy
•I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my issues resolved. Time is money, ya know?
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Paolo Conti
PSA: Be careful about sharing personal info online or with anyone claiming to help with unemployment! There are a lot of scammers out there trying to take advantage of people in tough situations. Always verify before giving out any sensitive data.
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Naila Gordon
•Thanks for the reminder @Paolo Conti! This is so important. I've seen people in other groups get their info stolen by fake "NYDOL representatives" who promise to fast-track their claims. Always go through the official website or verified phone numbers only.
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Zara Ahmed
•Absolutely agree with this! I almost fell for one of those scams myself. Got a text claiming to be from NYDOL asking me to "verify" my SSN and bank info to "unlock" my benefits faster. Red flags everywhere! Always remember - NYDOL will never ask for sensitive info via text or unsolicited calls. When in doubt, hang up and call the official number yourself.
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•This is such good advice! I'm new to this whole unemployment process and honestly getting a bit overwhelmed by all the different websites and services people mention. It's scary how many scammers are out there targeting people who are already stressed about money. I'm sticking to the official NYDOL website only - better safe than sorry. Thanks for looking out for everyone here!
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Amina Sow
Has anyone else noticed that the NYDOL website is down like every other day? How are we supposed to claim our benefits if we can't even log in? 🤬
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GalaxyGazer
•omg yes! I thought it was just me. So frustrating!
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Oliver Wagner
•Pro tip: Try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes that helps.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
Anybody know if theres a way to expedite the waiting week credit process? I'm really in a tight spot financially and every day counts 😰
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Javier Mendoza
•I heard if you can prove extreme financial hardship, they might speed things up. But idk how to actually do that 🤷♂️
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Emma Thompson
•Bump! I'd like to know this too. The bills don't stop just because NYDOL is slow af
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Chloe Martin
•I've been in the same boat! From what I've learned, there isn't really a way to expedite the waiting week credit specifically, but you might want to look into other emergency assistance programs while you wait. Some local food banks and utility assistance programs can help bridge the gap. Also, if you qualify for emergency SNAP benefits, that process is usually much faster than unemployment. Hang in there - I know how stressful it is! 💪
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Charlotte White
•@Chloe Martin gave great advice! I d'also add - check if your local 211 has any emergency cash assistance programs. Some counties have small grants for people waiting on unemployment. Also, don t'forget about the food pantries - even if you re'not usually someone who uses them, that s'exactly what they re'there for. Every bit helps when you re'waiting on these slow government systems. You got this! 🙏
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Camila Castillo
Just wanted to jump in here as someone who's been dealing with NYDOL for a while now. A few things that might help: 1. **Document everything** - keep screenshots of every page, error message, confirmation number, etc. This saved me when they claimed I never submitted something. 2. **Try the online portal during off-peak hours** (like early morning or late evening) - it's way less glitchy then. 3. **For the waiting week credit specifically** - make sure you have your exact dates of unemployment ready. They're really picky about this stuff. 4. **Stay vigilant about scams** - I've gotten at least 5 fake texts claiming to be from NYDOL in the past month alone. The real NYDOL will never ask for your full SSN or banking info via text/email. The whole process is honestly a nightmare, but you'll get through it. Keep pushing and don't give up! Also seconding what others said about local assistance programs - 211 is a great resource while you're waiting. Good luck! 🤞
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