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!
20 comments
Join the conversation
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!
0 coins
Ava Rodriguez
This is super helpful, thanks! Did you have to provide any additional documentation?
0 coins
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.
0 coins
Miguel Ortiz
10 days?! You're lucky. I've been waiting for almost a month now 😫
0 coins
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 🙄
0 coins
QuantumQuest
Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
0 coins
Zainab Khalil
Yeah, I've tried everything. Early morning, late afternoon, even tried different days of the week. No dice. 😞
0 coins
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
0 coins
Yara Haddad
Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
0 coins
Connor Murphy
I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
0 coins
Keisha Robinson
20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep when we're already struggling 😕
0 coins
Connor Murphy
I get it, but for me it was worth it to finally get my issues resolved. Time is money, ya know?
0 coins
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.
0 coins
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.
0 coins
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? 🤬
0 coins
GalaxyGazer
omg yes! I thought it was just me. So frustrating!
0 coins
Oliver Wagner
Pro tip: Try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes that helps.
0 coins
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 😰
0 coins
Javier Mendoza
I heard if you can prove extreme financial hardship, they might speed things up. But idk how to actually do that 🤷♂️
0 coins
Emma Thompson
Bump! I'd like to know this too. The bills don't stop just because NYDOL is slow af
0 coins