Is the NYS Department of Labor unemployment office open on Presidents Day?
Quick question - does anyone know if the NYS Department of Labor offices are open on Presidents Day? I need to file an appeal for my disqualification and the deadline is coming up fast. I've been trying to call but can't get through and I'm not sure if they're even answering phones today. Also wondering if the online system at my.ny.gov will be down for maintenance or anything. Really need to get this sorted out ASAP.
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Daniel Rogers
Most NYS Department of Labor offices are closed on federal holidays including Presidents Day. However, the online system at my.ny.gov should still be accessible for filing appeals and weekly claims. You can submit your appeal paperwork electronically through the website even when offices are closed. Just make sure you have all your documentation ready.
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Zara Perez
•Thanks! That's a relief. I have all my paperwork scanned, just wasn't sure if the system would be down.
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Aaliyah Reed
yeah theyre definitely closed today, found out the hard way when i drove there this morning lol. but like the other person said you can still do stuff online. i filed my weekly claim earlier with no problems
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Ella Russell
If you're having trouble reaching them by phone, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) when I needed to speak to someone about my adjudication issues. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Basically they help you get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell or hung up on.
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Mohammed Khan
•Interesting, never heard of that before. How does it work exactly? Do they just call for you or something?
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Ella Russell
•They help navigate the phone system and get you connected to the right department. Was super helpful when I was dealing with my claim being stuck in adjudication for weeks.
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Gavin King
OMG YES thank you for asking this! I was wondering the same thing but felt dumb asking. I always get confused about which holidays they observe vs which ones they don't. Like are they open on Columbus Day? What about MLK Day?? The whole system is so confusing already without having to guess when they're actually working.
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Daniel Rogers
•NYS Department of Labor follows the standard federal holiday schedule, so they're closed on MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. They're open on state-specific holidays that aren't federal.
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Nathan Kim
The phone lines are always a nightmare anyway, holiday or not. I've been trying to get through about my overpayment notice for three weeks now. At least the online appeals system works most of the time, just make sure you save copies of everything you submit.
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