Just filed for NY unemployment - how long til I hear back? Any tips?
Hey everyone, I just filed for unemployment on Monday. Anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back? I'm kinda nervous about the whole process and wondering if there's anything I should be doing while I wait. Any tips or experiences would be super helpful!
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Diego Fisher
Congrats on taking the first step! It can be nerve-wracking, but you're on the right track. When I filed last year, it took about 2-3 weeks to hear back. Make sure you keep an eye on your email and mail for any requests for additional info. They might need more documents or clarification on something.
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Evelyn Kim
ā¢Thanks for the info! 2-3 weeks sounds like forever when you're worried about bills š Did you have to do anything else while waiting?
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Diego Fisher
ā¢I feel ya! While waiting, make sure you're doing your weekly certifications. Also, start gathering any pay stubs or tax docs you might need. Better to have em ready than scrambling later!
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Henrietta Beasley
ā¢2-3 weeks? You got lucky! I filed 6 weeks ago and still crickets š¦ The system is so backed up rn
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Lincoln Ramiro
Heads up, the wait times are crazy long right now. I filed 2 months ago and still haven't heard anything definitive. Keep calling and checking your online account. Sometimes they need more info but don't tell you š
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Faith Kingston
ā¢2 months?! That's insane. Have you tried reaching out to your local rep? I've heard that can sometimes speed things up.
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Lincoln Ramiro
ā¢Yeah, I tried that last week. Still waiting to hear back. This whole system is a joke tbh
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Emma Johnson
Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know when you might need to prove you've been trying to resolve an issue. I learned this the hard way š
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Liam Brown
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. Check out this video for more info: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Olivia Garcia
ā¢Sounds sketchy af. You sure this isn't a scam?
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Liam Brown
ā¢Nah, it's legit. I was skeptical too, but I was desperate after trying to get through for weeks. It actually worked and I finally got my issue resolved.
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Noah Lee
ā¢$20 to talk to someone? That's highway robbery! The system is so broken š¤
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Liam Brown
ā¢I get it, but for me, it was worth it. I was losing way more than $20 each week my claim was delayed. Sometimes you gotta spend money to make money, ya know?
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Ava Hernandez
Here's what you need to know about the current NY unemployment situation: ā¢ Processing times are much longer than usual due to high volume ā¢ Many people are experiencing delays of 6-8 weeks or more ā¢ The online system is glitchy, so keep trying if you get errors ā¢ They're severely understaffed, so getting through on the phone is nearly impossible ā¢ Keep certifying weekly even if you haven't been approved yet ā¢ Double-check all your info for accuracy to avoid further delays ā¢ Join Facebook groups or subreddits for NY unemployment for real-time updates Hang in there, OP. It's a frustrating process, but keep at it!
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Evelyn Kim
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! It's really helpful to have all this info in one place. Guess I better buckle up for a long wait š©
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Isabella Martin
ā¢This should be pinned at the top of the sub tbh. So many people asking the same questions over and over.
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Elijah Jackson
lol welcome to unemployment hell. hope u brought snacks cuz ur gonna be here a while š¤”
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Sophia Miller
ā¢Fr tho š I've been living off ramen for months waiting for this ish to come through
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Mason Davis
Has anyone else noticed that the website is down like every other day? How are we supposed to certify if we can't even log in? š¤
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Mia Rodriguez
ā¢Omg yes! I thought it was just me. I've been trying to log in for days and keep getting errors. So frustrating!
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Jacob Lewis
ā¢Pro tip: try logging in super early in the morning or late at night. Less traffic on the site then.
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Amelia Martinez
Just a heads up, they changed some eligibility rules last month. Make sure you double-check that you still qualify under the new guidelines. Don't wanna get hit with an overpayment later!
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Ethan Clark
Anyone else feel like they're screaming into the void every time they try to contact NYDOL? I swear, it's easier to get ahold of bigfoot than an actual human being there š
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Mila Walker
ā¢LOL truth. I'm pretty sure their 'contact center' is just a bunch of pigeons pecking at keyboards at this point.
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Logan Scott
ā¢Hey now, don't insult the pigeons like that. They'd probably be more efficient š
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