Just laid off in New York - How to apply for unemployment in 2024?
Got laid off from my job last Friday and need to apply for unemployment benefits. Last time I filed was during covid in 2020, and I know the process has changed since then. Can anyone walk me through the current steps to file? Really need help figuring out the new system.
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Ravi Malhotra
I filed last month, here's what you need to do: Create an NY.gov ID account first if you don't have one already. Then go to the Department of Labor website and click 'File A Claim.' Make sure you have your last employer's info, your social, and your bank info for direct deposit ready. The whole process takes about 30-40 mins if you have everything handy.
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Isabella Costa
•Thanks! Do I still need to do the work search thing every week?
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Ravi Malhotra
•Yep! You gotta do at least 3 work search activities each week and keep track of them. They can audit you anytime 👀
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Freya Christensen
Hey if you need to speak with someone at unemployment I found this website claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you then connects you when theres a real person. It costs $20 but honestly worth every penny cause I was trying to get through for weeks! Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Omar Farouk
•sounds sketchy af... does it actually work? 🤔
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Freya Christensen
•100% legit! Used it twice already. Better than wasting hours on hold fr fr
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Chloe Davis
•Worth the $20 tbh, unemployment phone lines are impossible these days 💯
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AstroAlpha
dont forget to file your claim before the end of the week or youll lose that week of benefits js
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Diego Chavez
The system is such garbage now ngl. took me 3 tries to get my claim through cause the website kept crashing 🤮
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Anastasia Smirnova
•fr fr its like they make it hard on purpose smh
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Sean O'Brien
IMPORTANT INFO FOR 2024 CLAIMS: The process has changed significantly since 2020. Here's what you need to know: 1. Claims are now fully online through ny.gov 2. Weekly certification is mandatory 3. Work search requirements are strictly enforced 4. Benefits take 2-3 weeks to start 5. You must upload ID verification docs If you need help reaching someone, use claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold and connect you with an agent. Saved me hours of frustration. DM me if you need more specific help!
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Isabella Costa
•This is super helpful thank you! Quick q - what counts as ID verification?
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Sean O'Brien
•Usually drivers license or state ID + ssn card works best. Sometimes they ask for birth certificate too
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Zara Shah
whatever you do DONT mess up your work search requirements. my friend got hit with an overpayment cause she wasnt keeping good records
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