Missed career appointment, account on hold - no benefits after completing requirements

I found a way to solve unemployment hold after missed appointment, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cnkrRdPcls

Ugh, that sucks. The system is so messed up. I had a similar issue last year and it took them like 3 weeks to sort it out. Keep claiming every week tho!

I found a method to 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 about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Classic NYSDOL 🙄 Always finding new ways to make our lives harder. Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond there.

Yo, I've been there. It's a total clown show 🤡 Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Dates, times, who you talked to. It'll help if you need to appeal later.

Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep certifying every week, even if you're not getting paid. 2. Try calling the ny unemployment office first thing in the morning, right when they open. It's your best shot at getting through. 3. If you can't get through on the phone, consider using a service like Claimyr. It costs a bit, but it can save you hours of frustration. 4. Check your online account for any messages or requests for additional information. 5. If it's been more than 2 weeks since you completed the requirements, file for a hearing. You can do this online. 6. Reach out to your local state representative. They sometimes can help push things along. 7. Don't give up! The system is slow, but persistence pays off. Remember, you're not alone in this. Lots of us have been in the same boat. Hang in there! 💪

have u tried turning it off and on again? lol jk but srsly ny unemployment needs a major system update

I'm in the exact same situation! Missed my appointment last week, went in yesterday to make it up. Following this thread for advice. Solidarity, OP! 👊

I went through this exact same thing a few months ago! The hold after missing an appointment is so frustrating. In my case, it took about 10-12 days after completing the makeup requirements for the hold to be lifted. The key things that helped me: 1. I kept certifying every week even though I wasn't getting paid - this is crucial! 2. I called every morning right at 8am when they opened. Took me 5 days to finally get through. 3. When I did get someone on the phone, they were able to see that I had completed everything and manually released the hold. The waiting is the worst part, but don't panic. As long as you completed all the requirements they asked for, you should get backpay for all the weeks you certified. Document everything like others mentioned - dates, confirmation numbers, etc. You've got this! 💪

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Missed my appointment on August 30th, completed all the makeup requirements on September 5th, and my account has been on hold ever since. It's been almost 3 weeks now and I'm starting to panic. Reading through everyone's experiences here is giving me a little hope though - sounds like most people do eventually get it resolved, even if it takes longer than we'd like. I've been trying the early morning calling strategy but haven't gotten through yet. The financial stress is killing me but at least I know I'm not the only one dealing with this broken system. Thanks for posting this @Dylan Wright - really needed to see that others are going through the same thing. Going to keep pushing and document everything like everyone suggested! 🙏