NY unemployment group blocked notifications - losing claim updates

omg same!! I didnt see ANY posts for like 3 days and thought nobody was posting then suddenly everything appeared all at once. Missed info about the new ID verification deadline too smh

This is happening in several NY unemployment groups. Facebook's algorithm is filtering content it thinks might violate community standards or contain 'sensitive' topics. For critical updates, I recommend: 1. Signing up for direct email alerts from NYSDOL (https://dol.ny.gov/get-email-updates) 2. Using the Message Center in your NY.gov account 3. Setting up text alerts for claim updates The Message Center is particularly reliable since all official communications get posted there.

I gave up on FB groups for important info months ago. The NY unemployment system is frustrating enough without having to wonder if you're seeing all the posts. Been trying to reach an agent for 2 weeks about an issue with my benefit rate and can't get through. Finally used Claimyr.com and got connected to an agent in 18 minutes yesterday. They have this video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE Worth it for urgent stuff when you can't wait for FB to maybe show you the right post.

The Facebook filtering issue is definitely affecting unemployment groups more than others. I've noticed three specific issues: 1. Post delays (sometimes appearing hours or days later) 2. Comment notifications being blocked 3. Some keywords triggering automatic filtering As a workaround, I check the actual group page daily rather than relying on notifications. You can also set up a notification system through NY.gov that's much more reliable. Go to your account settings, then notification preferences, and enable both email and text alerts for all claim-related updates.

THIS IS SO ANNOYING!!!! ive been trying to post for DAYS about my backdate request and NOTHING shows up!!! the system is already a NIGHTMARE to deal with and now we cant even talk about it here??!! anyone know another group thats not being censored??

lol this happened to my gardening group too, not just unemployment stuff. facebook just sucks now

I've been dealing with the NY unemployment system for about 2 months now and honestly, these Facebook groups have been more helpful than the actual DOL website in many ways. But I'm also having the notification problem. I'm so afraid I'm going to miss something important about my claim. Does anyone know if there's a way to see specifically which posts got filtered? Like a log or something? I feel like I'm missing half the conversation sometimes and it makes me anxious when I'm already stressed about my benefits.

just FYI everyone i noticed if u put dollar signs $ in your post it almost always gets hidden. also words like "appeal" "denied" "fraud" get posts hidden too

For those concerned about missing updates, here's a comprehensive system I've developed to stay informed without relying on Facebook: 1. Check your NY.gov account Message Center every morning (this is where official notices appear) 2. Set up direct deposit alerts with your bank so you know when payments arrive 3. Add the NYSDOL phone number to your contacts with a distinctive ringtone 4. Create a calendar reminder for your weekly certification day/time 5. Sign up for the NYSDOL text alerts by texting "NYSDOL" to 468311 This combination ensures you won't miss critical updates regardless of what happens with Facebook groups.