NYDOL: Can't claim benefits until I get credit for waiting week - Help!

Ugh, I went through this last month. It's such a pain! You basically have to call and tell them you need credit for your waiting week. Be prepared to wait on hold for HOURS tho 🙄

I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting for hours. I used this site called claimyr.com - it's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then sends the call to your phone when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it worked for me. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the number early in the morning, like right when they open 2. Have your claim ID and SSN ready 3. Tell them you need credit for your waiting week 4. Be patient and polite (the reps are dealing with a lot) 5. Make sure to ask if there's anything else you need to do 6. Write down the name of who you spoke to and any confirmation numbers Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes 👍

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump thru all these hoops just to get our benefits? 🤡 the whole system needs an overhaul

Pro tip: if you cant get thru on the main line, try calling your local unemployment office. Sometimes they can help with this stuff too

Anybody know if theres a way to do this online? Seems crazy that we have to call in 2023 🤔

Just went thru this last week. Make sure you have a pen and paper ready to jot down any info they give you. And double check that everything is correct before you hang up!