NYDOL: Need to call TCC to complete unemployment claim - tips/advice?

Ugh, been there done that. It's a pain in the butt, but here's what you need to do: 1. Get all your docs ready - SSN, employment history, etc. 2. Be prepared to wait on hold FOREVER 3. Have a pen and paper handy 4. Be patient with the rep, they're usually pretty helpful Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor! 🍀

I found a way to skip the hold time! There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then forwards the call to you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to get benefits we're entitled to? 🤡 system is broken af

Quick tip: call right when they open in the morning. I got through in like 20 minutes doing that!

Does anyone know if theres a way to complete this online instead? Seems crazy we have to call in 2023 smh

Pro tip: while ur waiting on hold, go thru the unemployment handbook. Theyll probably ask u questions from it and itll make the call go faster if ur prepared

yall ever wonder if the hold music is designed to make us hang up? 🎵😵💀

Heads up: they might ask about your job search efforts. Keep a log of places you've applied to, it'll save you headaches later!

anyone else feel like they're playing unemployment roulette? never know if you'll get a helpful rep or someone who just makes everything more confusing 🎰

Just went through this last month! @Miguel here's what helped me get through it smoothly: - Call first thing at 8 AM when they open (way shorter wait times) - Have your W-2s, pay stubs, and employer contact info ready - Write down the rep's name and any reference numbers they give you - The actual interview part only took about 15-20 minutes once I got through They mostly just verify your employment history and ask why you're unemployed. Super straightforward if you have your paperwork organized. You got this! 💪

Been through this exact same thing! The TCC call is basically just them verifying info that didn't match up properly in the online system. Usually it's something simple like employment dates or reason for separation that needs clarification. My advice: call on Tuesday/Wednesday mornings around 8:15-8:30 AM (not exactly at 8 when everyone else calls). Have your Social Security card, last few pay stubs, and exact dates of employment ready. They'll ask about your work history, why you left your job, and if you're able/available to work. The whole thing took me maybe 25 minutes once I got through. Don't stress too much - they're just doing their due diligence to make sure everything checks out before approving your claim. You're almost there! 👍