NYDOL unemployment claim delayed with no notices - what's going on?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim. It's been delayed and I'm not sure why. I've submitted all the required documents and verified my identity, but still nothing. I haven't received any notices from NYDOL either. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas on what could be causing the hold-up or what I should do next?
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CosmicVoyager
Ugh, welcome to the club š I've been waiting for WEEKS with no update. The system is so broken, it's ridiculous!
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Ravi Kapoor
ā¢Weeks? Try months! I've been stuck in limbo since March. This is getting out of hand.
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Freya Nielsen
ā¢Same boat here. Its like they dont even care about us anymore.
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CosmicVoyager
ā¢Jeez, I'm sorry to hear that. This whole situation is just š©
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Omar Mahmoud
Have you tried calling them? Sometimes you can get more info if you actually talk to a human.
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Isabella Ferreira
ā¢I've tried, but I can never get through. It's always busy or I'm on hold forever.
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Chloe Harris
ā¢Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have better luck getting through.
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Diego Vargas
I found a way to actually 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
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NeonNinja
ā¢Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?
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Anastasia Popov
ā¢20 bucks? That's a rip-off. The government should make this easier for free!
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Diego Vargas
ā¢I was skeptical too, but I was desperate. It actually worked for me. Got through in about 2 hours instead of days of trying.
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Sean Murphy
ā¢How does it know when a real person picks up?
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Diego Vargas
ā¢Not sure about the tech details, but when I got the call, there was a real person on the line ready to help.
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Zara Khan
Here's what I've learned from my experience and research: 1. High volume: NYDOL is still dealing with a backlog from the pandemic. 2. Verification issues: Sometimes there's a mismatch in the info you provided vs. what they have on file. 3. Employer disputes: Your former employer might be contesting the claim. 4. System glitches: Their computer system is outdated and sometimes causes delays. 5. Additional review: Some claims get flagged for manual review, which takes longer. What you can do: ⢠Double-check all your info in your online account ⢠Upload any additional documents that might help your case ⢠Keep certifying weekly, even if you haven't received benefits yet ⢠Try contacting your local state representative - they can sometimes help ⢠Keep a record of all your attempts to contact NYDOL Hang in there, OP. It's frustrating, but most claims do get resolved eventually.
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Isabella Ferreira
ā¢Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! This is really helpful.
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Luca Ferrari
ā¢This should be pinned to the top of the subreddit. So much good info here!
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Nia Davis
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes important emails from NYDOL end up there š¤·āāļø
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Mateo Martinez
I heard they're updating the system next month. Might cause more delays but hopefully it'll make things faster in the long run.
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QuantumQueen
ā¢Source? I haven't seen anything about this.
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Mateo Martinez
ā¢My bad, I might be thinking of a different state. I'll try to find where I read that.
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Aisha Rahman
This is why we need UBI. The whole unemployment system is a joke.
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Ethan Wilson
ā¢Preach! š UBI would solve so many problems.
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Yuki Sato
ā¢Yeah, cuz more government handouts is totally the answer š
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Aisha Rahman
ā¢It's not a handout, it's a safety net. But that's a whole other discussion...
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Carmen Flores
Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there.
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Andre Dubois
guys i finally got my claim approved after 3 months!!! don't give up hope!!!
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CyberSamurai
ā¢Congrats! š Any tips for the rest of us still waiting?
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Andre Dubois
ā¢honestly, just persistence. I called every day until I got through. It sucked but it worked.
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