NYSDOL Unemployment: How to provide additional info for claim? Tips needed

I found a way to solve unemployment claim additional information issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BVa_8HRNqc

Ugh, the EDD is such a nightmare to deal with. I spent HOURS on hold last week trying to get through. Good luck, you're gonna need it 🙄

Anyone else feel like they need a law degree to understand half the stuff on the EDD website? 🤣 I'm just tryna get paid, not write a dissertation!

lol good luck. i've been trying to get my claim sorted for 3 months now. feels like im just shouting into the void at this point 🤡

Word of advice: document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every email. You never know when you might need to prove you did something or someone told you something. CYA all the way!

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

Here's what you need to know about providing additional info for your claim: 1. Be specific: Have exact dates, amounts, and details ready. 2. Document everything: Keep a record of all communications. 3. Be patient: The process can be slow, but stay persistent. 4. Know your rights: Familiarize yourself with the appeals process just in case. 5. Double-check online: Sometimes you can upload documents through your online portal. Remember, the claims specialists are there to help. Be polite but firm, and don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure about anything. Good luck!

Been there, done that. Make sure you have ALL your documents ready. I mean everything - pay stubs, ID, social security card, the works. They'll ask for the most random stuff, I swear.

Using Claimyr can be a game changer when you're struggling to get through to EDD. While it's true that $20 might seem steep, it can save you countless hours and frustration. However, it's also important to consider that not everyone will be able to afford this fee, which can be a barrier for some. As an alternative, continue exploring other options such as using the local assemblymember method or try different call times as mentioned by others in this thread.

Have you tried reaching out to your local assemblymember's office? They can sometimes help expedite things with EDD. Worked for me when I was stuck in limbo for weeks.

Anyone else notice that the EDD website is always "undergoing maintenance" when you actually need to use it? 🙄 It's like they're trying to make this as difficult as possible.

Protip: if you can, try calling right when they open. I got through in like 10 minutes last Tuesday. Might've just been lucky tho 🤷‍♂️

Just a heads up, they changed some policies last month. Make sure you're up to date on the latest requirements. I got caught out and had to resubmit a bunch of stuff 😫

Unpopular opinion: I actually had a pretty smooth experience with EDD. Got through on my second try and the rep was super helpful. Guess I just got lucky?

Hey OP, what specific info do you need to provide? Might be able to give more targeted advice if we know what you're dealing with.