NYSDOL unemployment: No payments after 3 weeks of filing, what to do?

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sRkRBMiqAc

Thanks for all the advice, everyone. I'm gonna try calling again tomorrow and see if I can get some answers. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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Ugh, I feel ya. The system is so broken rn. I waited 6 weeks before I saw my first payment. Here's what worked for me: 1. Be persistent. Call every day if you have to. 2. Have all your info ready when you call (claim number, last 4 of SSN, etc.) 3. Ask specifically about any pending verifications or issues with your claim. 4. Be polite but firm. The person on the other end is probably overwhelmed too. Good luck! 🍀

Hey, 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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Anyone else notice how the system always seems to "crash" right when you're about to submit your claim? It's like they're doing it on purpose! 🤔

Three weeks aint nothin, kid. I've been waiting for 2 months! The whole system is a joke. They expect us to live on air while they sit on their butts "processing" our claims. 🤬

Have you tried faxing your info? I know it sounds old school, but it worked for me when I couldn't get through on the phone.

PSA: If anyone's having trouble getting through, try calling right when they open. I got through after only 20 minutes on hold last week.

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes there's info there about why payments are held up. Could be identity verification or something.

This might sound crazy, but has anyone tried going to their local office in person? I'm thinking of giving it a shot next week.

Hey OP, when you do get through, make sure to ask about retroactive payments for the weeks you've been waiting. Don't let them shortchange you!