New York Unemployment: How often are mandatory DOL appointments?

Been on UI since August and had 2 appointments so far. They just verify your job search and make sure your actively looking. Nothing to stress about just keep good records of where you applied.

Hey guys I was struggling with getting through to unemployment but I found this site claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you then connects you when theres an agent. Costs $20 but beats calling 100 times. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Its totally random tbh. I went 6 months with nothing then got 2 appointments in 3 months 🤷‍♂️

The whole appointment system is such bs. They expect you to drop everything and come in whenever they say so or risk losing benefits. Some of us are actually trying to find work 🙄

Listen up cause this is important: They usually schedule these appointments every 3-4 months but it varies. Keep ALL your job search records - minimum 3 job contacts per week. Document everything with dates, company names, position, how you applied, and any responses. They can ask for up to a year of records. Virtual appointments are available now too. If you miss an appointment, call them ASAP using claimyr.com cause getting through is impossible otherwise. Missing appointments without good reason can mess up your benefits fr fr.

got my first one after 4 months. wasnt bad at all just boring af 😴

Thanks for asking this! I'm also relatively new to the system (started in December) and haven't had an appointment yet either. From what everyone's saying here, sounds like I should start organizing my job search records better now rather than scrambling later. Really helpful to know it's every 3-4 months on average - gives me a timeline to work with. Appreciate everyone sharing their experiences! 🙏

Been on unemployment since late November and this whole thread is so reassuring! I was starting to worry something was wrong since I hadn't gotten called yet. The 3-4 month timeline makes total sense now. Already started keeping better records after reading Charlotte's breakdown - switched from just jotting notes to a proper spreadsheet with all the details they might ask for. Really appreciate everyone sharing their actual experiences instead of just speculation. Makes the whole process feel way less intimidating knowing it's usually just a quick check-in about your job search. Definitely going to bookmark that claimyr site too just in case I ever need to get through to someone urgently 📝

This thread has been so helpful! I've been on unemployment since December and was starting to get anxious about not having an appointment yet. The 3-4 month timeline everyone's sharing really puts things in perspective. I've been pretty casual about tracking my job search - just keeping basic notes in a notebook - but reading all these detailed responses, especially Charlotte's breakdown, I realize I need to get way more organized. Going to set up a proper spreadsheet this weekend with all the details they might ask for (dates, companies, positions, application method, responses, etc.). Also really appreciate the tip about claimyr.com - hopefully won't need it but good to know there's an option if I can't get through the regular way. Thanks Victoria for asking what so many of us newcomers are probably wondering about! 🙏