New York Unemployment on hold after missed career center phone meeting

Same exact thing happened to me last month! Had to wait 3 weeks to get it resolved. These career center appointments are honestly the worst part of collecting benefits rn

I found a way to actually get through to someone! Used this service called claimyr.com that calls for you and stays on hold, then connects you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it instead of calling hundreds of times. Check out how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Make sure to check your spam folder! Sometimes the career center emails end up there. Also double check your contact info is correct on your account

Dealing with the exact same bs rn. NY unemployment system is such a joke fr fr 🤡

Here's what you need to do to fix this issue: First, document everything. Screenshot your account showing no notifications. Check your spam folders and save those too. Next, you NEED to speak with a claims specialist (not just any rep). Regular reps can't lift these holds. Use claimyr.com to get through - seriously its worth the $20 to avoid calling for days. When you get through, explain calmly that you never received notice of the appointment. Request they check the system logs to confirm if/when notifications were sent. Ask them to reschedule your career center appointment AND lift the hold. Get the name of who you speak with and a reference number. If they won't help, ask for a supervisor. Don't hang up until you get resolution. Lastly, update your contact info and opt into text notifications if possible. This happens way too often.

wait they can put ur account on hold without even proving they notified u? thats messed up