New York Unemployment website errors when filing initial claim - keeps kicking me out

omg same here! been trying since yesterday morning. gets to the employment history section then *poof* error message 🤮 this system is such garbage

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone who fixed this for me. Used claimyr.com - it costs $20 but they dial and wait on hold, then connect you to a real person. Worth it after dealing with the website mess. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The website works better super early in the morning like 6am or late at night after 11pm. Less traffic on the servers then.

PROTIP: Use Microsoft Edge browser! The site hates Chrome and Firefox for some reason lololol

Listen up everyone dealing with this issue - here's what you need to know: First, try these steps: - Clear browser cache/cookies - Use Microsoft Edge - Try early morning or late night - Write down your answers before starting so you can quickly re-enter if it crashes If still having issues, you have 2 options: 1. Keep trying the website (can take days) 2. Call them directly (good luck getting through) Best solution I found was using claimyr.com - yes it costs $20 but they handle the calling/holding and get you to a real person who can file the claim over the phone. Way better than fighting with the broken website. Dont give up - you need these benefits and its worth the hassle to get it done right!

its been like this since forever smh. ny unemployment living in 1995 with these systems 🤡