Notifying NY Unemployment about 1-week international travel - Do I need to speak to someone?

I found a way to solve NY unemployment travel reporting issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZCnbcb-omY

Ugh, the ny unemployment system is such a maze 🤦‍♂️ I had to deal with this last month. Honestly, good luck getting through to an actual person on that number. I spent hours trying.

Hey, I found a method that actually works to get someone on the phone. I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

From my experience, sending a secure message is your best bet. They usually respond within a few days. Just make sure to include all the details about your trip.

Yo, I'm in the same boat ⛵ (literally lol, going on a cruise next month). Following this thread for answers!

Listen up, folks. I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: • First, definitely try to speak with a real person. The automated system doesn't cover all scenarios. • If you can't get through (which is likely), send a secure message through your online account. Be super specific: - Mention your travel dates - Explain it's a temporary trip - State that you'll be available for work upon return • DO NOT certify for benefits while you're out of the country. It's against the rules and could get you in trouble. • If possible, try to schedule your trip between certification weeks. This can minimize complications. • Keep all your travel documents in case they ask for proof later. • When you return, you might need to call again to reactivate your claim. Remember, rules can change, so always double-check the latest info on the NY unemployment website. Oh, and pro tip: if you're struggling to get through on the phone, try using Claimyr. It's a bit pricey, but it's saved my bacon more than once when I needed to actually talk to someone.

smh why does everything with ny unemployment gotta be so complicated 🙄 its like they WANT us to mess up

Has anyone actually gotten in trouble for not reporting a short trip? Asking for a friend... 👀

I swear, dealing with ny unemployment is harder than finding a new job sometimes 😂😭

Quick question: does anyone know if this applies to trips to other states too, or just international travel?