UI claim stuck pending, can't verify weekly. NYDOL website not working. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my unemployment claim. It's still pending and I'm supposed to keep verifying every week, but the system won't let me. Has anyone else run into this issue? Any advice on what to do?
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GalaxyGazer
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been trying to verify for weeks now and the system keeps glitching out. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling them? I've been on hold for hours with no luck.
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Mateo Sanchez
•Calling is a nightmare 😫 I spent 3 days trying to get through. Finally got someone but they couldn't even help. This system is a joke!
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Aisha Mahmood
•Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 mins on hold that way.
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GalaxyGazer
•Thanks for the tips! I'll try calling early tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Ethan Moore
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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Yuki Kobayashi
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Carmen Vega
•$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The system should work better.
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Ethan Moore
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After weeks of trying, I finally got through and sorted out my issue. Worth every penny imo.
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QuantumQuester
•How long did you have to wait once you used the service?
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Ethan Moore
•It took about 2 hours total, but I just went about my day and got a call when an agent was ready. Way better than being stuck on hold myself!
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Andre Moreau
Have you tried clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that helps with website issues. Also, make sure you're using a supported browser. The unemployment site can be picky.
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Zoe Stavros
This is why we need to overhaul the entire unemployment system. It's clearly not designed to handle high volume or complex cases. We should be writing to our representatives about this!
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Jamal Harris
•100% agree. The system is broken and needs a complete redesign. It's failing the people who need it most.
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Mei Chen
•Lol good luck with that. Politicians don't care about us peasants 🤡
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Liam Sullivan
Here's what worked for me: 1. Try accessing the site during off-peak hours (like early morning or late night) 2. Use a different device if possible (I had success with my phone when my computer didn't work) 3. Make sure all your info is up to date in the system 4. If all else fails, try contacting them through social media. Sometimes they respond faster there. Hope this helps! Don't give up, it's frustrating but keep at it.
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Nia Harris
•Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try these steps. Really appreciate the help 💯
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Amara Okafor
anyone else notice the system always seems to crash right when you need it most? 🤔 conspiracy theory: they do it on purpose to reduce payouts
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CosmicCommander
•Take off the tinfoil hat, bro. It's just an outdated system that can't handle the load.
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Amara Okafor
•Maybe, but you gotta admit the timing is sus af 👀
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Giovanni Colombo
Hey OP, when did you first file your claim? There might be different solutions depending on how long it's been pending.
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Nia Harris
•I filed about 6 weeks ago. Been stuck in pending limbo ever since 😩
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Giovanni Colombo
•Oof, that's rough. Definitely try calling or using that service someone mentioned above. 6 weeks is way too long to be pending.
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