Weekly benefit amount $0, claim pending despite no issues - What to do?
My weekly benefit amount and maximum benefit are showing $0, and my claim is still pending. I got the monetary amount letter and talked to someone last week who said payments would be released this week, but nothing yet. They said there were no issues with my claim, so I'm confused about the holdup. Any ideas on what I should do? Is waiting until Friday my best option?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve pending unemployment claim issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlJZktaUvWM
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Liam O'Donnell
Ugh, I feel ya. The system is so messed up rn. I had the same issue last month. Kept calling and finally got through to someone who fixed it. Took like 2 weeks tho. Hang in there!
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Mei Liu
•Thanks for the support. How many times did you have to call before getting through?
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Liam O'Donnell
•Honestly, I lost count 😅 Felt like a million times. But I think it was actually around 50-60 calls over a few days. It's brutal out there.
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Amara Nwosu
•50-60 calls?! That's insane. There's gotta be a better way 🤔
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AstroExplorer
I found a method to 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Giovanni Moretti
•Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work? Is it legit?
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AstroExplorer
•It's totally legit! They use an automated system to call and navigate the menu, then when a real person answers, it connects you. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•Idk man, paying to get through seems sketchy. Shouldn't this be a free service?
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AstroExplorer
•I get the skepticism, but for me, it was worth every penny. Time is money, and I was wasting days trying to get through. This solved it in one go.
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Dylan Cooper
•Just checked out their site. Seems legit, but has anyone else used it successfully?
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Sofia Perez
Don't wait til Friday, homie. Call them ASAP! Sometimes you gotta be the squeaky wheel to get the grease, ya feel me? 💯
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Dmitry Smirnov
Here's what I'd do: 1. Keep calling every day. Use the Claimyr service (claimyr.com) if you're struggling to get through. It costs a bit, but it's worth it to actually talk to someone. 2. Document everything. Write down who you talk to, when, and what they say. 3. Check your online account daily for updates. 4. If you don't see movement by Friday, consider reaching out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things along. 5. Make sure all your documents are in order. Sometimes there's a hold-up because they're missing something, even if they don't tell you. 6. Be patient but persistent. The system is overwhelmed, but you'll get through eventually. Remember, you're not alone in this. Lots of us are dealing with similar issues. Stay strong! 💪
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Mei Liu
•Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely start calling daily. Have you used Claimyr before?
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Dmitry Smirnov
•Yeah, I've used Claimyr twice now. It's a game-changer if you're having trouble getting through. Just make sure you're ready when they connect you!
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ElectricDreamer
•Great advice! I'd add: check your spam folder regularly. Sometimes important emails end up there.
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Ava Johnson
lol welcome to the wonderful world of ny unemployment 🤡 where everything's made up and the timelines don't matter
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Miguel Diaz
•🤣🤣🤣 For real tho. It's like playing unemployment roulette
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Zainab Ahmed
Have you tried checking your payment history on the website? Sometimes it updates there before the claim status changes.
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Mei Liu
•I didn't know about that! I'll check it out right now, thanks for the tip!
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Connor Byrne
Ive been in the same boat for 3 weeks now. its so frustrating! let me know if u figure anything out
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Yara Abboud
This happened to me last year. Turns out there was an identity verification issue they never told me about. Def keep calling and ask specifically if there are ANY holds or issues with your claim, even minor ones.
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Mei Liu
•Oh no, that sounds awful. How long did it take to resolve once you found out about the issue?
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Yara Abboud
•It took about 2 more weeks after I found out. Had to upload some extra docs. Such a headache 😫
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PixelPioneer
Pro tip: call right when they open. I always have better luck getting through early in the morning. Also, try the Claimyr service if you're really stuck. claimyr.com saved me a ton of time.
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