Need advice for upcoming unemployment law dispute call with DEW - how to prepare?
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with an unemployment law dispute and I'm not sure how to handle it. I've got a call coming up with the unemployment office and I'm feeling pretty nervous. Anyone have experience with this kind of thing? What should I expect and how should I prepare?
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Paolo Ricci
Been there, done that. Here's what you need to do: 1. Get all your paperwork together. Denial letters, emails, everything. 2. Write down important dates and events related to your claim. 3. During the call, explain your situation clearly and don't be afraid to ask questions. 4. Ask about the appeals process, just in case. 5. After the call, send a follow-up email summarizing what was discussed. If things get complicated, you might want to consider talking to a lawyer who specializes in employment law. Good luck!
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Amina Toure
•This is solid advice. I'd add: record the call if your state allows it. It's been a lifesaver for me in disputes.
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Oliver Zimmermann
•Woah, recording calls? Isn't that like, illegal or something? 😳
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Amina Toure
•Nah, it depends on the state. Some states are one-party consent, meaning only one person on the call needs to know it's being recorded. But yeah, definitely check your local laws first!
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Keisha Williams
•Thanks for the detailed advice! I'm definitely gonna write everything down before the call. Not sure about recording tho, seems risky 😅
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CosmicCommander
ugh the unemployment office is THE WORST. good luck getting anyone competent on the phone. i swear they hire ppl who flunked out of clown college 🤡
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Natasha Volkova
•Hey now, that's not fair. Those people are just doing their jobs. The system is broken, not the workers.
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CosmicCommander
•found the unemployment office worker 🙄
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Natasha Volkova
•Nope, just someone who's been on both sides of the phone. A little empathy goes a long way, my friend.
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Javier Torres
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 the link: https://claimyr.com
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Emma Davis
•Sounds sketchy. How does it work exactly?
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Javier Torres
•It's legit! You just put in your phone number, and they call you when they get a real person on the line. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Malik Johnson
•$20 to make a phone call? That's highway robbery! 😤
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Javier Torres
•I mean, yeah it's not cheap, but time is money. And I was losing my mind trying to get through on my own.
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Isabella Ferreira
whatever you do, dont lose your cool on the call. i did that and now im pretty sure im blacklisted or somethin. keep ur composure no matter how frustrating it gets
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Ravi Sharma
Has anyone tried contacting their local representative about unemployment issues? I've heard sometimes they can help cut through the red tape.
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NebulaNomad
•I did! My state rep's office was actually super helpful. They liaised with the unemployment office and got my issue resolved in like a week.
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Freya Thomsen
•Wow, really? Maybe I should give that a shot. Been waiting on a response for months now 😫
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Omar Fawaz
Pro tip: if you can, try calling right when they open. The wait times are usually shorter and the agents aren't as burnt out yet.
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Chloe Martin
•This! Also, avoid calling on Mondays if possible. It's usually their busiest day.
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Diego Rojas
idk if this helps but i had a similar issue last year. turns out it was all becuz of a stupid typo on my initial claim. double check ALL ur paperwork!
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