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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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Getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor to clarify eligibility questions used to be impossible until I found claimyr.com. They help you actually reach a real agent who can explain your specific situation. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than spending hours on hold or getting hung up on.
never heard of that but might be worth trying if i need to talk to someone about my claim status
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I tried to file my second claim because their phone lines are always busy. If you run into that problem, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows exactly how it works. Made the whole process so much easier than sitting on hold for hours.
How does that work exactly? Do they just call for you or something?
They basically handle the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent picks up. Saved me probably 6 hours of trying to get through on my own.
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Wait I'm confused - if you get fired do you still have to do the job search requirements? I thought that was only if you quit or got laid off. This whole unemployment thing is so complicated!!!
Yes, you still need to meet job search requirements regardless of why you're unemployed. NYS Department of Labor requires you to actively look for work and document your job search activities for your weekly claims.
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The whole system is messed up honestly. These small businesses get squeezed by wage mandates then workers like us get thrown under the bus. At least unemployment exists but the NYS Department of Labor makes it unnecessarily complicated to apply. Make sure you document EVERYTHING about your job loss because they'll question every detail.
What kind of documentation should I keep? I have my final paystub and the termination notice from my manager.
File your claim immediately - don't wait! You can apply online through my.ny.gov and the process is pretty straightforward. The minimum wage amount doesn't matter for eligibility, only that you worked and earned wages. Since your employer cited financial reasons rather than performance issues, you should have a smooth approval process. Just be honest about the circumstances and keep records of your job search activities since you'll need to certify weekly that you're looking for work.
Thanks for the advice! I'll start the application tonight. Do I need to wait until my final paycheck clears or can I file right away?
File right away - there's usually a waiting week anyway. Your final pay date will be part of the application but don't delay filing.
Giovanni Conti
Whatever you do, don't count on getting the maximum amount. The system is designed to lowball everyone. I made $65k and only got $380/week. It's better than nothing but definitely not enough to maintain your lifestyle while job hunting.
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Fatima Al-Hashimi
Just to add - you can collect for up to 26 weeks in NY, but you have to meet the work search requirements every week. Keep good records of your job applications because they do audit those sometimes.
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Jamal Carter
•Good point about the job search requirements. How many applications do they require per week?
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AstroAdventurer
•It's 3 work search activities per week, but they can be job applications, networking events, or even online training courses. Just document everything.
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