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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have this demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get answers until I used their service to finally talk to someone who could explain what was holding up my claim.
Interesting, I'll check that out. The phone situation is definitely frustrating - either busy signal or I get disconnected after waiting forever.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything is better than trying to call normally. I've probably tried calling 50 times this month.
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The system is totally broken when unemployment spikes! They never staff up enough to handle the volume and we all just suffer while they take their sweet time processing claims. Meanwhile bills keep coming...
To answer your original question - during high unemployment, more people qualify for the basic 26 weeks of benefits because more people lose jobs through no fault of their own. But processing gets slower due to volume, and extended federal programs only activate when specific economic triggers are met at the state level.
Thank you! That's exactly what I was trying to understand. So my delay is probably just volume-related, not because the rules changed.
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WAIT can you collect both if you become disabled while on unemployment?? Asking for a friend who got hurt at work and is currently getting UI benefits but might need to apply for disability
That's a complex situation that would need individual review. Generally if someone becomes unable to work while collecting unemployment, they would need to stop certifying for UI benefits since they can no longer meet the 'able and available' requirement. They should contact NYS Department of Labor immediately to discuss their specific situation.
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Don't romanticize it too much though. The 1950s had limited opportunities for women and minorities, and job security was tied to specific industries. When those industries declined in the 70s and 80s, NYS Department of Labor saw massive unemployment spikes. Today's diverse economy is actually more resilient, even if individual claims are more complicated.
Good point about the diversity aspect. I was just thinking how much easier it seemed to navigate work back then, but you're right that it wasn't accessible to everyone.
If you're having trouble with current NYS Department of Labor processes while researching this stuff, I found claimyr.com super helpful for actually getting through to agents when I needed claim status updates. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call during peak hours.
Thanks for the tip! I'm not filing claims right now but that could be useful for my research if I need to speak with someone at NYS Department of Labor about historical data access.
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Getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone is nearly impossible these days. I spent weeks trying to get someone to explain my eligibility when my claim was in adjudication. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent who walked me through everything. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration compared to calling directly.
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Amara Chukwu
•Never heard of that before... did they charge you? I've been trying to get through for days about my claim status.
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Liam O'Sullivan
•Yeah there's a fee but honestly worth it when you can't get through any other way. Much faster than waiting on hold for hours just to get disconnected.
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Giovanni Conti
The whole system is so confusing! I was eligible but didn't realize I had to do the job search activities every week. Make sure you keep track of your job contacts because they can ask for your log anytime.
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Jamal Carter
•Good point - you need to make at least 3 job contacts per week and keep records. You can do this through online applications, in-person visits, networking contacts, etc. NYS Department of Labor has specific requirements about what counts as a valid job contact.
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