To all those having trouble reaching a human at Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/vwA1GGuV83Y
I'm in a similar situation waiting for my back pay. From what I've learned, you'll need to contact directly to request backdating of your claim. The phone numbers Tom shared look helpful - I've been having trouble getting through on the regular lines. You might also want to gather all your documentation showing when you first became unemployed due to COVID-19, as they'll likely ask for proof of your eligibility period. Has anyone else here had success with the backdating process? Would love to hear about your experience and timeline.
@Amina Sy Thanks for sharing your experience! I m'also waiting on back pay and it s'been such a frustrating process. Do you know if there s'a specific form or documentation they require when requesting backdating? I have my original unemployment date from March 2020 but I m'worried they might need additional proof. Also wondering if anyone knows roughly how long the backdating process takes once you finally get through to someone at DES?
I'm also dealing with back pay issues and it's been a real struggle. From what I've gathered, you definitely need to call and specifically request backdating - they won't automatically process it. Make sure you have documentation ready showing when you first became unemployed due to COVID-19. I've been trying the phone numbers Tom shared since the regular lines are almost impossible to get through on. One thing I learned is to call right when they open at 7 AM - seems to be the best time to actually reach someone. Has anyone had luck with filing an appeal if your initial backdating request gets denied? The whole process seems so inconsistent depending on which agent you talk to.
@Benjamin Johnson That s'really helpful advice about calling right at 7 AM! I m'new to this whole process and have been struggling to get through to anyone at DES. Just to clarify - when you say documentation "showing when you first became unemployed due to COVID-19, what" specific types of documents work best? I have some text messages from my employer about the shutdown and a letter they sent, but I m'not sure if that s'sufficient. Also, has anyone here actually received their back pay yet, and if so, how long did it take from when you first requested the backdating? I m'trying to set realistic expectations for how long this might take. Thanks for any insight!
Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve reaching unemployment agents, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he1el8SyG-I
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Tom Maxon
Hi Robert, have you tried calling the and speaking to an agent to a claim? That is the fastest way, by far.
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DeAnnamarie Wisely
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Tom Maxon
To all those having trouble reaching a human at Unemployment. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/vwA1GGuV83Y
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Amina Sy
I'm in a similar situation waiting for my back pay. From what I've learned, you'll need to contact directly to request backdating of your claim. The phone numbers Tom shared look helpful - I've been having trouble getting through on the regular lines. You might also want to gather all your documentation showing when you first became unemployed due to COVID-19, as they'll likely ask for proof of your eligibility period. Has anyone else here had success with the backdating process? Would love to hear about your experience and timeline.
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Adrian Hughes
•@Amina Sy Thanks for sharing your experience! I m'also waiting on back pay and it s'been such a frustrating process. Do you know if there s'a specific form or documentation they require when requesting backdating? I have my original unemployment date from March 2020 but I m'worried they might need additional proof. Also wondering if anyone knows roughly how long the backdating process takes once you finally get through to someone at DES?
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Benjamin Johnson
I'm also dealing with back pay issues and it's been a real struggle. From what I've gathered, you definitely need to call and specifically request backdating - they won't automatically process it. Make sure you have documentation ready showing when you first became unemployed due to COVID-19. I've been trying the phone numbers Tom shared since the regular lines are almost impossible to get through on. One thing I learned is to call right when they open at 7 AM - seems to be the best time to actually reach someone. Has anyone had luck with filing an appeal if your initial backdating request gets denied? The whole process seems so inconsistent depending on which agent you talk to.
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Sayid Hassan
•@Benjamin Johnson That s'really helpful advice about calling right at 7 AM! I m'new to this whole process and have been struggling to get through to anyone at DES. Just to clarify - when you say documentation "showing when you first became unemployed due to COVID-19, what" specific types of documents work best? I have some text messages from my employer about the shutdown and a letter they sent, but I m'not sure if that s'sufficient. Also, has anyone here actually received their back pay yet, and if so, how long did it take from when you first requested the backdating? I m'trying to set realistic expectations for how long this might take. Thanks for any insight!
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