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I swear they design the system to be confusing on purpose. When I got my backpay it came in 3 separate deposits over 2 weeks. First big chunk, then nothing for 8 days, then two smaller payments back to back. Nobody at NY unemployment could explain why. 🤦♂️
The unemployment website is useless for this. You 100% need to call and talk to a human. If your reason was that you were working a temp job, they should be able to help you claim those weeks since you're eligible again now.
just went through this exact thing. its a nightmare BUT they will backdate you if you can get a human on the phone. its just the 'getting a human' part thats impossible. i ended up using claimyr.com after trying for 3 weeks to get through. paid them and had an agent on the line within the hour. they fixed it all up on that call. best money i spent all year considering how much backpay i was owed!
whatever you do, DON'T file an amended return for this! the IRS specifically said not to do that for the unemployment tax exclusion. it will just mess things up more and push you to the back of line
tip from a former IRS employee: call the regular number but speak spanish when prompted. the spanish line has way shorter wait times and most agents speak english too. they'll just transfer you if needed
i got approved but my landlord refuses to participate in the program. says he doesn't want to agree to their terms (can't evict for 12 months, can't raise rent, etc). so now i'm just stuck in limbo. has anyone dealt with this?
ngl I was shocked when my ERAP application actually got approved. Applied in October, approved in January, landlord got paid last week. I didn't do anything special - just made sure all my docs were clear and followed up like once a week through the message center in the portal. Maybe I just got lucky with a good caseworker.
Natalie Khan
After my unemployment check went missing, I spent 2 days calling non-stop trying to reach someone. Busy signal every time. Found claimyr.com and got through in an hour. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast - turns out my check was sent to my old address even though I updated it months ago.
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Daryl Bright
•yeah right, another 'miracle solution'... what's the catch? 🙄
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Natalie Khan
•no catch, they just wait on hold so you don't have to. literally saved me days of my life. check the reviews
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Sienna Gomez
OP have you tried going physically to a NYS career center? sometimes they can help you with unemployment issues too and at least you're dealing with a real person
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Jungleboo Soletrain
•I didn't know that was an option! Is there a website where I can find the nearest location?
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Sienna Gomez
•yep just google "ny career center near me" - make sure to bring ID and any paperwork you have
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