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How to claim backdated unemployment weeks after initial denial?
Need help figuring out backdated payments. Was doing weekly certifications for months but found out my initial claim got denied. Just got approved on a new claim but missing 3 months of payments. Anyone know how to get those backdated weeks?
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Just laid off in New York - How to apply for unemployment in 2024?
Got laid off from my job last Friday and need to apply for unemployment benefits. Last time I filed was during covid in 2020, and I know the process has changed since then. Can anyone walk me through the current steps to file? Really need help figuring out the new system.
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IMPORTANT INFO FOR 2024 CLAIMS: The process has changed significantly since 2020. Here's what you need to know: 1. Claims are now fully online through ny.gov 2. Weekly certification is mandatory 3. Work search requirements are strictly enforced 4. Benefits take 2-3 weeks to start 5. You must upload ID verification docs If you need help reaching someone, use claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold and connect you with an agent. Saved me hours of frustration. DM me if you need more specific help!
This is super helpful thank you! Quick q - what counts as ID verification?
Usually drivers license or state ID + ssn card works best. Sometimes they ask for birth certificate too
New York Unemployment: Called Governor's office, got through to DOL in 5 minutes!
Finally got through to unemployment after weeks of trying! Called the governor's office, asked to be transferred to DOL, and within 5 minutes I was talking to someone who fixed my claim. My benefits should start coming now. Thanks to everyone here who suggested this method!
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Didnt work for me... got transferred but still ended up waiting 2 hrs smh
try early morning. seems like thats the best time to get through
Previous employer claiming insubordination to block New York Unemployment - waiting 6 weeks
My weekly certifications haven't paid out for 6 weeks because my previous employer is claiming I was insubordinate. They are known to be dishonest and manipulate the system. Anyone deal with this before? Will I get to tell my side of the story?
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New York Unemployment - How are self employment wages calculated for benefits?
Need help understanding how ny unemployment calculates the weekly benefit amount for self employed people. Been working as a freelancer for the past 2 years and trying to figure out what my benefits would be. Anyone know how they figure this out?
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make sure ur reporting all ur income correctly or it'll come back to bite u later fr fr
learned this the hard way 😠had to pay back benefits cause I messed up my income reporting
anyone else getting different answers every time they call?
omg YES! each person tells me something different i stg
use claimyr.com and ask to speak with a tier 2 rep, they know more about self employment cases
Freya Johansen
check ur spam folder for any notices they mightve sent about the initial denial. they'll probably ask y u didnt appeal right away
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NebulaNomad
Authorgood point! just found some old emails from them buried in there
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Omar Fawzi
Pro tip: document EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of ur weekly certs, save any correspondence. ny unemployment loves to lose paperwork lmaooo
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Chloe Wilson
fr fr learned this the hard way 💅
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