Can I get ny unemployment backpay for part-time work since last November?

You can definitely file now, but backpay is tricky. NY unemployment generally only pays from when you first file your claim, not from when you first became eligible. I tried getting backpay for 2 months when I didnt know I qualified and they denied it. Still worth trying though - the worst they can say is no.

I had a similar situation but finally got thru to a real person after using claimyr.com - it was the best decision I made after wasting weeks trying to get someone on the phone. The agent was able to help me understand my options for partial benefits while doing gig work. Not sure about your backpay situation, but talking to an actual human was the only thing that cleared up my confusion. Check out their explanation video: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

i think ur out of luck tbh... ny unemployment is strict about filing dates. my roomate waited 2 weeks to file and they wouldn't backdate it. The system is designed to screw us over 😤

Here's the deal with NY unemployment and partial benefits (coming from someone who's been there): First off, yes, you can absolutely collect partial unemployment while working part-time. The key is that your weekly earnings must be below your maximum benefit rate. NY has a specific formula: for every day you work, even if it's just one hour, they deduct 25% of your weekly benefit. As for getting backpay - officially, benefits start from when you file, not when you became eligible. HOWEVER, you can request what's called a "backdated claim" if you can show good cause for why you didn't file earlier. Ignorance of the rules *sometimes* counts as good cause depending on the agent you speak with. What you need to do: 1. File your claim immediately through the NY unemployment website 2. After filing, call and request to speak with an agent about backdating your claim 3. Be prepared to provide documentation of your part-time hours and pay since November 4. Explain clearly that you didn't know you were eligible while working part-time Fair warning - the phone lines are absolutely swamped and you might spend days trying to reach someone. I personally had success using claimyr.com to get through to an agent after wasting hours on hold. Whatever you do, don't give up! The difference between getting backpay and not could be thousands of dollars in your pocket. Good luck! The system is frustrating but sometimes persistence pays off.

same exact thing happened to me!!! worked part time at walmart for 6 months b4 my friend told me I could get partial UI. when I finally applied they only gave me benefits from the date I applied forward, nothing backward 😭

It's actually a myth that you can't get backdated payments. I had success getting 3 months of backdated benefits, BUT you need to get a sympathetic agent on the phone and be very clear about why you didn't know (like if the website was confusing, or if covid disrupted normal processes, etc). The key is documenting EVERYTHING and being persistent.

Backpay for November to now? Good luck with that 😂 NY unemployment is basically designed to make you give up. They WANT you to not know the rules so they can save money.

There's actually a specific form for backdating claims due to misinformation or confusion about eligibility. I think it's called Request for Reconsideration or something. You'll need to provide proof of your part-time work and explain why you didn't file earlier. I've seen people get up to 4 months of backdated benefits, so it's possible!

Throwing my experience into the mix: I was in almost EXACTLY your situation. Lost my full-time job, worked part-time, didn't know I could get partial UI. I filed late (about 3 months) and after multiple calls and explaining my situation, they did approve some backdated payments - but not all of them. They gave me about half of what I requested. It's definitely case-by-case and depends entirely on who you talk to.

just be prepared for a FIGHT. ny unemployment will make you jump through 500 hoops and then probably still deny you. but definitely worth trying! document every single call, every single conversation. if they say no, appeal appeal appeal.

idk about NY specifically but in CA they will backdate if you have a "good cause" reason. not knowing the rules sometimes counts but you gotta be persistent. either way apply NOW dont wait another day!!!

The way NY unemployment calculates partial benefits is actually pretty generous compared to other states. For every day you work, they reduce your benefit by 25%. So if you only worked 3 days a week at your part-time job, you'd still get 25% of your full benefit. Definitely apply now, and ask about backdating when you talk to someone.

Not to be that person, but like... why didn't you research unemployment benefits when you lost your job? That's literally the first thing most people do. All this info is on the NY unemployment website.

u have 3 days (72 hrs) from when ur first eligible to file or u lose those benefits forever. thats the official rule. BUT sometimes they'll make exceptions for "good cause" - not knowing about partial UI benefits might count depending on the agent you talk to.