Can I still file for ny unemployment if I haven't claimed for several weeks?

Yes, you can still request back weeks. You'll need to call the ny unemployment office though, because you can't do it through the online portal after a certain time. Be prepared to explain why you didn't claim (your temp job is a valid reason). They'll probably ask for details about the temp job too. Better do it ASAP!

After struggling to get through to ny unemployment for weeks, I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me a callback with an actual agent! Saved me hours of waiting on hold and the agent was able to backdate my claim immediately. Got all my missed payments within a week. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after trying for days. Check out their process here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

You can request backdating but there's a limit. I think you have to do it within 30 days of your last claim. Since you're still in that window you should be ok. Just be prepared to explain why you didn't claim (your temp job is a valid reason). If you wait longer than 30 days it gets wayyyy more complicated.

You're probably sol tbh. The sytem isnt designed to help people who miss weeks. they're strict af about claiming every week even if it gets backdated.

I had almost the exact same thing happen! Call the unemployment office and explain your situation. Since you had a legitimate reason (you were working), they should be able to help you claim those weeks. You'll need to speak to a claims specialist though, not just a regular rep. Keep calling until someone helps you. And do it IMMEDIATELY - every day you wait makes it harder.

Here's EXACTLY what you need to do (I worked through this exact situation last month): 1. Don't try to handle this online - you MUST call them directly 2. When you call, specifically ask for help with backdating missed claim weeks 3. Be honest about why you didn't claim (temporary work is a valid reason) 4. Have documentation ready about your temp job (dates, hours, pay) 5. They might ask you to fill out certifications for each missed week 6. Be prepared to verify your identity again 7. Stay polite but persistent - sometimes the first agent can't help but a supervisor can The phone system is beyond frustrating though. I spent 3 days trying before I found claimyr.com which got me a callback from an actual NYSDOL agent. Once I finally spoke to someone, they fixed my backdating issue in about 15 minutes. Don't give up! The money is rightfully yours if you qualified during those weeks. You just need to get through to a human who can actually help you.

They're gonna want dates and proof of your temp employment. Make sure you have all that info ready before u call. I had to send in pay stubs from when I was working temp to justify why I stopped claiming for a while.

LMAOOO good luck even getting someone on the phone. I called 47 times yesterday and got hung up on every single time. The NY unemployment system is a JOKE 🤡

i went thru the EXACT same thing in august. you have 2 choice: keep calling until someone helps (took me 2 weeks of trying) or use one of those services that waits on hold for you like claimyr. i was desperate and used claimyr after banging my head against the wall for 10 days. had an agent on the phone within 2 hours who fixed everything.

You have 60 days to claim missed weeks without needing special approval according to the handbook. After that, you need to go through an appeal process. Since you're at 4 weeks, you should be fine but DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER! Call asap!

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!