Can I update my NY unemployment claim to add a forgotten employer from last year?

You need to call them asap. The system probably won't let you update it online after this long. The sooner you fix it the better - they might view it as fraud if they find out later and you didn't try to correct it.

After being in the EXACT same situation (forgot to add a 4-month job), I finally got through to a real person using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically hold your place in line and call you when a rep picks up. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast and they helped me update my work history without penalties. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after weeks of trying. Check out this video too: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

YES you can update it, but you NEED to talk to a rep. They can add the missing employer retroactively. DON'T wait for them to discover it in a wage audit or youll be in bigger trouble. Missing wages is technically misrepresentation, but if you self-report the mistake they're usualy understanding.

I had a simlar issue where I forgot to report a job i worked at for only 2 months. I didn't realize until almost a year later! I ended up getting a letter saying I had unreported wages and they were going to audit my claim. Took forever to sort out and I had to pay back some benefits + a small penalty. Definitely call and fix it before they find it themselves.

Look, heres the deal with NY unemployment - they WILL eventually find any unreported wages through quarterly employer tax filings. The system automatically cross-checks. Better to come clean now than have them come after you later with penalties and interest. This happens ALL the time, your best bet is to call and explain it was an honest mistake.

I work at an accounting firm and deal with this stuff regularly for clients. Here's what you need to know: First, don't panic. Mistakes happen and NYSDOL recognizes this. The key is addressing it proactively. What you need to do: - Call the claims center directly (good luck getting through with regular calling) - Explain it was an inadvertent omission - Have the employer info ready (EIN, address, dates worked, wages earned) - They'll recalculate your benefit rate - You may need to repay some benefits if the additional wages would have changed your weekly amount Important: If you're struggling to get through on the phone, I've had multiple clients successfully use claimyr.com to connect with representatives. It's a service that waits on hold for you and connects you with an agent when they're available. Much better than spending days trying to call. The sooner you address this, the less likely you'll face penalties. NYSDOL conducts regular wage verifications, so they'll eventually discover the missing employer anyway. Being proactive shows good faith.

i made the same mistake two years ago and never fixed it. now they sent me a letter saying i commited fraud and owe $5,800 plus penalties. dont be like me fix it asap

The real question is how much did you make at that job compared to your benefit amount? If you made significantly more at the forgotten job, you might have been overpaid benefits and will need to repay. If it was a small amount that wouldn't have changed your benefit calculation, you might be fine with just updating your record.

I used to work for ny unemployment (quit last year thank god). People forget jobs all the time. Call the office, explain the situation, and they'll help you update it. Just be honest - say you genuinely forgot. As long as you're coming forward voluntarily before they catch it, they're usually pretty understanding.

anyone saying its "too late" is wrong. you can amend claims even years later. the real issue is getting someone on the phone who knows what they're doing. took me 49 calls over 3 days to reach a human last time i had a problem.

Bruh they gonna put you in JAIL 👮‍♀️🚨

This is why the NY unemployment system needs a complete overhaul. How are regular people supposed to navigate this bureaucratic nightmare? Even honest mistakes become huge problems because the system is designed to be confusing and punitive. The whole thing needs to be simplified.

side note but anytime you need to talk to NY unemployment go with claimyr.com its the only thing that actually works. otherwise you'll waste days trying to get through