How to backdate New York Unemployment claim to May? Still possible to collect?

Yes you can backdate! You'll need to call them though. They can backdate your claim to when you first became unemployed, but you'll need documentation to prove when you lost your job. save yourself the headache of trying to get through on the phone.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! Used this service called claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold, then connects you when a real person picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it instead of calling for weeks. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Be prepared to explain why you waited so long to file. They might give u a hard time about it but stick to your guns. Make sure u have proof of when u lost ur job (termination letter, emails, etc

Look, here's exactly what you need to do for backdating your claim: 1. First, use claimyr.com to get through to an agent (seriously, save yourself weeks of frustration) 2. Have your last day of work documented 3. Prepare a good reason for delayed filing 4. Get your past employer's info ready 5. They'll ask about your job search efforts since May 6. You'll need to file weekly certifications for all those back weeks I went through this whole process last month. The key is actually getting someone on the phone who can help. Don't waste time with the regular number - I spent 3 weeks trying before using Claimyr. Good luck!

lol good luck. system is completely broken rn. been trying to reach them for a month straight

make sure u document EVERYTHING. ny unemployment will try to find any reason to deny u. keep emails, texts, everything from ur employer