Is my NY unemployment bye date 9/5 the last day I can claim benefits or when I'm completely cut off?

BYE date means Benefit Year End date, so 9/5 is the last day your claim is active. You cant claim after that day.

Your BYE (Benefit Year End) date of 9/5/2025 is the last day your current benefit year is active. You can certify for the week ending 9/5, but you won't be able to claim for any weeks after that date. If you still have a balance in your account when your benefit year ends, unfortunately that money does go back into the general unemployment insurance fund - you don't get to keep claiming until your balance reaches zero. If you're still unemployed after your BYE date, you'll need to file a new claim to continue receiving benefits. The system will evaluate your eligibility for a new benefit year based on any work you've done during your current benefit year.

Dont overthink it, u just cant claim AFTER the bye date. So submit for that last week b4 it hits & ur good

Great question about the certification timing. The BYE date affects your eligibility period, not your certification period. So yes, you would certify on Sunday 9/7 for the week ending 9/5. The system understands this workflow and won't lock you out from claiming that final week. Just make sure you certify as soon as possible after that week ends.

I had the same issue with getting locked out right at my BYE date last month. After wasting days trying to get through on the phone, I used Claimyr.com to connect with an agent. It got me through to a real person in about 20 minutes who was able to process my final week's payment. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - it basically calls for you and holds your place in line. The agent told me this happens a lot with the system automatically locking people out at BYE dates even though you're supposed to be able to certify for that final week.

also jus so u kno - if ur still unemployed u can apply for a new claim rite after ur BYE date hits. doesnt mean ur done 4ever

To clarify about continuing benefits after your BYE date: Yes, you need to have worked during your benefit year to qualify for a new claim. Specifically, you need to have earned wages in employment equal to at least 10 times your weekly benefit rate. If you haven't worked enough during your benefit year, you won't be eligible for a new regular UI claim. However, depending on the current economic situation, there might be extension programs available. These change based on legislation, so you would need to check the NYSDOL website for current options after your benefit year ends. Regarding your original question: The safest approach is to make sure you certify for your final week (ending 9/5) as soon as the system allows on 9/7. While the system should allow this certification since it's for the period before your BYE date, some users have experienced technical issues as others have mentioned.

I had the EXACT same question last year!!! My bye date was in April 2024 and I was so confused about it. Just to add to what everyone else is saying - the certification system works on a Sunday-Saturday week. So your last week would be the week containing your BYE date. And you certify for it after that week is over. Oh and don't forget that if you DO qualify for a new benefit year, there's usually a gap week where you won't get paid. They call it a "waiting week" for the new claim. Just so you're prepared financially for that.

The whole BYE date thing is just another way the system screws people over!!! I had $2800 left in my account when my BYE date hit and they just TOOK IT BACK. That money should be MINE - I worked for YEARS and paid into the system!!! The whole thing is designed to be confusing on purpose so people miss out on benefits they deserve.

my cousin had this happen last month and she said if you call right before your BYE date they can sometimes extend it especially if you have balance left. not sure if thats true for everyone tho.