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Felicity Bud

Missed certifying for NY unemployment on Sunday - What now?

I totally forgot to certify for my unemployment benefits this Sunday. I've been so stressed lately that it just slipped my mind. Now I'm worried about what's gonna happen to my payment. Does anyone know if there's a way to still certify late or if I'm just out of luck for this week? Really need that money and feeling pretty anxious about this mistake.

Tom Maxon

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I found a way to solve missed unemployment certification issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rUyInu4aA

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Max Reyes

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Don't panic! You can still certify for last week, but you gotta do it ASAP. Log into your account and look for the option to claim for previous weeks. Just be aware that your payment might be delayed a bit.

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Felicity Bud

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Oh thank god, that's a relief! I'll do that right now. Thanks for the quick response!

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Yeah, I've done this before. It's not ideal, but at least you don't lose the week completely. Just don't make it a habit lol

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Lilly Curtis

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Leo Simmons

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Ugh, I hate how easy it is to mess up with this system. They should send reminders or something. It's like they want us to fail šŸ™„

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Lindsey Fry

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Listen up, folks! Here's the deal with missed certifications for NY unemployment: • You have until Saturday at midnight to certify for the previous week • Log into your account and look for "Claim Weekly Benefits" • Select the week you missed and follow the prompts • Your payment will likely be delayed by a few days • If you miss multiple weeks, you might need to call and speak to a rep • Pro tip: Set a reminder on your phone for every Sunday! If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, I've heard good things about claimyr.com. It's a service that waits on hold for you and connects you when an agent is available. Costs a bit, but might be worth it if you're in a pinch. Remember, consistency is key with unemployment. Don't let those benefits slip away! šŸ’Ŗ

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This is super helpful, thanks for breaking it down! šŸ™

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Kayla Morgan

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That claimyr thing sounds interesting. Has anyone actually used it successfully?

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Lindsey Fry

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Yep, I've used claimyr.com myself. It's legit and saved me hours of hold time. Just make sure you're ready when they connect you!

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James Maki

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I swear, dealing with ny unemployment is like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. Why can't they make this process easier? 😤

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Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they're stuck in the stone age or somethin

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Cole Roush

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Hey OP, don't beat yourself up too much. We're all human and these things happen. Just make sure to certify ASAP and you should be good. Sending good vibes your way! ✨

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Felicity Bud

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Thanks for the kind words! Really appreciate the support from everyone here.

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Pro tip: I set an alarm on my phone for every Sunday at noon. Haven't missed a certification since. Also, write it down on a calendar or somethin if ur forgetful like me lol

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Yo, anyone know if theres a way to set up automatic certification? Like, why isn't that a thing in 2023? šŸ¤”

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Sayid Hassan

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For real! That would make life so much easier. But knowing the government, we'll probably have flying cars before that happens šŸ˜‚

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Rachel Tao

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I missed certifying once and ended up having to call. Took forever to get through. If you need to call, try using claimyr.com. It waits on hold for you and calls when an agent picks up. Saved me a ton of time.

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Derek Olson

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How much does claimyr cost? Is it worth it?

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Rachel Tao

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It's like $20 I think. Totally worth it imo if you need to talk to someone asap. Better than wasting a whole day on hold!

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Max Knight

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Hey Felicity! Don't stress too much about this - it happens to the best of us, especially when you're dealing with everything else life throws at you. I missed my certification once last year and was in full panic mode too. The good news is you're not totally out of luck! Like others mentioned, you should be able to backdate your claim. When you log in, look for something like "claim benefits for previous weeks" or similar wording. Sometimes it's not super obvious where to find it, so don't hesitate to poke around the interface a bit. One thing I learned the hard way - if you do have trouble finding the option online or run into any issues, calling them is your best bet. I know everyone complains about the wait times (and rightfully so!), but they can usually sort it out pretty quickly once you get through. Hang in there! You'll get this figured out. šŸ’™

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Miguel Ortiz

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Hey Felicity! I completely understand that anxiety - I missed my certification once too and it felt like the world was ending. The stress of being unemployed already makes it hard to keep track of everything, so don't beat yourself up about it. From my experience, you should be able to certify for the missed week through your online account. Look for something like "certify for benefits" or "weekly claim" - there's usually an option to select previous weeks. Just make sure you do it as soon as possible because there are deadlines. If you can't find the option online or run into any technical issues, calling the unemployment office is your backup plan. I know the wait times are brutal, but they can help you certify over the phone. Some people here have mentioned claimyr.com to help with the hold times - might be worth looking into if you need to call. The main thing is not to panic! One missed certification won't ruin everything, and the system does have ways to handle these situations. You're going to be okay! šŸ«‚

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Payton Black

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Miguel, this is such a reassuring response! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and was feeling so anxious about it. It's really helpful to hear from someone who's been through this exact same thing. The part about looking for "certify for benefits" or "weekly claim" is super specific and actionable - that's exactly the kind of detail I needed. I'm going to try the online option first thing tomorrow morning before considering calling. Thanks for taking the time to explain everything so clearly and for the encouragement! It really does help to know that missing one certification isn't the end of the world. šŸ™

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