Missed first week UI claim - How to backdate payments with NYDOL?
Hey everyone, I messed up and missed claiming my unemployment for the first week. Now I need to backtrack the payments for my unemployment period. Has anyone dealt with this before? What should I say when I finally get through to someone on the phone?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve missed unemployment claim backdate, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9BoKZQbhZs
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Skylar Neal
Ugh, been there done that. It's such a pain to deal with the unemployment office. Here's what I did when I was in your shoes: 1. Call first thing in the morning. Like, set an alarm and be ready to dial at 8:00 AM sharp. 2. When you get through, explain calmly that you missed claiming for the first week and need to backdate your claim. 3. Be prepared with all your info - dates, previous wages, etc. 4. If the first person can't help, politely ask to speak with a supervisor. Good luck! The system is a mess, but hang in there.
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Vincent Bimbach
•This is solid advice 💯 I'd add: document EVERYTHING. Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. It'll save your butt if theres any discrepancies later.
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Kelsey Chin
•Calling at 8 AM sharp never worked for me. Always got the 'all lines are busy' message. Any other tips for actually getting through?
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Skylar Neal
•Yeah, it can be hit or miss. Sometimes I had to redial for an hour straight. It's frustrating, but persistence is key. Also, try calling on a Tuesday or Wednesday - seems to be less busy than Mondays.
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Norah Quay
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Leo McDonald
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Jessica Nolan
•$20? That's highway robbery! The unemployment office should be accessible for free!
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Norah Quay
•I get the skepticism, but after spending hours trying to get through, $20 was worth it to me. It's not ideal, but it worked when I was desperate.
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Angelina Farar
lol good luck. i've been trying to fix a similar issue for WEEKS. the system is broken af 🤡
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Sebastián Stevens
Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot!
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Bethany Groves
•This! I got a response within a day when I tweeted at them. Make sure to not include any personal info in the public tweet tho.
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KingKongZilla
Protip: When you call, immediately ask for a tier 2 specialist. The first-level reps often can't help with backdating claims.
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Rebecca Johnston
•This is the way. Tier 2 specialists are the real MVPs. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Nathan Dell
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get what we're entitled to? The whole system needs an overhaul smh
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Maya Jackson
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it difficult on purpose to discourage people from claiming.
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Tristan Carpenter
•Totally agree. We need to start contacting our representatives about this. It's unacceptable.
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