Missed one week of NY unemployment certification in July - can I still claim backpay?

Yes, you can request retroactive payment for a missed week! You need to call NYSDOL directly and explain your situation. They have a backdate request process specifically for missed certifications. Make sure you have the exact dates of the missed week ready when you call. Generally, you can request backdating for up to a month after the missed week, so if it was in July and it's still August, you should be fine.

had the same thing happen in may. missed a week cuz i was in the hospital. they made me fill out this form explaining why i didnt certify and i got the money like 2 weeks later. you should be good

This EXACT thing happened to me last month!! I was literally pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to fix it. The system is SOOO frustrating. I missed certifying because my internet was out for 3 days and by the time it came back online it was too late. I ended up calling like 20 times and couldn't get through to anyone. Does anyone know if there's a better phone number to call than the main one? I'm still missing that week's payment!!

my cousin works for nysdol and she says they can backdate payments but you need a good reason. family emergency counts. just be really specific about what happened when you call them.

The official policy for missed certifications is that you can request backdating within 30 days of the week in question. After that, it becomes much more difficult. You'll need to complete Form TC-403E "Request for Backdated Claims" which you can access through your NY.gov account under "Forms and Documents." When filling out the form, be very specific about why you missed the certification - include dates, circumstances, and any documentation of your family emergency if possible. The more detail you provide, the better your chances of approval. After submitting the form, you'll receive an email confirmation and typically hear back within 10-14 business days. If approved, the payment will be processed with your next regular payment cycle.

I'm in the same boat but missed TWO weeks in June because I thought my benefit year had ended but it actually hadn't. Anyone know if there's a limit to how many weeks you can claim retroactively? So annoying that the system doesn't send reminders when you miss certifying!

Update: I just tried using Claimyr from the link above and actually got through to a rep in like 20 minutes!!! They're processing my backdated week right now. The lady I spoke to said as long as it's within 30 days they can usually approve it, especially if you had an emergency. THANK YOU SO MUCH for that suggestion!!

my friend got backdated for 3 weeks he missed but that was cuz he was in the hospital and had paperwork to prove it. family emergency might be harder to prove unless you have something to back it up

Just wanted to update everyone - I was able to get through using Claimyr (thanks for that tip!) and spoke with a representative. They helped me submit the TC-403E form right over the phone. The agent said since it's still within the 30-day window and I had a valid reason, it should be approved within 7-10 business days. Such a relief! I'll update again once I actually receive the payment.