Need help backdating UI claim - tips for calling NYDOL?
Hey everyone, I need some advice on backdating my unemployment claim. My last day of work was about a month ago, and I'm wondering if it's possible to backdate my claim to that date. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I expect when I talk to the unemployment office? Any tips or things I should prepare before making the call would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!
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Lucy Taylor
I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: • Gather all your employment documents, including your termination letter if you have one. • Write down important dates like your last day of work and when you first tried to file. • When you call, clearly explain that you want to backdate your claim and why there was a delay in filing. • Be prepared to answer questions about your work search efforts since your last day. • Take detailed notes during the call. • Follow up with any additional info they request ASAP. Good luck! The process can be a bit of a hassle, but stay persistent.
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Connor Murphy
•This is great advice! I wish I had known all this when I was trying to backdate my claim. It would have saved me so much time and stress.
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KhalilStar
•Quick question - do you know if theres a limit on how far back they'll let you backdate? I've heard different things from different people
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Lucy Taylor
•@profile 3 It really depends on your state and situation. In my experience, they're usually willing to go back a few weeks, but anything beyond that might require extra documentation or a good reason for the delay. Best to ask the rep directly when you call.
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Amelia Dietrich
ugh good luck. i tried to backdate my claim and it was a NIGHTMARE. spent hours on hold only to get disconnected. the system is so broken 🤬
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Kaiya Rivera
•Same here! It's like they don't want us to actually get our benefits. The whole thing is a joke 🤡
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Katherine Ziminski
•I feel ya. It took me weeks to finally get through. Keep trying tho, don't give up!
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Noah Irving
Hey, I found a way to actually 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 about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Vanessa Chang
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Has anyone else tried it?
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Madison King
•20 bucks? That's highway robbery! The unemployment office should be free to call!
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Noah Irving
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. After trying for weeks to get through, I was desperate. The $20 was worth it to finally talk to someone and get my issue resolved.
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Julian Paolo
•Can you give more details about how it works? Do they just keep calling until they get through?
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Noah Irving
•@profile 10 Yeah, basically their system navigates the phone menu and waits on hold. When a real person picks up, it calls your phone and connects you. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Ella Knight
make sure you have a good reason for backdating. they can be pretty strict about it. i told them i was confused about the process and they werent very sympathetic lol
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William Schwarz
Does anyone know if backdating affects how much you can claim overall? Like, do you lose weeks at the end of your benefit period if you backdate?
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Lauren Johnson
•From what I understand, backdating just changes your claim start date. It shouldn't affect your total eligible weeks. But def double check with the rep when you call!
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Jade Santiago
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try reaching out on social media. Sometimes their Twitter team is more responsive than the phone lines. worth a shot! 🤷♂️
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Caleb Stone
•This actually worked for me! I tweeted at them and got a DM with a direct number to call. Saved me so much time.
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Daniel Price
•Really? I might have to make a Twitter account just for this lol. Anything to avoid those hold times 😩
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Aiden Chen
Hey Isaac! I just went through this process last month and managed to get my claim backdated about 3 weeks. A few things that really helped me: 1. Call first thing in the morning (like 8 AM sharp) - way better chance of getting through 2. Have your SSN, employment dates, and employer info ready before you dial 3. Be honest about why you delayed filing - they're more understanding than you'd think 4. If they ask for documentation, email it the same day The whole call took about 45 minutes once I got through, and they were able to process the backdating right away. Just be patient with the hold times - it's worth it to get those extra weeks of benefits! Good luck with your call! 🤞
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Aisha Khan
•Thanks for the detailed advice @Aiden Chen! That's really encouraging to hear you got 3 weeks backdated. I'm definitely going to try calling first thing in the morning - I've been calling in the afternoon and getting nowhere. Quick question: when they asked for documentation, what kind of stuff did they want? I have my termination letter but wondering if I should prepare anything else just in case.
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Esmeralda Gómez
•@Aiden Chen This is super helpful, thank you! The 8 AM tip is genius - I ve'been calling randomly throughout the day with no luck. Quick question: did they backdate automatically once you explained the situation, or did you have to specifically ask for it? I want to make sure I phrase my request the right way when I finally get through.
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