Need urgent help filing for ny unemployment after illness recovery

You don't need a lawyer! You can still file for backdated benefits but you need to speak with an actual person at NY unemployment. They can help with your situation, especially since you had a medical reason for the delay. The key is actually getting someone on the phone though... that's the hard part.

After struggling for weeks to reach someone at NY unemployment, I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you and connects you with a live agent. Talking to an agent got my money unlocked so fast - they backdated my claim and fixed everything in one call. Best decision I made after wasting so much time on hold. Check out this video that explains how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

You should definitely document your illness with doctors notes if you have them. unemployment is gonna want proof of why you couldn't file on time. I had a similar situation last year (different reason) and they wanted all kinds of documentation. Be prepared!

Im in the exact same boat! Been sick with long covid and missed my filing window. Following this thread for tips. Solidarity fren 💪

Don't waste money on a lawyer for this. The system is designed to be used without one. What you need is patience and persistence in reaching an actual agent who can help you backdate your claim. Document EVERYTHING - dates you were sick, when you tried to file, doctor visits, etc. Take screenshots of error messages if you get them. This will all help your case.

If ur really desperate legal aid society can help u for FREE. dont pay a lawyer for this stuff. they have special people who just handle unemployment cases.

THE WHOLE NY UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM IS A JOKE. sorry for shouting but im so fed up. been dealing with them for 5 months and still havent seen a penny. the website is trash, the phone lines are worse.good luck to u but don't get ur hopes up 🤮

Here's what you need to do step by step: 1) First, gather all medical documentation proving you were sick - doctor's notes, hospital visits, prescriptions, anything that shows dates. 2) Start by filing a new claim online now - don't wait any longer. You can explain your situation in the comments/additional info section. 3) After filing online, you MUST speak with a claims specialist to explain your situation and request backdating. This is the most crucial step. 4) Getting through to someone is nearly impossible by normal means. After trying for weeks, I used claimyr.com and it was a game-changer. They keep calling for you and connect you once they get a live agent. 5) When you do speak with someone, be polite but firm about your situation. Mention your documented illness and request backdating to when you first became unemployed. 6) If your initial request is denied, file an appeal immediately. Don't miss the deadline for this. 7) While waiting, make sure you're certifying weekly even for the current weeks. The system is frustrating but navigable with persistence. Good luck!

have u tried twitter? sounds weird but I tweeted at NY unemployment and got a DM asking for my info. they actually helped me.

Check if your employer filed anything on your behalf. My company did a mass filing when they laid everyone off and I didn't even know until later.

Make sure your claim is for regular unemployment and not PUA since that program ended a while back. That confused me at first.

whatevr u do, dont give up!!! i almost did and then finally got thru and they paid me 8000 backdated!!

Contact your state representative or assemblyperson! I was stuck in limbo for months, emailed my state senator's office, and they helped push my claim through within a week. They have special contacts at unemployment.