New York Unemployment Backpay Question - From Last Day of Work or Initial Claim Date?

They backdate to when you lost your job but you need proof to show your last day worked. Make sure you have your termination letter or last paystub handy when you file. You'll also need to explain why you waited to file - they might ask for documentation about that too.

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WRONG INFO HERE PPL! They only backpay from when u submit ur claim! Learned this the hard way by waiting 2 weeks to file 🤮

Here's the full scoop on backpay for NY unemployment: The system DOES allow for backdating to your last day of work, but there are important things to know: - You need solid proof of your last day (termination letter, final paystub, or employer correspondence) - Must have good cause for delayed filing - They'll ask why you didn't file immediately - Some claims might only get partial backdating Best approach: Call them directly to explain your situation. Use claimyr.com to get through quickly - saved me hours of hold time. Document everything and be ready to explain any gaps. Tip: File your claim ASAP even if you're missing some info. You can always update later but at least you'll be in the system.

lol good luck even getting through to ask about this. been trying to call for 3 days straight 😤

anybody know if this works the same way for part time workers?

Just went through this process myself! NY does backdate to your last day of work BUT only if you can prove when you lost your job and have a valid reason for the delay in filing. I had a 10-day gap between losing my job and filing my claim, and they approved the full backpay after I submitted my termination email and explained I was trying to figure out the process first. Don't stress too much - just gather your documentation (last paystub, termination notice, even emails work) and be honest about why there was a delay when you talk to them. The key is filing ASAP from now and being prepared to explain the gap.