New York Unemployment: Just got backdated payment from Jan-Apr 2023 without calling

wow thats crazy! how much was the deposit if u dont mind me asking? 👀

If anyone needs to actually get through to unemployment, I used claimyr.com to get someone on the phone. Its a service that waits on hold and calls you when an agent picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it instead of calling for weeks. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

this is the most broken system ever fr fr. why do we gotta wait MONTHS for money we deserve? 🤡

Quick tip for everyone: screenshot EVERYTHING. Your confirmation numbers, any messages you get, everything. I learned that the hard way lmaooo

thats actually really good to know. i gave up on mine from february thinking it was a lost cause but maybe i should check my account

Let me drop some knowledge for everyone dealing with backdated claims in NY unemployment. First, ALWAYS keep claiming weekly even if you're not getting paid. Document everything. If you need to speak with someone, use claimyr.com - they'll get you through to an agent. Keep checking your payment history page regularly. If you see any pending transactions, that means they're processing your claim. Sometimes it takes months but they do eventually process backdated claims. Make sure your direct deposit info is up to date. And most importantly, don't give up - it's your money!