New York Unemployment approved in November but no payments yet - Will I get backpay when I start new job?

Yes you'll get backpay! Keep certifying until you start working. I was in the exact same situation and got all my money about 2 months after I started my new job. Just make sure you stop certifying once you start working.

Hey guys! I found a way to actually get someone on the phone using claimyr.com - it costs $20 but they dial and wait on hold, then connect you when a real person picks up. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Listen up everyone - heres what you need to know about backpay: The system is super backed up rn but YES you will get all your money as long as you: 1. Keep certifying every week even if no payments yet 2. Answer any questionnaires they send 3. Upload any docs they request 4. Stop certifying when you start working If you need to reach them, use claimyr.com to get through. The wait is brutal but the money will come through eventually! Source: worked in HR and dealt with this stuff for years

make sure u print screen all ur weekly certifications just incase they try to play games later

took me 4 months to get my first payment but got EVERYTHING including backpay. hang in there 🙏

anyone else notice how the system always breaks down during the holidays smh