

Dozens of grocery workers have died from Covid-19.

In order to attempt a retroactive claim for weeks before your application, you must apply for benefits over the phone and ask the representative to backdate your claim.

If your claim for benefits is denied, you have 14 days to file your appeal with the Appeal Tribunal of the TWC. We have been monitoring this issue and want to inform you all that it has been announced. We have been hearing from many members about the difficulties you are having filing your unemployment claims due to the New York State Department of Labor's website and phone lines being overwhelmed.

OUI is making changes to the PUA claims process that will require additional information and affect how you request future payments.
