I'm going through the exact same situation right now and this entire thread has been such a relief! Filed my PA UC claim just yesterday after an at-will termination where my employer literally said "we don't need a reason" when they let me go. When I saw that "unknown reasons" status pop up on my dashboard this morning, I immediately started panicking thinking I'd somehow explained things wrong during my phone application. Reading everyone's experiences here has completely changed my perspective - I had no idea that "unknown reasons" was just a default system category rather than them actually being confused about what happened. My former boss also told me they wouldn't contest my claim, so seeing all these positive outcomes from people in similar situations has me feeling so much more hopeful. I was already falling into the obsessive dashboard checking trap after just one day! Good to know I can save myself the stress and just focus on staying consistent with my weekly certifications and work search activities. Going to make sure I answer all calls during business hours too, especially from blocked numbers. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories - it's incredible how much this community helps when you're dealing with such an anxiety-inducing process. Feels so much better knowing I'm not alone in this!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed my PA UC claim about a week ago after an at-will termination where my employer said there was "no specific cause" for letting me go. That "unknown reasons" status on my dashboard has had me checking it constantly, convinced I must have explained something wrong during my phone application. This thread has been incredibly helpful - I had no idea that "unknown reasons" was just a default system category rather than them actually being confused about my situation. My former manager also mentioned they wouldn't contest my claim, so reading all these positive experiences from people with similar circumstances is giving me so much hope. The waiting and not knowing what's happening is definitely the hardest part. I've been guilty of obsessive dashboard checking too, but now I understand nothing will change until the final determination. Going to focus on staying consistent with my weekly certifications and making sure I'm documenting my work search activities properly. One quick question - for those who got approved in similar situations, did you receive any kind of interim communication from the examiner, or did you just wait for the final determination letter? Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community is such a lifesaver during this stressful process!

This has been such an educational thread to follow! As someone who's been helping friends and family navigate UC claims for years, I'm really impressed by how thoroughly Diego documented his entire process and how supportive this community has been throughout. What stands out most to me is how Diego's case perfectly illustrates that PA UC takes a common-sense approach to complex employment situations. The fact that he maintained continuous employment after quitting that first job really demonstrated good faith - he wasn't trying to avoid work or manipulate the system, he was making a responsible decision about managing multiple job demands. For anyone else who might be reading this thread in the future, the key takeaways seem to be: be honest about your employment history, focus on legitimate reasons for any voluntary separations (like work-life balance or health concerns), document your most recent separation when possible, and remember that maintaining employment after quitting a previous job actually works in your favor. Diego's willingness to share both his concerns and his positive outcome has created such a valuable resource for others facing similar situations. This is exactly what makes online communities so powerful - real experiences that you can't find on official websites. Congratulations on your approval, and thanks for helping so many others feel more confident about their own situations!

This thread has been absolutely incredible to read through! As someone who's been working multiple jobs for the past two years, I've always worried about how quitting one might affect future UC eligibility if something happened to my main job. Diego's detailed journey from initial anxiety to final approval has been so reassuring - it really shows that PA UC understands the realities of modern employment where juggling multiple positions is often necessary but not always sustainable. What really stands out to me is how the focus on the "separating employer" makes so much sense. The fact that maintaining employment after quitting demonstrates good faith rather than trying to avoid work is such an important distinction. All the professional insights from folks like Myles and Zoe really help validate what we're seeing in these real-world cases. I'm actually sharing this thread with a few friends who are in similar situations - the combination of Diego's transparency, everyone's personal experiences, and the professional perspectives creates such a comprehensive resource. This is exactly why community support is so valuable during stressful situations like UC claims. Thanks to everyone who contributed their knowledge and experiences!

I went through this exact same confusion just last month! I was so worried about selecting the wrong option and messing up my benefits. I ended up choosing 'yes' and entering my CareerLink registration as my work search activity, and everything processed perfectly. When you get to the details section, here's exactly what worked for me: I entered "PA CareerLink Registration" as the activity type, found my registration date by logging into my CareerLink account (it's in your profile activity section), and selected "Employment Service Registration" from the dropdown menu. The system accepted it immediately and my payment came through on schedule. The thing that stressed me out was thinking I needed to have done MORE than just the CareerLink registration for that first week, but that's literally what it's designed for. The PA UC system knows that new claimants need time to get started with job searching, so they built the CareerLink requirement to satisfy your first week's work search activity. Just make sure you start planning for week two right away! You'll need 2 work search activities plus 1 job application starting with your second certification. I spent that first weekend applying to jobs and signing up for CareerLink workshops so I'd be ready. Good luck - you've got this!

I just went through this exact situation about 2 weeks ago and was equally panicked! I can confirm that selecting 'yes' is absolutely the right choice - your CareerLink registration counts as your first work search activity for week one. Here's exactly what I did: I logged into my CareerLink account and found my registration date in the profile activity section (great tip from others here!). When filling out the weekly certification, I entered "PA CareerLink Registration" as the activity, selected "Employment Service Registration" from the dropdown menu, and used my actual registration date. The system accepted it without any issues and my payment processed normally. The PA UC system is definitely confusing for new filers, but everyone here has given you the right advice. Don't overthink it - the CareerLink registration requirement exists specifically to fulfill your first week's work search activity. Just start preparing immediately for week two! You'll need 2 work search activities plus 1 job application starting with your next certification. I spent my first few days after filing browsing job boards and signing up for some CareerLink virtual workshops to get ahead of the requirements. You've got this - the first week is definitely the most stressful but it gets much more routine after that!

Congratulations on your victory! That's such amazing news after 3 months of fighting this ridiculous claim. I actually just won my own appeal last week for a very similar situation - my employer tried to say I was fired for "insubordination" when I was actually laid off during their department restructuring. The feeling of vindication is incredible! Since you got that written decision right there at the hearing, you're in a really good spot for quick processing. Mine took exactly 7 days from hearing to money in my account. The immediate written decision is actually a great sign - it means the referee was totally confident in the ruling and saw right through your employer's lies. A couple things that helped speed up my process: I checked my PA UC dashboard every single morning around 6am (they update overnight), made sure my direct deposit was still active, and kept filing weekly claims religiously. With $6,700 you should get it all at once - they only split when it's over $10k. The fact that your employer showed up completely empty-handed with no documentation is perfect. When they can't back up their false claims with any evidence, referees see right through it. I seriously doubt they'll waste money appealing to the Board of Review after getting exposed like that. You've been through hell but you're literally days away from getting your money back. Keep us posted on how long it takes - this community has been such a lifeline for all of us fighting these lying employers!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! What a huge relief that must be after 3 months of fighting this. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my employer is claiming I was terminated for "violation of work policies" when I was actually part of a workforce reduction. My hearing is in 10 days and reading your story gives me so much hope! The fact that you got the written decision immediately at the hearing is really encouraging. From what I've been reading here and researching online, that usually means payments process much faster - probably within 5-10 business days for you. Your employer showing up with zero documentation to back up their "quit" claim just proves they were trying to scam the system. One quick question - did you bring a lot of paperwork to your hearing, or was their lack of evidence the main thing that won it for you? I'm trying to figure out how much documentation I need to gather for my own case. I have my layoff notice and some emails about the workforce reduction, but wondering if I should dig for more. Really hoping your $6,700 comes through quickly! After 3 months without that income, you definitely deserve to get it ASAP. Please keep us updated on how long it takes - it's so helpful for those of us still fighting to know what timeline to expect. You've got this in the bag now!

I'm in this exact situation right now too! Just accepted a job offer on Friday but don't start until next Tuesday. This thread has been absolutely incredible to find - I was really panicking about my weekly claim situation over the weekend. It's so comforting to see how many people are going through this identical scenario! The advice from everyone's real experiences has been so consistent and clear: you can file normally for any week where you didn't actually work or earn wages, even if you accepted a job offer during that time. PA UC really does focus on what actually happened during that specific claim week (actual work performed and wages earned), not on job offers or future employment commitments. I was definitely overthinking this whole thing and getting myself all stressed about potentially making some mistake that could cause problems later. But seeing all these detailed success stories from people who navigated this exact transition with zero issues really gives me the confidence to move forward. This community has been such an amazing resource - thanks to everyone for taking the time to share your experiences so thoroughly! And huge congratulations @Lilly Curtis on your new job - it's such an exciting milestone when you finally get that offer after all the searching and waiting!

I'm currently in this exact situation too! Just accepted a job offer yesterday but don't start until next Monday. Reading through this entire thread has been such a huge relief - I was really stressing about whether I could file my weekly claim for this week. It's amazing how many of us are dealing with this same scenario right now! The consistent advice from everyone who's shared their experiences is crystal clear: you can file normally for any week where you didn't actually work or earn wages, even if you accepted a job offer during that time. PA UC really focuses on what actually happened during that specific claim week (work performed and wages earned), not on future employment plans or job offers. I was definitely overthinking this and getting myself all worked up about potentially making some mistake that could cause overpayment issues later. But seeing all these detailed success stories from people who navigated this exact transition with no problems at all really gives me confidence to proceed. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to share such thorough experiences - this community has been invaluable! And huge congratulations @Lilly Curtis on landing your new job - it's such an exciting feeling when you finally get that offer after all the searching!