I'm currently in the exact same situation and this thread has been a lifesaver for my anxiety! Filed my PA UC claim about 5 days ago after an at-will termination where my employer said they were letting me go for "no specific reason." Seeing that "unknown reasons" status on my dashboard had me convinced I'd somehow messed up the application or that the system was missing crucial information. Reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring. I had no idea that "unknown reasons" was just how the system categorizes these situations rather than them actually being confused about what happened. My former HR representative also confirmed they wouldn't be contesting my claim during my exit interview, so I'm feeling much more optimistic now. The constant dashboard checking is so relatable - I've been looking at mine multiple times a day hoping for any kind of update. Now I understand that nothing changes until the final determination, so I can stop driving myself crazy with those constant status checks. Going to focus on staying consistent with my weekly certifications and work search activities instead. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it's amazing how much this community helps when you're navigating such a stressful and confusing process!

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!

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'm actually going through this exact same situation right now! Just filed yesterday and was completely stumped by the work search question on my first weekly cert. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I was honestly leaning toward selecting 'no' because I thought I hadn't done enough yet, but it sounds like that would have been a huge mistake! I'm definitely going to select 'yes' and enter my CareerLink registration as my work search activity. It's reassuring to know that so many people have successfully done this exact same thing. I love the tip about taking a screenshot of the CareerLink registration confirmation page - I'm going to do that right now before I submit my certification. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here. It's frustrating that the PA system doesn't explain this clearly upfront, but this thread has been a lifesaver for confused first-time filers like me and the original poster!

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!

Huge congratulations on your win! That must be such an incredible relief after 3 months of fighting this. I'm actually scheduled for my own appeal hearing next Friday - my employer is claiming I was fired for "tardiness issues" when I was actually laid off as part of their office closure. Stories like yours give me so much hope that the truth will come out! Since you got that written decision right at the hearing, that's a really positive sign for quick processing. From what I've been reading and hearing from others, you should see your payment within about a week, maybe 10 days at most. The fact that your employer came completely unprepared with no documentation is actually perfect - it shows they were just hoping their lie would stick without any proof to back it up. One question - did you have a lawyer or represent yourself? I'm trying to decide if I need legal help or if being organized with my documentation will be enough. It sounds like you did great on your own! Keep checking that dashboard daily and make sure your direct deposit info is current. After 3 months of financial stress, you definitely deserve to get that $6,700 ASAP. Please keep us updated on your timeline - it really helps those of us still in the fight to know what to expect!

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!

I'm actually in this exact same situation right now too! Just got a job offer yesterday but don't start until Monday. This entire thread has been such a lifesaver - I was really stressing about whether I should file my weekly claim for this week or not. It's so reassuring to see how many people have been through this identical scenario and had no problems at all! The consistent advice from everyone's experiences is really 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 focuses on what actually happened during that specific claim week (actual work and earnings), not on job offers or future employment plans. I was definitely overthinking this and getting myself worked up about potentially making some mistake that could cause overpayment issues later. But reading all these detailed success stories from people who handled it exactly this way with zero problems really gives me confidence. Thanks to everyone for sharing such helpful experiences - this community is amazing! And congratulations @Lilly Curtis on your new job - it's such an exciting feeling when you finally land something after all that job searching!

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!