To clarify what might be happening: The system sometimes triggers these questions when there's a wage cross-match discrepancy. This could mean: 1. An employer reported wages for you in error 2. Someone with a similar name or SSN had wages reported 3. A previous employer submitted late wage information 4. There was a system glitch in the wage reporting database Your best course of action is to call PA UC directly to verify there's no open issue on your claim. Continue filing your biweekly claims as normal while you investigate.

I tried calling PA UC about 30 times with no luck before using Claimyr. Got connected to an agent in about 25 minutes. They checked my account and found it was because my previous employer reported a small amount of vacation payout that overlapped with my first claim week. The agent removed the flag right away and my payment processed the next day.

i dont even bother with careerlink anymore tbh. apply directly on indeed and just screenshot everything. much easier than dealing with that garbage site

UPDATE: For anyone who finds this post later - the system is back up now and working fine. I was able to record all my work search activities without any issue. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

Quick update on the IDme situation - if your son gets through the verification process, make sure he also goes back to his PA UC dashboard and clicks the "Allow" button to connect IDme to his unemployment account. A lot of people miss this step and then wonder why their account is still locked even after successful verification. Also, after verification is complete, there can be a 24-48 hour delay before the system updates and allows weekly filing again.

This might sound random but check if your son's driver's license or ID is expired. My hubby had this EXACT same problem and it turned out his license had expired the month before and IDme wouldn't verify him until he renewed it and uploaded the new one.

One time I overslept and got fired and still got unemployment lol but my boss didnt fight it so maybe thats why?? Good luck!!

One important clarification: When you file your initial claim, you'll be asked about the reason for separation. Be honest but precise - state you were terminated due to absences, but that the absences were due to documented illness and transportation difficulties beyond your control. Then you'll face a crucial waiting period where your employer can provide their side of the story. This creates what's called an "open issue" on your claim. This doesn't automatically mean denial - it just means they need to investigate. If your claim gets denied initially (which happens in most attendance-related cases), you'll receive a Notice of Determination. You'll have 15 days from the mailing date to file an appeal. Don't miss this deadline under any circumstances. During the appeal process, continue filing your weekly claims and completing your work search activities. If you win on appeal, you'll receive all back payments you qualified for.

To clarify something important - your hearing wait time is not determined by your physical address but by which UC Service Center is handling your claim. You can check which service center has your claim by logging into your PA UC dashboard. Feltonville area claims are typically handled by the Philadelphia Service Center, which currently has about a 4-week backlog for hearings. Also, whether your employer participates doesn't usually affect scheduling time - the system still reserves a spot for them even if they don't show up. But having a phone hearing instead of in-person can sometimes speed things up by 3-7 days.

my brother had appeal hearing last month and he waited 5 weeks but when he finally had the hearing the referee made decision right there on the phone and he got paid 2 days later. so sometimes its quick once you actually get the hearing

Just to follow up on something important - once your payment appears on the Money Network card, be sure to either transfer it to your bank account or use the card directly. Some people don't realize that leaving the money on the card for too long can result in inactivity fees. The PA UC system should send you an email notification when the payment has been processed, which is separate from the payment date shown in the portal.

UPDATE: The money just hit my card this morning! That's about 3 business days from the payment date. Thanks everyone for your help!

Just a follow-up about legislative claims since there's some confusion in this thread - they DO move faster, but they don't change the eligibility rules. I got my determination in 8 days after my rep flagged my claim. Also, if you're sending in medical documentation, call your state rep's office again and let them know you've submitted everything so they can flag your file again. Sometimes files get "unstuck" but then sit in another queue unless the rep keeps checking on it.

Quick update on my earlier comment - regarding the text messages with your supervisor, YES these can absolutely count as evidence. Print them out, organize them by date, and highlight the parts where you requested accommodation and were denied. Note that if your case goes to a referee hearing (appeal), these would be admissible evidence. Also, if any coworkers witnessed your conversations about accommodation, get their statements in writing if possible. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be for showing you had necessitous and compelling reason to leave that job.

NOT ALWAYS TRUE!!! Sometimes they skip payments completely and blame it on "system issues" don't believe everything you read here people! I've had payments delayed up to TWO WEEKS after holidays before. The PA UC system is completely broken and they don't care about us at all!!!

Hey I just wanted to update - my payment just hit my account about an hour ago (Thursday morning). So it was definitely just delayed by the holiday. Hope everyone else got theirs too!

I want to add something else that might help others reading this thread. If you're having trouble with your PA UC claim and can't get through by phone, you can also try these options: 1. Contact your state rep (as mentioned) 2. Try the UC live chat feature on the website during business hours (limited availability) 3. Visit a PA CareerLink office in person - they sometimes have UC staff on certain days 4. If your issue is urgent (like facing eviction), ask about the UC emergency escalation process through CareerLink Also make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims even while waiting for issues to be resolved. Missing weekly certifications can cause bigger problems down the road.

UPDATE: I wanted to let everyone know what worked for me. I tried several of your suggestions. The state rep office was helpful but said they had a 2-week backlog of UC cases. I ended up using Claimyr and got through to an agent yesterday! They fixed my issue (turns out my claim had a verification flag that needed to be cleared). My payment is now being processed! Thanks so much to everyone who offered advice - this community saved me from a really bad situation.

UPDATE: We finally got answers! My husband tried calling for 2 days with no luck, so we used that Claimyr service mentioned above. Got through to someone in about 20 minutes. Turns out there WAS an open issue that wasn't showing on his dashboard - they needed to verify his work search registration since he has a recall date. The rep fixed it right on the call and said payments should start processing within 48 hours. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!

thx for update. my hubby still waiting at 5 weeks now. gonna try calling again tomorrow