3 weeks since PA UC appeal hearing with no decision - should I call or wait?

same thing happened to me last month!! waited almost 4 weeks for my decision and then one day it just showed up in my dashboard. they're super backlogged right now so i'd just hang tight a bit longer

Calling won't hurt your case at all. The referees make their decisions independent of any follow-up contacts. In my experience working with PA UC claims, decisions can sometimes take 3-4 weeks right now because of staffing issues at the appeals office. If you want to check, call the UC Service Center (not the appeals office directly) and ask for a status update. They can see in the system if a decision has been made but not yet mailed/posted to your dashboard. Have your appeal confirmation number ready when you call.

I waited nearly 5 weeks for my appeal decision back in November. Called a bunch, left messages, emailed - nothing helped speed it up. Just showed up randomly one day. What was your appeal for if you don't mind me asking? Mine was for a job separation issue and I won. I'm wondering if different types of appeals take longer?

If you're struggling to reach someone at the UC Service Center, you might want to try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in a similar situation waiting for an appeal decision and couldn't get through to anyone. Claimyr helped me connect with a real person at PA UC in less than an hour instead of spending days trying to get through. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. I found out my decision had actually been made but hadn't been uploaded to my dashboard yet.

my cousin waited like 6 weeks for her appeal and she still got approved dont worry too much

Long-time PA unemployment navigator here. Appeal decisions legally must be issued within 60 days, but most are completed within 2-4 weeks. The delay doesn't necessarily indicate a denial - it's more likely due to the referee's caseload or complexity of your particular situation. Here's what you can do: 1. Call the UC Service Center at 1-888-313-7284 and ask for a status update on your appeal. Have your appeal confirmation number ready. 2. If you can't get through (very common), try contacting your state representative's office. They have direct lines to UC and can often get status updates within 1-2 business days. 3. Check your dashboard AND mail daily. Sometimes decisions are mailed before they appear online. 4. Prepare financially as best you can for both outcomes - if approved, you'll receive back payments for all eligible weeks. I've seen hundreds of cases where long waits still resulted in approvals, so try not to read too much into the timing.

I had to wait FIVE WEEKS for my appeal decision and was checking my mailbox every day like a crazy person!!! I was convinced they lost my paperwork but finally got approved. The system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they don't care that people are suffering while waiting!!! I almost lost my apartment because of their incompetence!!! Definitely call and bother them - the squeaky wheel gets the grease!!!

Just wanted to update you on something important - I checked with a colleague at the Appeals office. They're currently experiencing a major backlog specifically from hearings conducted in mid-to-late January (which includes yours). Apparently, they had some system upgrades that slowed down decision processing. They're working through them chronologically, so you should receive something within the next week. This delay is NOT related to whether your appeal will be approved or denied. Hope this helps ease your mind a bit.

i had my hearing on webcam and the decision came like 4 weeks later so dont worry

Just wanted to check in - did you ever get your decision? I'm curious what happened with your case.