I'm in a very similar situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My hours were cut from 40 to 12 per week (70% reduction) and the referee denied my claim last month. Reading all these success stories gives me hope that the Board of Review appeal might actually work. What really stands out to me is how many people here emphasize having the RIGHT documentation and citing the specific PA UC regulations. It sounds like the referees sometimes don't apply the law correctly, but the Board catches these errors. @Zara Shah - your 62.5% reduction case sounds very strong based on what everyone's saying about the 30% threshold. I'm definitely going to follow the advice here about calculating percentages, referencing Section 402(b), and organizing all my financial documentation. Has anyone here had experience with how long it typically takes to get the actual back payments once the Board rules in your favor? I'm trying to figure out how long I need to stretch my savings while waiting for this process to play out.

I just wanted to add something that helped me when I won my Board of Review appeal last year - make sure you clearly explain HOW the hour reduction affected you financially, not just that it did. I created a simple budget breakdown showing my monthly expenses ($2,800) versus what I'd make at reduced hours ($1,200/month), which made it crystal clear why I couldn't continue working under those conditions. The Board really responded to seeing the actual dollar amounts rather than just percentages. Also, if you have any medical bills, childcare costs, or other fixed expenses that make the reduced income unworkable, definitely include those details. Your 62.5% reduction is absolutely substantial - I won mine with just a 38% cut - so you have a really strong foundation. The key is showing them you had no reasonable choice but to leave when faced with that dramatic income loss. Good luck with your appeal!

Isaac, huge congratulations on winning your appeal and getting those first payments! Your timeline is really encouraging for others going through this process. I'm curious - when you say they're doing it in batches, did you get any notification about when to expect the remaining payments, or are you just waiting to see when they show up? Also wanted to mention for anyone else reading this who might be in a similar boat - if you're struggling financially while waiting for back payments, some local food banks and community organizations have emergency assistance programs specifically for people waiting on unemployment decisions. United Way's 211 service can help connect you with resources in your area. The waiting period is brutal but there are sometimes stopgap measures available to help with basics like food and utilities. Thanks for taking the time to update us - these real experiences are so valuable for people navigating this confusing system!

Isaac, this is such fantastic news! Congratulations on winning your appeal and getting that first batch of payments. Your 11-day timeline is really reassuring for others going through this process. I went through a similar appeal last summer (employer falsely claimed job abandonment when I was actually terminated due to company restructuring) and the waiting period after winning was honestly almost as stressful as the appeal itself. You keep wondering if something will go wrong or if there will be more delays. In my case, I got the payments in three batches over about a week - seemed completely random but they all came through eventually. The total amount was around $6,800 so pretty similar to your situation. One thing that helped my anxiety during the waiting period was calling my bank to give them a heads up about the incoming deposits. Large unemployment payments sometimes trigger fraud alerts that can temporarily freeze your account, which is the last thing you need when you're already stressed about money. Really hope your remaining payments come through quickly! And thanks so much for sharing your timeline - posts like this give people hope when they're in the thick of fighting these cases.

I'm in a similar situation right now - payment issued 2/8 with PNC and getting anxious about the wait! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief though. It's amazing how consistent the 3-4 business day timeline seems to be with PNC for UC deposits. Maya's story really gives me hope since she got both payments at once even after several days of worrying. The stress is so real when you're counting on these payments for rent and bills! I'm going to try to be patient until Friday before calling anyone. It's comforting to know so many others have gone through this same nerve-wracking wait with PNC and it worked out fine. Thanks to everyone for sharing - this thread should be pinned for anyone else dealing with PNC/UC deposit delays!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm also dealing with a PNC delay - payment issued 2/10 and still waiting. The consistency of everyone's experiences with the 3-4 business day timeline is both reassuring and frustrating. Maya's success story really gives me hope that the money will eventually show up even if it takes longer than expected. The anxiety of waiting when you need the funds for essential expenses is so real! It's amazing how this community has come together to share experiences and support each other through these stressful waits. I'm going to follow everyone's advice and wait until early next week before contacting UC or PNC. Thank you all for making me feel less alone in this nerve-wracking process!

For regulations, go to the PA Office of UC Benefits website and look for the "UC Law & Regulations" section. Section 402(e) covers misconduct cases. In brief, being laid off due to budget cuts is NOT misconduct and you should be eligible. Make sure your brief clearly states that the separation was due to employer's budgetary decisions, not your performance or behavior. Also, while waiting for the Board's decision, continue looking for work and documenting your job search activities. In the event you win your appeal, you'll need to show you were actively seeking work to receive backdated benefits.

I just went through this exact same situation! Lost at referee level in January for "misconduct" when I was clearly laid off due to company downsizing. Won my board appeal last month with a brief I wrote myself. Key things that helped me: - Got my hearing transcript and highlighted every contradiction in my employer's story - Found the company press release announcing layoffs (check their website/social media) - Organized everything chronologically with dates - Cited Section 402(e) like others mentioned - misconduct requires willful violation of company policy - Kept it under 8 pages, very factual and professional The hardest part was staying patient - took 12 weeks for the decision but it was worth it. I got all my back benefits plus the extra weeks I was waiting. Don't give up! Layoff cases have good success rates at the board level if you can prove it wasn't performance-related. Also seconding the legal aid suggestion - they can at least review your brief before you submit it even if they can't write it for you.

I'm also with PNC and can confirm the timing others have mentioned! Mine usually hits between 2-2:30pm on Tuesdays. What really helped my anxiety was learning that PNC actually shows pending government deposits in their mobile app under "Account Activity" -> "Pending" sometimes 2-3 hours before it posts to your available balance. So even if you don't see it in your main balance yet, check the pending section - it might already be there waiting to process. Also, PNC's customer service told me they prioritize government payments (UC, Social Security, etc.) in their afternoon ACH batch, which is why we see such consistent timing. The first few times are definitely stressful but once you know the pattern it gets much easier!

I'm with Wells Fargo and have been getting PA UC for about 4 months now. After reading all these timing experiences, I wanted to add that Wells Fargo is definitely on the later side - mine consistently hits around 3:30-4:00pm on Tuesdays, sometimes even closer to 5pm. So if anyone else has Wells Fargo and is wondering about timing, expect it to be later in the afternoon compared to PNC, Chase, or Bank of America. The good news is it's still very consistent once you know the pattern. One thing I learned is that Wells Fargo processes all ACH deposits in one big batch in the late afternoon, unlike some banks that do multiple batches throughout the day. Just wanted to share this data point since I noticed someone mentioned Wells Fargo earlier but didn't give specific timing details!