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I think ur gonna be fine because u were laid off and didnt quit. My cousin just got benefits last month and she only worked like 4 months at her job before getting laid off. The lack of work thing is the important part i think
The reason for separation (lack of work) and financial eligibility are two separate requirements. Both need to be satisfied. Your cousin likely qualified under the alternative financial eligibility criteria, but had she not met either the 18 credit weeks OR the alternative financial requirements, she would have been denied regardless of the lack of work separation reason.
Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! I was a seasonal landscaper, only worked 14 weeks but made around $18K during that time. Initially got denied for not meeting the 18-week requirement, but I appealed and provided pay stubs showing my high quarterly earnings. Took about 5 weeks total but eventually got approved under the alternative eligibility. The appeals process was actually pretty straightforward - just had to fill out a form explaining my situation and provide wage documentation. Since you already applied and mentioned lack of work as the reason, you're on the right track. Keep all your pay stubs handy just in case you need them for an appeal!
This is really helpful to hear from someone who went through the same thing! The appeals process doesn't sound as scary as I thought it would be. I've been keeping all my pay stubs organized just in case. Quick question - when you appealed, did you have to do a phone hearing or was it just the written appeal with documentation? I'm hoping I get approved on the first try, but it's good to know there's a clear path if I need to appeal. Thanks for sharing your experience!
For my appeal, it was just the written documentation - no phone hearing required. I submitted the appeal form along with my pay stubs and W2, and they made their decision based on that paperwork alone. The whole appeals process was much less intimidating than I expected! Since you're already organized with your pay stubs, you'll be in great shape if you need to go that route. But honestly, with construction work being so clearly "lack of work" related and your wages being good, I think you have a solid chance of getting approved initially. Keep us posted on how it goes!
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i got backpay and it took 4 days but my cousing got his in like 2 weeks so i think its just random how fast they do it lol
Just checking in - any updates? Has your payment status changed or have you received your backpay yet?
Great timing! My payment status just changed to "paid" for all 6 weeks this morning! The payment date shows tomorrow, so hopefully the money will be on my card then. Thanks everyone for the help and advice - made this stressful situation much easier to navigate.
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I'm going through something similar right now - my employer is also claiming misconduct when I know I was laid off due to budget cuts. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! A few things I've learned from my research that might help you: 1. Pennsylvania considers it misconduct only if it was "willful" - meaning you deliberately violated company policy knowing it could lead to termination. Being laid off for lack of work doesn't meet this standard. 2. Keep your answers short and factual during the hearing. The referee will ask specific questions, so don't feel like you need to tell your whole story at once. 3. If your employer mentions any attendance issues like in your packet, be ready to explain which absences were approved/excused vs. unexcused. Documentation helps a lot here. 4. I've heard that having a coworker who was also laid off testify can be really powerful evidence that it was truly a reduction in force. The fact that you have emails about restructuring and budget cuts sounds like strong evidence in your favor. Make sure to mention these right at the beginning when the referee asks about additional evidence. You've got this! The preparation you're doing now will make all the difference.
Thank you so much for this additional insight! It's really helpful to hear from someone going through the same situation. The point about "willful" misconduct is especially important - I definitely didn't deliberately violate any policies, I was just told there wasn't enough work for my position anymore. Your advice about keeping answers short and factual is something I need to remember because I tend to ramble when I'm nervous. I'm definitely going to have my coworker who was laid off the same day ready to testify if needed. Good luck with your own case! It sounds like you're really well prepared too. Hopefully we'll both have good news to share soon.
I haven't been through a PA UC appeal hearing myself, but I wanted to share something that might help with your nerves. My sister went through this exact situation last year - her employer also tried to claim misconduct when she was clearly laid off due to company downsizing. A few things that helped her prepare: - She practiced explaining her situation out loud beforehand so she wouldn't stumble over words during the actual hearing - She made a simple timeline of events leading up to her layoff with dates - She kept a glass of water nearby during the call in case her mouth got dry from nerves Her hearing ended up being much less intimidating than she expected. The referee was professional and gave her plenty of time to explain her side. She won her appeal because she had documentation showing the layoffs were company-wide due to financial reasons, similar to what you described with the restructuring emails. The fact that you have documentation about budget cuts and restructuring puts you in a really strong position. Try to get a good night's sleep before the hearing - being well-rested will help you think more clearly. You've got this!
This is such great advice! I never thought about practicing out loud beforehand - that's a really good point because I do tend to get tongue-tied when I'm nervous. Making a timeline is also brilliant, especially since there were several events leading up to the layoffs that I want to make sure I mention in the right order. It's really reassuring to hear that your sister's hearing went well and that the referee was professional. I think I've been imagining it would be more hostile than it probably will be. The fact that she won with similar documentation to what I have gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for sharing this - it's exactly the kind of encouragement I needed to hear right now!
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I switched from Money Network to direct deposit about 6 weeks ago and can confirm what most people here are saying - there's definitely a one payment delay. Updated my info on a Thursday, filed my weekly claim that Sunday, and that payment still went to the Money Network card. The next week's payment was the first one to hit my bank account directly. The whole process took about 6 business days from when I submitted the change to when I saw the confirmation message on my UC dashboard. Just keep your Money Network card handy for at least one more payment cycle and you should be good to go!
This is exactly the timeline I was hoping to hear about! Six business days sounds reasonable and the one payment delay seems to be pretty consistent across everyone's experiences. I'm feeling much more confident about the timing now. Did you notice any difference in when the money actually hits your account with direct deposit versus the Money Network card? I'm wondering if direct deposit is faster once it's set up.
I switched from the Money Network card to direct deposit about 3 months ago and had the exact same concerns! Here's what happened: I made the change on a Wednesday, filed my weekly claim that Sunday, and yep - that payment still went to my Money Network card. The following week was when it finally hit my bank account. The whole thing took about 5-6 business days to process. One thing I learned is to check your UC dashboard regularly because they'll post a little notification when the direct deposit change is officially active. Also, don't close or throw away your Money Network card until you're 100% certain the direct deposit is working - I kept mine for like a month just to be safe! The direct deposit is definitely faster once it kicks in though, usually hits my account by Tuesday instead of having to wait for the card to load.
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UPDATE: I just checked my account again today and my 1099-G is now available! For anyone else looking, I found it under the "View Tax Form 1099G" option after logging into my dashboard. It shows the total benefits paid and the tax withholding amount. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Lucas Parker
•nice! just checked mine and its there too now. guess they uploaded a batch today
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Joy Olmedo
Great to hear they're finally up! For anyone still waiting, I'd recommend checking your dashboard every few days rather than calling - the phone lines are usually swamped this time of year. Also, if you can't find the "View Tax Form 1099G" option that Emma mentioned, try looking under different sections like "Documents" or "Forms" - sometimes the navigation varies slightly between accounts. Once you download it, make sure to save a copy since these portals sometimes go down for maintenance during tax season.
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Gemma Andrews
•That's great advice about saving a copy! I learned that the hard way last year when the system went down for maintenance right when I needed to access my form again. One more tip - if you're having trouble finding the tax forms section, try using the search function in your dashboard if there is one. Sometimes typing "1099" or "tax" will bring up the right links faster than navigating through all the menus.
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