Hey, if you're having trouble getting through to PA UC, I discovered a service called Claimyr that really helped me. They get you through to an actual PA UC agent on the phone without the endless busy signals. I was skeptical but it actually worked - got through in about 30 minutes instead of days of calling. The agent was able to check if there were any issues with my Money Network card on their end. Check out their website at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2

my cousin had this same problem last month and it turned out money network was having some kinda security update and a bunch of accounts got stuck. might just need to wait a day or 2 for it to fix itself thats what happened with him

In Pennsylvania, you should definitely file your weekly claim as usual on Sunday and report the training hours you worked, even though you haven't received payment yet. PA unemployment requires you to report work when it's performed, not when you get paid. Here's what you need to do: - File your claim as normal on Sunday - Report that you worked (say "yes" when asked if you worked) - Report all 40 hours that you worked in training - Report the gross amount you expect to earn (before taxes) - Answer "no" if asked if you've returned to full-time work permanently For the week you report these earnings, your UC benefits will likely be reduced or eliminated depending on how much you earned. However, this only affects that specific week. Since you're not continuing with this job, you can resume normal UC claims the following week. When you file the next week, you'll indicate that you're no longer working there. Be prepared to explain that the commute was too far if asked. This is generally considered a valid reason for leaving a position, especially during a trial/training period. One thing to note: if your earnings from the training exceed 40% of your weekly benefit rate, your benefits will be reduced. If they exceed your weekly benefit rate plus the partial benefit credit (typically 30% of your weekly benefit), you won't receive benefits for that week, but this won't affect future weeks. If you have any specific questions about your situation, I'd recommend calling the PA UC service center directly at 1-888-313-7284 for guidance tailored to your claim.

One important thing I forgot to mention - while your protest is being reviewed, double-check that all your employers from the base year reported your wages correctly to PA. Sometimes the issue isn't with UC but with employer reporting. You can verify this by contacting your previous employers' HR departments and confirming they submitted the proper quarterly wage reports to the state. Also, make sure you're still meeting the work search requirements during this time! The wage protest doesn't exempt you from the job search activities.

Hey there! I went through a similar wage protest situation about 4 months ago. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, but hang in there! In my case, it took about 5 weeks from the "under review" status to getting the corrected determination. One thing that really helped speed things up for me was submitting a detailed cover letter with my wage documentation explaining exactly which employers and time periods were missing, along with the total dollar amounts. I also included copies of my W-2s AND paystubs for each missing quarter. Make sure everything is crystal clear - don't make them guess what you're claiming. The good news is that once they approve your protest, you'll get all the backpay in one lump sum. I got an extra $3,200 when mine was finally processed! Just keep filing your weekly claims religiously during this time - you don't want to miss any weeks that you're entitled to the higher benefit amount for.

the whole system is designed to be confusing on purpose! they hope people mess up so they dont have to pay, smh

I just went through this same situation last month! One thing that really helped me was setting up a simple spreadsheet to track everything - weekly claim filing dates, work search activities, and any correspondence from UC. During those zero-benefit months, it becomes even more important to stay organized because you're doing all the work without seeing any money. Also, consider looking into local food banks or assistance programs during that gap period - many don't require you to be receiving benefits, just proof that you're unemployed. The stress is real but you'll get through it!

I've been on unemployment 3 times in PA and honestly it's just luck of the draw. Sometimes you call and get right through, sometimes it takes days. One trick I learned is to use a different phone - like if you've been calling from your cell, try a landline or someone else's phone. I swear they track the numbers that call a lot and put them at the end of the queue!

Just wanted to share another tip that worked for me recently - if you're getting busy signals, try calling the Spanish language line (1-877-888-8104) and then ask to be transferred to an English-speaking agent when you get through. The wait times are usually much shorter since fewer people know about this option. The agents can help with the same issues and they're really helpful about the language transfer. I got through in about 15 minutes using this method when the main line had me stuck for hours!