Just a tip for future reference - try to budget assuming your payment will arrive 2-3 business days after the pay date shows in the system. That way you'll have some buffer for rent and other bills. The PA UC payment system is reliable but not particularly fast. Also, make sure you're completing your work search activities each week (applying to jobs, attending workshops, etc.) and documenting them properly. They can hold up payments if they audit your work search and find issues.

I've been on PA UC for about 8 months and here's what I've learned about timing: if your pay date shows on a weekend, the actual processing happens on the next business day. With Citizens Bank specifically, I usually see deposits around 2-3 PM on Mondays when the pay date was Saturday. Since tomorrow is Sunday, you're looking at Monday for processing and most likely Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning for the money to hit your account. For future reference, I always tell my landlord that UC payments might be 1-2 days after rent is "due" - most understand once you explain the government payment system. Hang in there!

Just wanted to add my experience from last Veterans Day - I bank with PNC and even though PA UC processed payments on Tuesday instead of Monday, my deposit still showed up Tuesday morning around 6 AM. So it might depend on your specific bank's policies for handling delayed ACH transfers. Worth checking with your bank to see if they release funds as soon as they receive them or wait for the official processing date. Either way, definitely safer to plan for Wednesday just in case!

I've been through this same situation multiple times and here's what I've learned: Yes, Veterans Day will almost certainly push your payment to Wednesday instead of Tuesday. The key thing is to file your weekly claim as early as possible (Sunday is best) to make sure you're first in line when they start processing on Tuesday. Also, if you have bills due around that time, consider calling your creditors/landlord ahead of time to let them know about the one-day delay. Most are understanding about government payment delays during holidays. I've found it's much better to give them a heads up rather than scramble to explain after the fact if something's late. One more tip - set up text alerts with your bank if you haven't already. That way you'll know the exact moment your deposit hits instead of constantly checking your account all day Tuesday/Wednesday!

To answer your follow-up question about timing: Once you report the correction, they'll process it within 1-3 business days typically. If you were entitled to partial benefits for that week (meaning your earnings were less than your weekly benefit amount), they'll adjust accordingly. If the adjustment results in an overpayment, they'll either deduct it from future payments or send you a notice with repayment instructions. The key thing is to correct this ASAP. The longer you wait, the more it looks intentional rather than a simple mistake. And yes, calling is definitely faster than the message center right now. Just be prepared for potential wait times.

I went through this exact same situation last year! Made the same mistake of not reporting wages for work I'd done but hadn't been paid for yet. Here's what worked for me: I called the UC line at 7:00 AM sharp when they opened (1-888-313-7284) and got through on the second try. The rep was actually really understanding about it being an honest mistake. They corrected it on the spot and gave me a confirmation number. The whole call took maybe 10 minutes once I got through. They recalculated that week and I did owe back about $180, but they just deducted it from my next two payments rather than asking for a lump sum. No penalty since I reported it myself before they caught it. Don't stress too much - this happens more often than you'd think!

UPDATE: I just got my hearing notice in the mail today!! It's scheduled for May 18th at 10:45am and will be by phone. That's about 3 weeks from when I got the first letter. Now I need to get all my evidence together. Thanks everyone for the advice and support!

That's awesome news about getting your hearing date! May 18th gives you plenty of time to prepare. Since it's a phone hearing, make sure you're in a quiet location with good reception and have all your documents organized in front of you where you can easily reference them. One additional tip - if you have any prescription records or pharmacy receipts that correspond to your illness dates, those can also help support your case. They show a pattern of medical treatment that backs up your doctor's notes. You've got this! The fact that you have documentation and proof of notifying your employer puts you in a much better position than many people who go into these hearings.

That's great news Diego! Really glad you got it sorted out. For anyone else dealing with this issue, your experience highlights a key point - always check if your employer operates under different company names or has a parent company. This seems to be a really common cause of the "wages not reported" error. It's also worth noting that many larger companies have separate payroll entities or use third-party payroll services that might report under different names than what you see on your actual paychecks. Definitely something to ask HR about when you call. Hope your claim processes smoothly from here and you start getting benefits soon!

Just want to add another potential cause that hasn't been mentioned yet - if you started working for your employer late in a quarter, they might not have included you in their quarterly wage report until the following quarter. For example, if you started in mid-December, your wages might not show up until they file their Q1 report. Also, some employers (especially smaller ones) sometimes file their wage reports late or make corrections after the initial filing. This can cause temporary mismatches in the UC system even when everything is actually correct. @23909c3d58a1 Diego - really glad you got it resolved! Your experience will definitely help others dealing with the same issue. The parent company name thing is so common but not something most people would think to check.