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Just to follow up on this thread: the process for filing after your BYE date has actually improved recently. The PA UC system was updated in February 2025 to better handle these transition weeks. You should see a message when you log in acknowledging that you're filing for a week within your benefit year but after your BYE date. This is perfectly normal. Also, if you need to file a new application, there's now a streamlined process that carries over much of your information from your previous claim. It's still not perfect, but it's better than it was last year.
That's great to hear! I just filed my final week without any issues. The system did show exactly the message you mentioned. Thanks everyone for all your help and advice! I feel much better now knowing what to expect.
@Brooklyn Knight Glad you got it sorted out! I just went through the same thing last week and can confirm the system updates Owen mentioned are legit. The whole process was way smoother than I expected based on horror stories I d'heard. Good luck with everything!
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My BYE date is coming up in two weeks and I was totally panicking about it. This thread has been so helpful - I had no idea you could still file for that final week after your benefit year ends. The PA UC system really doesn't make this clear at all. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially about the system updates in February. It's such a relief to know this is normal and that others have successfully navigated this process!
@Seraphina Delan You re'so right about the PA UC system not making this clear! I went through the same panic when I first saw my BYE date approaching. This community has been a lifesaver for understanding how things actually work versus what you can figure out from the official website. Just make sure to file early on Sunday like others mentioned - don t'wait until the last minute in case there are any system hiccups. You ve'got this!
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I'm in week 4 of waiting for my Board decision after my employer appealed my referee win. This thread has been so helpful - it's amazing how similar all our situations are! My case was also misconduct related where they claimed I was insubordinate but had zero documentation to back it up. The referee saw through it immediately. What's really frustrating is how the system puts all this stress on us even after we've already proven our case once. I've been doing the obsessive dashboard checking too (guilty!) and losing sleep over potential overpayments. But reading everyone's experiences here - especially seeing that most people who won at referee level kept their wins - is giving me hope. I'm definitely going to try some of the coping strategies mentioned here like the once-daily dashboard check and setting aside some money each week just in case. The volunteering idea sounds really good too. We shouldn't have to go through this much anxiety after already winning our cases, but at least we're not alone in it! Hoping we all get good news soon. Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone - this community support means a lot during such a stressful time! 🙏
This thread has been such a lifeline for me too! I'm in week 6 of waiting after winning my referee hearing for a misconduct case where my employer claimed I violated safety protocols but couldn't provide any incident reports or witnesses. It's incredibly frustrating that we have to endure all this additional stress and uncertainty after already proving our cases once. The system really needs to be reformed - why should claimants who already won have to worry about potentially owing back thousands of dollars while employers can just appeal with no consequences for frivolous appeals? I've also been doing the obsessive dashboard checking and it's definitely affecting my mental health. Going to try the once-daily approach starting tomorrow. Really appreciate everyone sharing their coping strategies and timelines - knowing I'm not alone in this nightmare makes it a bit more bearable. Fingers crossed we all get favorable decisions soon! 🤞
I'm in week 6 of waiting for my Board decision after winning at the referee level for a misconduct case. My employer claimed I was stealing time by taking long breaks but couldn't provide any time records or supervisor statements to back it up. The referee ruled in my favor pretty quickly, but now I'm dealing with all this anxiety waiting for the Board decision. Reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one going through this stress! I've been checking my dashboard obsessively too (probably 8-10 times a day which I know is ridiculous). The wait times you all are sharing range so widely that I don't know what to expect, but seeing that most people who won at referee kept their wins is giving me some hope. I think I'm going to try some of the coping strategies mentioned here - especially the once-daily dashboard check and setting aside part of each payment just in case. The volunteering idea sounds really good for managing anxiety too. It's frustrating that we have to go through all this additional stress after already proving our cases once, but at least we're supporting each other through it. Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone - hoping we all get good news soon! 🤞
I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm in week 3 of waiting for my Board decision after winning my referee hearing for a misconduct case. My employer claimed I was frequently late but couldn't provide any attendance records or documentation during the hearing. The referee saw right through their lack of evidence, but now I'm dealing with all the same anxiety you all are describing. The 8-10 times a day dashboard checking is so relatable - I thought I was the only one doing that! It's becoming obsessive and I know it's not healthy. I'm definitely going to try the once-daily check approach starting tomorrow. The idea about setting aside part of each payment is really smart too - I've been spending everything as it comes in but having a safety net would probably help with the anxiety. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and coping strategies. It's comforting to know I'm not alone in this stressful process, even though it sucks that any of us have to go through it after already winning once!
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One more thing to consider: if your current unemployment is with the same employer as when you received PUA, that might complicate things. But if it's a different employer, your case for waiver is stronger since it's a completely different claim. Also, make sure you're accurately reporting any part-time/gig work on your new claim to avoid creating another overpayment situation.
It's actually a different employer this time, so that's good to know that might help my case. And yes, I'll be extremely careful about reporting everything correctly this time around. Thanks for the advice!
I went through something similar last year and want to echo what others have said - definitely file for regular UC right away, don't let the overpayment stop you. In my case, they approved my regular claim but did set up automatic deductions of about 33% from each payment to pay back the PUA overpayment. The key thing that helped me was requesting a hardship waiver immediately after filing. I had to show that the deductions would prevent me from paying for basic necessities like rent and food. It took about 2 months to get approved, but once they did, they stopped the deductions and even refunded what they had already taken. Also, since your overpayment notice just came last week, you still have time to appeal if you think it was issued in error. You have 15 days from the date on the notice. Even if you're not sure you'll win the appeal, filing it can sometimes buy you time while they review your case. Hang in there - the system is frustrating but there are options available to help with situations like this!
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I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Filed my claim 6 weeks ago after getting let go from my warehouse job for "productivity issues" and I've had that same "Unsatisfactory Work Performance" flag haunting my dashboard ever since. The stress is unreal - I've probably called 50+ times and either get a busy signal or sit on hold for hours before getting disconnected. What's really frustrating is that I was genuinely trying my best at that job, but they had unrealistic quotas that even veteran employees struggled to meet. I was still in my first 90 days and learning the system, but apparently that didn't matter to them. Reading through everyone's experiences here is honestly the most helpful information I've gotten in weeks. I had no idea about calling right at 7:59 AM or that I should keep filing weekly claims even while it's pending. I've been so defeated that I stopped filing after week 3, but I'm going to restart immediately after reading this. @e91049671091 your insider knowledge is incredibly valuable - thank you for sharing that! And @b939b4582196aa832c9a412f04029b99 your update gives me hope that there's actually light at the end of this tunnel. Going to keep grinding on those morning phone calls and hopefully get some movement on this soon.
@58d436954618 I feel you on this struggle! I've been dealing with the same "Unsatisfactory Work Performance" issue for 3 weeks now and it's absolutely exhausting. The fact that you were still learning during your first 90 days should definitely work in your favor - that's not willful misconduct, that's just needing more time to meet unrealistic expectations. Definitely restart those weekly claims ASAP! From what everyone here is saying, you'll get backpay for all the weeks once this gets resolved. I've been filing mine religiously even though they all show $0 pending. The early morning calling strategy seems to be our best bet - I'm going to try the Tuesday/Wednesday approach that @a6557b2470b8 mentioned. We're all in this together and it sounds like most people eventually get approved for performance-related issues like ours. Don't give up!
I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! Got flagged for "Unsatisfactory Work Performance" after being let go from my office job 3 weeks ago. They said I wasn't processing invoices fast enough, but their training was only 2 days and the previous person had been there for 5 years! Reading through all these responses is giving me so much hope - I had no idea that most performance-related issues eventually get approved. I've been panicking thinking I'd automatically get denied. @e91049671091 your explanation about the difference between poor performance vs deliberate misconduct really cleared things up for me. I was definitely trying my best, just couldn't master their complicated system in the short time they gave me. Going to start calling at 7:59 AM sharp tomorrow and keep filing those weekly claims. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences - it's so reassuring to know I'm not alone in this frustrating process!
@7c6e52a4faf1 Your situation sounds so frustrating - only 2 days of training for a complex invoice system that someone else had 5 years to master? That's completely unreasonable! I'm going through something similar with my restaurant job where they expected me to hit impossible standards right away. The insight from @e91049671091 about the difference between performance vs misconduct has been a game changer for my peace of mind too. It sounds like you have a really strong case since you were clearly trying but just needed more time to learn their system. I've been calling every morning this week at 7:59 AM and finally got through yesterday! Still waiting for them to schedule my phone interview, but at least I know they have my case now. Keep at it with those early morning calls - persistence seems to be key with this whole process. We've got this!
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Final update: My claim was FINALLY approved yesterday, after almost 8 weeks total! I received all my backpay for the weeks I filed. For anyone else dealing with a federal employment claim - be prepared to wait longer than normal, make sure you get that federal wages form, and keep filing every week while you wait. Thanks again to everyone who helped!
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Malik Jackson
•Excellent! Glad to hear your claim was approved. This is helpful information for others in similar situations. Just to confirm - did they pay you for all 8 weeks at once as retroactive payment?
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Emma Davis
•Yes, they paid all 8 weeks at once. It was such a relief to see that money hit my Money Network card after waiting so long! Now I just need to stay on top of the job search requirements.
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Angel Campbell
Congrats on getting approved Emma! This thread is super helpful - I'm in week 4 of waiting on my federal claim (worked for VA hospital) and was starting to panic. Sounds like I need to call and ask about that federal wages form specifically. Did Claimyr actually work well for getting through? The regular UC phone line has been impossible for me too.
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Connor Gallagher
•Yes, Claimyr worked really well for me! I was skeptical at first but it got me connected to an actual person within about 15-20 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. Definitely worth trying if you've been stuck on the phone lines. And yes, specifically ask about the federal wages form - that was the missing piece for me. At week 4 you're right in that timeframe where you should probably call to make sure nothing is missing from your claim. Good luck!
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