One more thing to consider - if this is a UC check from a claim that's more than one year old, Treasury might have moved it to unclaimed property status. In that case, you'd need to file a claim through the unclaimed property website. Also, I forgot to mention in my first comment, but you should make sure your mailing address is 100% correct in the UC system. Even a small error like an apartment number missing can cause a check to be returned to Treasury.

Any luck with contacting them? I'm curious if any of the suggestions worked for you.

I went through the exact same thing about 6 months ago! The Treasury check took exactly 7 business days to reach me in Montgomery County, so you're still within the normal window. One thing that helped reduce my anxiety was calling my local post office to see if they had any delivery updates - sometimes they can tell you if a certified/priority piece is in their system even if it hasn't been delivered yet. Also, make sure to check with any neighbors in case it gets misdelivered. The good news is Treasury checks don't expire quickly like regular paychecks do, so even if there's a delay you won't lose the money. Hang in there!

I just went through this exact situation 2 weeks ago! My PA UC payment got sent to my old PNC account that was closed. Treasury mailed my check on a Thursday and it arrived the following Tuesday - so 4 business days. I'm in Delaware County which is pretty close to Bucks. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking especially when bills are due! One thing I learned is that you can actually call your local USPS office and ask if they have any "accountable mail" (that's what they call certified/treasury checks) in your name. They were able to tell me mine was out for delivery that morning which gave me peace of mind. Also make sure your husband updates his banking info in BOTH places on the UC website like others mentioned - I made that mistake too and the next payment almost had the same issue. You should definitely get it by early next week if not sooner!

I'm new to this community but want to offer some support and perspective as someone who works in employment law. Your case has several strong elements that align well with PA's "necessitous and compelling" standard for voluntary quits. What really stands out is that you have a documented pattern of attempting to preserve your employment relationship - the multiple schedule accommodation requests, 20+ internal job applications, and willingness to work different shifts. This shows you acted in good faith and only quit as a last resort. The safety concern with your previous childcare provider is particularly important. PA unemployment recognizes that protecting children from harm constitutes a compelling reason to leave employment when no alternatives exist. Your rural location further strengthens this argument since you can demonstrate the severe lack of childcare options. A few practical suggestions: When completing your questionnaire, use specific dates and reference your documentation by type (emails, applications, etc.). If you haven't already, consider reaching out to local daycares to get written confirmation of their waitlists/availability - this helps prove you exhausted all reasonable alternatives before quitting. Even if you receive an initial denial (which is unfortunately common for voluntary quit cases), don't lose hope. Appeals often succeed when there's solid documentation like yours. Keep filing your weekly claims throughout the process and stay organized with your evidence. Your situation genuinely appears to meet the legal criteria for approval.

As someone new to this community, I wanted to reach out because your situation really highlights how broken the childcare system is, especially in rural areas. What you're going through sounds incredibly stressful, and I think it's important that you know you're not alone in facing these impossible choices between work and your children's safety. From reading through all the responses here, it seems like you have a really solid case for unemployment benefits. The combination of your documented accommodation requests, the 20+ job applications within your company, and the sudden safety crisis with your previous childcare provider creates a compelling narrative that you truly exhausted all options before quitting. One thing that hasn't been mentioned much is that you might want to consider reaching out to local social services or family resource centers while you're waiting for your UC decision. Even in rural areas, there are sometimes emergency childcare assistance programs or sliding-scale daycare options that aren't widely advertised. It won't help with your current UC claim, but it might provide some backup options as you look for new employment. Also, don't let anyone make you feel guilty about prioritizing your children's safety. A 15-minute schedule accommodation after 4+ years of employment should have been completely reasonable, and their refusal to work with you shows they weren't acting in good faith either. You made the right choice protecting your kids, and hopefully the UC system will recognize that. Keep us updated on how your case progresses!

Thanks everyone for the helpful information! To summarize what I've learned: 1. I need to KEEP records of my work search activities (UC-304 or equivalent) 2. I DON'T need to upload them weekly unless specifically requested 3. During weekly certification, I just answer truthfully that I completed the activities 4. It's smart to document more than the minimum requirements This has been so helpful - the PA UC website is not clear about this at all!

Just wanted to add that you should also keep records of any networking activities or job fairs you attend - these count toward your "work search activity" requirement too! I attended a virtual job fair last month and it satisfied my weekly requirement. Just make sure to document who you spoke with, what companies were there, and any follow-up actions you took. The UC-304 form has sections for these types of activities beyond just job applications.

I filed online last month and it was pretty straightforward once I got organized. Here's what worked for me: Before starting, I gathered ALL my paperwork first: - W2s and pay stubs from last 18 months - Exact dates of employment for each job - Employer contact info (some smaller construction companies don't have websites so I had to call to get their full addresses) - My direct deposit info The whole process took about an hour because I kept having to look up details, but that was my fault for not being prepared. The system itself was pretty user-friendly - just read each question carefully and don't rush. One tip: If you get kicked out or the page times out, don't panic. You can log back in and it should save most of your progress. Happened to me once but I didn't lose everything like I thought I would. Since you're in construction too, make sure you have your union info ready if you're union, and be clear about whether you're laid off seasonally or permanently. That distinction matters for your claim type. The confirmation email came right away and I started getting my weekly certifications the following Sunday. First payment hit my account about 10 days after filing.

I filed my PA UC claim online just a few weeks ago and it went pretty smoothly overall. The key things that helped me: 1. I did it during off-peak hours (around 10 PM on a Tuesday) - seemed like the system was less busy 2. Had all my employment docs ready in a folder beforehand 3. Used Chrome browser with pop-up blockers disabled The whole thing took about 35 minutes. One small hiccup was that it couldn't verify one of my previous employers automatically, so I had to upload a copy of my W2 for that job. But the system told me exactly what to do. I was nervous about the phone vs online debate too, but honestly the online system has gotten a lot better. Just make sure you're on a stable internet connection and don't have a bunch of other tabs open that might slow things down. Got my confirmation number immediately and started my weekly certifications that Sunday like others mentioned. First payment showed up 8 days later via direct deposit. For what it's worth, I think your coworkers who had bad experiences might have been dealing with the older system or filing during peak times when servers get overloaded. Give online a shot first - you can always call if you run into real problems.