Just to give you some additional information: When you report your full-time earnings on that final certification, if your gross wages exceed 130% of your weekly benefit amount, you'll receive $0 for that week. The system will show this as "excessive earnings" which is perfectly normal and expected. After that, you simply stop filing. Your claim will remain technically open until your benefit year ends, but you'll no longer receive payments or need to certify. This approach provides a clean record showing your transition from partial benefits to full employment, which protects you from potential issues later.

Congratulations on the full-time opportunity! I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago. Based on my experience and what I learned from PA UC, you should definitely file one final weekly certification for your first full-time week showing all your hours and earnings. This will result in a $0 payment due to excessive earnings, but it creates the proper documentation that you've transitioned to full employment. I made the mistake of just stopping cold turkey initially and got a confusing letter asking why I hadn't filed. Had to call (took forever to get through) and they told me to file that final week retroactively. Save yourself the headache and do it right the first time!

I'm dealing with this exact same interstate situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I live in NJ but work in PA, got my hours cut significantly, and made the same mistake of filing with PA only to get that "monetarily ineligible" status. After reading everyone's experiences here, I now understand I need to file an interstate claim with NJ instead. @Ryan Young your advice about calling NJ at exactly 8am (732-761-2020) and asking specifically for the "Interstate Claims Unit" is invaluable - I'm definitely trying that tomorrow morning. It's so frustrating that this cross-state process isn't clearly explained on the official websites, but this community has provided better guidance than anything I found elsewhere. Planning to have all my PA employer info, FEIN number, and recent pay stubs ready for the call. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - gives me hope this will actually get resolved! Will update here after my call in case it helps others in this same confusing situation.

I'm in the exact same boat! Live in Burlington County NJ but work in Center City Philly, just had my hours reduced from 40 to 12 per week. Filed with PA and got that same "monetarily ineligible" message that makes absolutely no sense. This thread has been SO much more helpful than anything on the official websites! @Ryan Young that phone number and 8am strategy is exactly what I needed - going to call NJ tomorrow morning and ask specifically for Interstate Claims Unit. It's ridiculous how poorly this cross-state situation is explained anywhere official. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - finally feel like I have a clear path forward instead of just spinning my wheels!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm just getting started with PA UC and was totally overwhelmed by the job search requirements. Reading everyone's real experiences has made this so much less intimidating. I love seeing all the different systems people use - from the official UC-304 form to custom spreadsheets to Google Drive folders. It's clear that consistency matters more than the specific format. I'm going to start with a simple approach: download the UC-304 form, create a weekly screenshot folder, and maybe set up a basic spreadsheet as backup. The confirmation that we don't need CareerLink is huge for me - I tried using it when I was job hunting two years ago and it was such a frustrating experience. Knowing I can stick with Indeed and LinkedIn (where I actually find relevant opportunities) is a big relief. One question for the group: for those who've been doing this for a while, have you found certain types of work search activities are better than others? Like, do networking events or online courses seem to "count" just as much as job applications in terms of meeting the requirements? I'm in graphic design so there are always relevant webinars and portfolio sites I could be working on, but I want to make sure I'm not shortchanging myself if audited. Thanks everyone for creating such a supportive and informative discussion!

As someone who just went through the initial PA UC setup process last month, I wanted to share a few practical tips that might help newcomers: First, don't panic about the 3-activity requirement - it's really manageable once you get into a rhythm. I've been using Indeed and LinkedIn exclusively (never touched CareerLink) and haven't had any issues. My setup process was: 1. Downloaded the UC-304 form from the PA UC website first thing 2. Created a dedicated email folder for all job-related correspondence 3. Set up a simple file structure on my computer: "UC Documentation" → folders for each week 4. Started a basic spreadsheet as backup tracking The weekly certification is honestly the easiest part - it's literally just clicking "yes" when asked if you completed your work search activities. Takes maybe 30 seconds total. One thing that really helped my anxiety: I called PA UC directly (used that Claimyr service someone mentioned to get through faster) and the representative was actually really helpful. They confirmed that as long as you're making genuine efforts and keeping good records, you're fine. The system isn't designed to trip you up - they just want to see you're actively looking for work. Start documenting from day one and you'll be golden. This community has been such a lifesaver for getting real, practical advice!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress - the uncertainty is the worst part! Based on everyone's advice here, it sounds like you have a really strong case for your appeal. That reorganization letter mentioning 12 positions is gold - it clearly shows this was a legitimate layoff, not misconduct. I've been reading through unemployment forums for months while dealing with my own claim issues, and the pattern everyone's describing (approval then quick disqualification due to employer reporting errors) is unfortunately super common with large employers like hospitals. Their HR systems often default to coding terminations as "discharge" even when it's actually a layoff. The good news is these cases usually get resolved favorably once a human reviews the actual evidence. File that appeal ASAP with all your documentation, keep certifying weekly, and try not to panic - you're going to get through this!

I'm new to this community but wanted to share what happened to me recently since it sounds so similar to your situation! I got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant in January due to "economic restructuring" (they eliminated our entire quality control department). Got my approval letter for $394/week, then 5 days later received the disqualification notice citing Section 402(e) - misconduct. I was absolutely devastated because I knew I hadn't done anything wrong. After reading through posts like this one, I realized my employer probably reported it incorrectly in their system. I filed my appeal immediately and included my termination letter that clearly stated "position elimination due to restructuring" along with an email from my supervisor explaining the department closure. The hearing was nerve-wracking but straightforward - the referee could see it was obviously an employer reporting error. Took about 4 weeks total but I got approved and received all my back pay. The key things that helped me were: 1) Filing the appeal within 15 days, 2) Continuing to file weekly claims during the process, 3) Having clear documentation of the layoff reason, and 4) taking screenshots of everything in my dashboard. Your reorganization letter mentioning 12 positions being eliminated sounds like perfect evidence. Don't let this discourage you - from what I've learned lurking in these forums, hospital HR departments are notorious for these kinds of reporting mistakes. You've got this!

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?