Has anyone else noticed that sometimes the ATMs say you've reached your limit even when you haven't? Last month I tried to take out $300 and it said I reached my limit after only taking out $200 earlier that day! Called Money Network and they said sometimes there's a 24-hour delay in processing withdrawals so it LOOKS like you hit your limit when you haven't. Just another way they mess with us!

UPDATE: I got through on the phone after trying like 8 times! The actual ATM limit is $500 but you can go to a bank teller with your ID and card and withdraw up to $1000 in cash. Also my login problem was because I was trying to create my account too soon after activation. For anyone else with this problem, they said wait 48 hours after activating the card before trying to set up online access. Thanks everyone for your help!

Just to add some clarification about the 87% completion: - The remaining 13% is specifically the in-person meeting - Until your meeting date, your benefits will continue normally - At the meeting, they'll review your work search records (minimum 6 applications, 2 per week for 3 weeks) - They'll provide job search resources and review your resume - After completing the meeting, you'll immediately show as 100% compliant It's important to note that RESEA is a federal requirement that Pennsylvania must implement - it's not just PA UC creating extra hurdles. The program is designed to help claimants return to work faster and identify those who might need additional assistance. If you have specific questions before your meeting, make sure to have them written down to ask during your appointment.

anyone know what happens if u cant go to ur scheduled meeting? my boss just told me i have to work that day and cant take off

I went thru something kinda like this. After my hearing the referee said I was eligible but didnt specifically address the overpayment in the decision. I had to file a separate appeal about the overpayment using the referee decision as evidence. You might have missed that window but you can try filing whats called a "Request for Reconsideration" explaining you never got notified. Sometimes they'll let you appeal late if you have good cause. Good luck!

I just checked the PA UC website - you can file a petition for reconsideration if circumstances prevented you from filing a timely appeal. You need to: 1. Download the Petition for Appeal form from the UC website 2. Check the box for "Petition for Appeal After the Appeal Deadline" 3. Explain clearly that you never received notification about the continued overpayment after the referee decision 4. Include the referee's decision document that stated you were eligible 5. Mail it to the address on the form or upload it through your dashboard Be aware they're strict about granting these late appeals, but not getting proper notification is one of the acceptable reasons. You should submit this ASAP as the longer you wait, the less likely they'll accept it.

Quick update on PA UC rules that might help others: When you work less than 6 months between unemployment spells, you're typically still in your original benefit year. The system often shows "disqualification" initially because it's trying to determine if: 1) You earned enough to establish a new claim (usually not if less than 6 months work) 2) Your separation reason from the brief job is qualifying (layoff should be fine) An actual UC representative needs to review this manually and likely process what's called an "Additional Application" rather than a standard reopening. This is extremely common but creates confusion because the online system doesn't handle these situations well.

UPDATE: We finally got through to someone at UC! You guys were right - the issue was that my husband needed an "Additional Application" instead of just reopening his claim. The UC rep explained that since he worked less than 13 weeks, he's still in his original benefit year but needed special processing because of the short job in between. The "Employer NA" was showing because his new employer hadn't submitted his wage information yet. The rep manually entered his employment info and removed the disqualification flag. His claim is now active again! Thank you all for the help and advice. For anyone else who sees this - definitely keep filing weekly claims even if your account shows issues!

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED! I went through something similar and those referee hearings are a JOKE. They're just looking for any excuse to deny benefits. My boss made up all kinds of stuff during my hearing and the referee believed every word. FIGHT HARD and DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!!

To answer your question about needing a lawyer - you don't typically need one for a UC hearing, but if you can afford a consultation with an employment attorney, it might be worth it given the complexity of your situation. Many offer free initial consultations. Also, the fact that another employee with similar circumstances kept their job is VERY relevant. That goes directly to the consistent application of the policy, which is one of the key elements in determining if a rule violation constitutes willful misconduct. And yes, absolutely continue filing your weekly claims during this whole process. If you win your appeal, you'll only be paid for weeks you properly certified.

sometimes u get lucky if u call right when they open at 8am, thats how i got through last time i had issues

UPDATE: I finally got through to PA UC! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and was connected in about 15 mins. The rep confirmed it was an error in their system and removed the waiting week - payments should be processed in 2-3 business days. She said they've been seeing this problem a lot lately with reopened claims. Thanks everyone for your help!

nice!!!! crossing my fingers u get paid soon!

Great news! This is actually a common issue that many people encounter - old claims creating problems with new ones. Glad you got it resolved. Make sure to print out or screenshot the determination letter when you get it for your records. PA UC sometimes has system glitches where documents disappear from your dashboard.

I dunno if this helps but my cousin got locked out of filing for like 3 weeks and he had to go to the actual CareerLink office in person to get it fixed. They have computers there you can use to file your weekly claim and staff that can help if the system is messing up. Might be worth it if you keep having trouble.

UPDATE: I finally got through! Called the 888-313-7284 number at exactly 8:00am and only waited about 15 minutes. The agent said there was a system-wide issue affecting some accounts, including mine. She filed my weekly claim manually over the phone and said the online system should work again for me next week. Thanks everyone for your help!

As a former PA unemployment adjudicator, I can tell you that this situation falls under Section 402(b) of the PA UC Law - voluntary quit with necessitous and compelling cause. The key elements here: 1. The transportation requirement was not part of the original job description (she has documentation) 2. Using a personal vehicle creates potential liability, insurance, and financial burdens 3. This represents a unilateral and substantial change to employment terms Your friend should apply immediately and be prepared for an adjudication interview. They will contact the employer, so she should have all documentation ready. If denied initially (which happens frequently), she should immediately appeal. Appeal hearings provide a much better opportunity to present her full case with documentation. In my experience, cases like this with proper documentation often win on appeal even if initially denied.

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies! I've passed all this info along to my friend. She's going to apply this week and make sure to highlight the substantial change in job duties and include her original job description. She did try to work it out with her manager first (offering to help coordinate transportation but not use her own car) so she'll mention that too. I'll update this thread once she hears anything about her claim. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly!

When my benefit year ended I missed a notification because of this exact problem!!! Had to reapply and lost 3 weeks of payments because I didn't know I needed to start a new claim. Their whole system is rigged against us.

This is actually a potential due process issue. Benefits notices need to be reasonably accessible to claimants. If you lost benefits specifically because you couldn't read emails properly on mobile devices (which many low-income people rely on exclusively for internet access), you might have grounds for appeal. In the meantime, here are some workarounds: 1. Request paper notifications through your dashboard settings 2. Call the UC service center to confirm any important deadlines 3. Access your account through a desktop browser at a public library 4. Have all communications sent to an alternate email address that you check on a computer Document every instance where information was unreadable on your device. Take screenshots as evidence in case you need to appeal later.