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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!
Thank you Louisa - this whole thread has been such a lifeline for me! I was honestly spiraling when I first got that disqualification email, but hearing from so many people who've been through similar situations and came out okay is giving me the strength to fight this. I never realized how common these employer reporting errors are, especially with large organizations. It makes perfect sense that a hospital's HR system would automatically code things wrong. I'm already gathering all my documents and screenshots to file the appeal today. Knowing that others have successfully challenged these kinds of mistakes makes me feel so much more confident. This community support means everything right now!
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!
Max, thank you so much for sharing your story! It's incredibly reassuring to hear from someone who just went through this exact situation and won their appeal. The fact that your manufacturing plant's HR also incorrectly reported a department closure as misconduct really drives home how common these employer errors are. Your timeline of 4 weeks and getting all back pay gives me realistic hope. I'm definitely going to follow your four key steps - I've already started taking screenshots of everything and I'm filing my appeal today with all my documentation. It's amazing how this community has turned my panic into confidence just by showing me I'm not alone and that these mistakes do get corrected. Really appreciate you taking the time to help a newcomer navigate this stressful situation!
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?
UPDATE: The money just hit my card this morning! That's about 3 business days from the payment date. Thanks everyone for your help!
That's awesome news! So glad you finally got your payment after all that waiting. For future reference, the 3 business day timeline seems pretty standard for Money Network cards. Just a heads up - since you mentioned you've been surviving on credit cards, make sure to keep track of all your UC payments for tax purposes. The state will send you a 1099-G form, but it's good to have your own records too. Hope things get easier for you from here on out!
Great advice about keeping records! @5f89e3d0144a I'd also recommend setting up direct deposit to your bank account if you haven't already - it's usually faster than the Money Network card and you won't have to worry about any potential card fees. You can usually set this up through the PA UC portal. After waiting since August, you definitely deserve to have the smoothest process possible going forward!
UPDATE: I managed to get through to PA UC this morning after trying that Claimyr service! The rep confirmed my employment history was actually there in the system but wasn't properly linked to my new claim. She fixed it on the spot and said my payments should process within 2-3 business days. She also confirmed I should keep filing weekly claims while waiting. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
Great to see this got resolved! For anyone else dealing with the same "no employment history" issue after BYE date, here's what I learned from my experience: 1. The system glitch is SUPER common - your employment data is usually there but not properly linked 2. You absolutely need to talk to a human rep to fix it 3. Keep filing weekly claims no matter what while you wait 4. Have your W-2s and pay stubs ready when you call, even though they probably won't need them I waited 4 weeks thinking it would auto-resolve and it never did. Got through on my first try using that callback service someone mentioned and the rep literally fixed it in under 10 minutes. Don't make my mistake of waiting too long to call!
This is so helpful! I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now - just hit my BYE date last week and got the "no employment history" flag even though I worked all of 2024. It's reassuring to know that the data is probably already in their system and just needs to be linked properly. I've been hesitant to use a callback service but after reading all these success stories I think I need to bite the bullet. Did you have to pay anything for the service or was it free?
Samantha Johnson
One thing that might help - check your portal to see if your appeal is listed in the "Determinations & Issue Status" section. If it shows the appeal as decided in your favor there, but your weekly claims still show as disqualified, that's normal during processing. If the appeal decision isn't showing up in that section at all yet, that might indicate the referee's decision hasn't been entered into the system.
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Santiago Martinez
•Good point - I just checked and it does show the appeal as "Allowed" under Determinations, but weekly claims still show disqualified. I guess that means it's in the system but waiting for processing. I'll update when something changes!
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Fiona Gallagher
That's a good sign that your appeal shows as "Allowed" in the system! I went through the exact same thing last summer - won my appeal but had to wait 19 days for the weekly claims to flip from disqualified to paid. The most frustrating part is there's literally nothing you can do except wait once it's in their processing queue. I called every other day and got the same "2-4 weeks" response each time. Just keep filing your weekly claims like others said - when it finally processes you'll get a lump sum for all the back weeks. Hang in there, it WILL happen eventually even though the wait is brutal when you're struggling financially.
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Rachel Clark
•19 days is actually not too bad compared to some of the horror stories I'm hearing! Thanks for the reassurance that it will eventually happen. The lump sum payment will definitely help catch up on everything. Did you have any issues with the back payments when they finally came through, or did everything calculate correctly?
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