OMG I just realized something!!! Was anyone else with u when u got the butt-dial?? Because if someone else heard it too that would be HUGE for ur case!! My lawyer for my UC appeal said witnesses are super important!!!

I'm so sorry you're going through this after 22 years of loyal service! That must have been absolutely devastating to hear your boss make nasty comments about your daughter. From what I've read in other cases here, you actually have some strong points in your favor - the fact that you tried to address it directly with your boss and he was dismissive rather than apologetic shows you made an effort to resolve the situation. Plus, your long tenure demonstrates this wasn't a rash decision. One thing that might help is to frame this not just as a single incident, but as your boss creating a hostile work environment through his disrespectful comments AND his complete lack of accountability when confronted. The fact that there was no HR department to escalate to also strengthens your case that quitting was your only reasonable option. Have you received your hearing notice yet? Make sure to gather all your documentation - that resignation email mentioning the incident, any texts, and definitely get that witness statement from your coworker who was with you during the call. You've got this! Many people have won similar appeals when they're well-prepared.

UPDATE: You guys were right! Just checked this morning (Monday) and now I see a transaction number has appeared! The payment status says "paid" with today's date. So relieved! Thanks everyone for the help and reassurance.

Congrats on getting the transaction number! That's exactly how it worked for me too - approved Friday, transaction number Monday morning. Just a heads up that when the money hits your Money Network card, you might want to check if there are any ATM fees at your usual locations. Some people don't realize the card has specific fee-free ATM networks. Also, if you need to make a large purchase or pay rent, you can usually do a cash advance at certain banks or use it for direct payments. The money should be available by Wednesday at the latest!

Update: I just wanted to let everyone know what happened in case someone else has the same question in the future. I filed my weekly certification, answered NO to being able and available for all days, and explained my hospitalization with exact dates. I got a notice that my claim had an "issue" but about 10 days later I received my payment! They reduced it by 5/7 (for the 5 days I was in the hospital out of the week), but I still got something. They never even asked for my hospital papers, but I had them ready just in case. Thanks everyone for your help!

That's great to hear your situation worked out! It's really helpful when people follow up with their outcomes. Your experience shows that the system does work as intended when you're honest and provide the right information upfront. The prorated payment makes perfect sense - you were available for 2 out of 7 days that week, so you got paid for those days. This is a good example for others who might face similar medical situations while on UC.

UPDATE: I got in! I tried at 6:30am and the error was gone. Looks like a combination of trying early morning + waiting 24 hours since my last login attempt did the trick. Weekly claim is now filed! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.

So glad you got it sorted out! This is really helpful for the rest of us to know. I'm bookmarking this thread because I have a feeling I'll run into login issues at some point too. The early morning login tip seems to be the real game changer here - I guess the system is just overloaded during normal business hours when everyone's trying to access it.

Update: I was in the exact same situation (cafeteria worker, summer break claim under review) and JUST got approved yesterday after almost 4 weeks waiting. They didn't even contact me for additional information - it just switched from "under review" to "approved" overnight. Received all my backpay for the weeks I'd been filing too. Hang in there!

I'm a school bus driver going through the exact same thing right now - claim has been under review for 2.5 weeks. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really helpful because I was starting to panic that something was wrong with my application. It sounds like the 4-6 week timeline is pretty standard this year due to the new verification procedures. I'm going to upload my contract showing I'm only paid during school months like some of you suggested. Really appreciate everyone sharing their timelines and updates - it helps to know we're not alone in this waiting game!