btw has anyone gotten their money network card recently? mine was supposed to come 3 weeks ago and still nothing... wonder if thats related to overpayment issues???

If you do file for that waiver, make sure you clearly demonstrate financial hardship. Include your monthly expenses, income, and any special circumstances (medical bills, dependents, etc.). The more specific evidence you provide, the better your chances. Also, definitely emphasize that the reporting error was your employer's mistake and not yours. If you have any documentation from your employer acknowledging the error, include that too.

Thanks everyone! I finally found it on my dashboard. For anyone else looking, you have to click on

make sure u save a copy for ur records too. they only keep them available for like a year or something

Don't worry about the duplicate letters - I've been on UC twice in PA and both times they sent multiple copies of important documents. Totally normal (though wasteful). As long as you're satisfied with the benefit amount they calculated, you don't need to do anything. But def keep at least one copy of the letter! You might need to reference your WBA (weekly benefit amount) later, especially when doing job searches or if you have part-time earnings to report.

btw has anybody else noticed their benefit payments taking longer to process in 2025? my last 2 weekly claims are still stuck as 'in progress' for like 10 days now

Just as an update on my earlier comment - once you do get your hearing notice, start preparing right away! I only had 8 days notice before my hearing date. Make sure you have all your documentation ready, and if your employer is disputing your claim, be prepared to address their specific reasons for contest. In my case, having detailed notes about my final weeks of work made a huge difference in the outcome.

I know waiting for your appeal hearing is super stressful. While you're waiting, make sure you're fulfilling all your work search requirements too! I've heard horror stories of people winning their appeals but then losing benefits because they didn't keep up with required work searches during the waiting period. Keep detailed records of every job you apply for!

Sorry about your job! When you get your Money Network card make sure you activate it immediately and set up the mobile app. I missed my first payment because I didn't realize I needed to activate the card before they would load funds on it. Also don't throw away the envelope it comes in - there's an activation code you need inside.

One more important thing - since your unemployment is due to a disaster (the fire), make sure you upload any documentation your employer provides about the incident. This helps prevent delays with your claim. If your employer filed a "Notice of Disaster" with PA UC, your weekly requirements might be different than standard claims. And don't forget that PA UC benefits are taxable. You can elect to have 10% federal tax withheld from each payment by selecting that option in your payment preferences.

UPDATE: Finally got through to PA UC! Turns out there WAS a data mismatch - they had my birth year wrong by one digit in their system (had me born in 1982 instead of 1983). The rep fixed it on their end and I was able to complete my claim right away. For anyone else having this issue, definitely call them - there's no way to fix it yourself online.

I used Claimyr and it actually worked! Got a call back within a few hours instead of spending days trying to get through. Definitely worth it for anyone stuck in my situation. Now I'm just waiting for my claim to be processed - keeping my fingers crossed there aren't any more issues!

ive been using venmo for my unemployment with no issues for like 8 months now just use the direct deposit info they give u

Whatever you decide, I'd recommend having a backup plan ready. Sometimes there can be issues with the first payment going through to online banks/payment apps. Once the first payment processes successfully, the rest usually go through fine. But that first one can sometimes get rejected or delayed.

I think ur overthinking this. Just report ur freelance income each week when you file and they'll adjust ur payment. They might ask for more verification but as long as ur honest about everything it should work out fine. The main thing they care about is that you're available for full-time work and not turning down job offers.

Just to add some clarity: Pennsylvania follows the "ABC Test" for determining employment status. For you to be considered an independent contractor, PA UC needs to establish that: A) You are free from control and direction B) Your service is performed outside the usual course of business of the company C) You are customarily engaged in an independently established trade or profession Based on your description of the writing work (creative freedom, project-based, no formal evaluation), you likely meet criterion A. If the company's main business IS publishing/content creation, you might fail criterion B. For criterion C, they'll look at whether you market your services to others, have your own business identity, etc. Make sure your answers are truthful but framed in a way that accurately represents the independent nature of your relationship with this client. The examiner's questions were trying to fit complex working arrangements into rigid yes/no categories.

Did you have to do a hearing for your appeal??? I had to do a PHONE HEARING and was so nervous I could barely speak!!!

Quick update for anyone reading this thread in the future: After an overturn decision, most direct deposits are hitting accounts within 2-3 business days in 2025. The PA UC system has improved somewhat compared to previous years. Just make sure your direct deposit information is correct in the portal, as this is the most common reason for delays after a successful appeal.

Anybody else notice the website has sooo many other glitches lately?? Last week all my job search activities disappeared then reappeared the next day. PA UC system seems held together with duct tape sometimes!!

Just wanted to update this thread for anyone who finds it later. Holiday processing delays typically resolve themselves in the following pattern: Day 1 after holiday - payments process internally but transaction numbers missing. Day 2-3 - transaction numbers appear but deposit may pend. Day 3-4 - everything normalizes. If you're seeing a payment as 'processed' without transaction numbers following a bank holiday, it's almost always just a temporary display issue.