UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at UC this morning! The rep explained that my former employer is claiming $4,200 of my earnings were actually "expense reimbursements" not wages (they weren't - it was a performance bonus they're now trying to reclassify). I uploaded all my paystubs showing the money was paid as regular wages with taxes withheld. The rep said this should be resolved within 7-10 business days and that I should receive all back payments once it's cleared up. Thanks everyone for your help! This forum has been so much more useful than the official UC website.

Wow, this is such a frustrating situation but I'm glad you got it resolved! Your story is exactly why I always tell people to keep EVERY piece of documentation from their jobs - paystubs, direct deposits, bonus letters, everything. What really gets me is how employers think they can just retroactively change how they classified payments once someone files for UC. A performance bonus that had taxes withheld is clearly wages, not expense reimbursements! The audacity is unreal. For anyone else dealing with this - don't let employers intimidate you. If they paid you money and withheld taxes, those are wages that count toward your UC benefits regardless of what creative accounting they try to do months later. Keep fighting and document everything!

Congratulations on getting through the hearing! It sounds like you were really well-prepared and that made all the difference. The fact that your employer couldn't provide any documentation when the referee asked is a huge red flag for their case - employers are supposed to have policies in writing and proof that employees were trained on them if they're going to claim policy violations. I've seen so many cases where companies try to claim misconduct after the fact but have nothing to back it up. The referee asking for specific documentation and them coming up empty-handed is exactly what you want to see. Keep checking your correspondence regularly for the decision - it usually comes as a determination letter. Really hoping this works out in your favor after all the stress you've been through!

I'm so glad to hear your hearing went well! The fact that they couldn't provide any documentation when the referee specifically asked for it is a really strong indicator that you'll win this appeal. Employers love to throw around accusations of "policy violations" and "misconduct" but when push comes to shove, they often can't produce the actual written policies or proof that employees were properly trained on them. It sounds like your former employer is just fishing for reasons to deny your benefits after the fact. The referee has probably seen this exact scenario hundreds of times before. Stay positive - most decisions come within 7-10 business days, and based on what you've described, I'd be very surprised if they rule against you. Thanks for keeping us updated on your case!

This is such a frustrating situation but unfortunately pretty common in PA. I went through something similar where an old employer from my base period contested my claim months after I'd been laid off from a different job. The key thing to remember is that you have rights in this process - don't let them intimidate you into giving up. When you get your hearing scheduled, make sure to have all your documentation ready: termination letter, final pay stub, any emails or texts about being let go, employment contract if you had one. Also, if you have any coworkers who witnessed your layoff or can vouch for your employment status, their contact info might be helpful. The hearing officers are usually pretty good at seeing through bogus employer claims if you come prepared with facts. Hang in there!

This is such a common issue and it's really frustrating that PA doesn't explain this better to claimants upfront. I work in HR and see this happen all the time - employers from your base period absolutely can contest claims even if they're not your most recent employer. What many people don't realize is that all base period employers pay unemployment taxes that fund your benefits, so they have skin in the game financially. The good news is that if they're claiming you quit voluntarily, they need to provide documentation proving that - it's not just your word against theirs. Make sure you respond to every single piece of correspondence within the deadlines they give you, and start gathering any evidence you have about being let go (emails, texts, termination letter, final pay stub, etc). Don't let them wear you down - you earned these benefits!

FINAL UPDATE: My claim was finally processed! It took exactly 5 weeks from start to finish. For anyone facing the same interstate wage problem: 1) Call the interstate claims office directly, 2) Contact your former state's UC office to make sure they send the wage data, 3) Upload all your pay stubs and W-2s to your PA dashboard as backup, 4) Don't give up! Thanks everyone for your help and advice through this stressful process.

So glad to see your final update! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation with my Maryland wages not transferring to PA and this gives me hope. Question - when you called the interstate claims office, did you have to wait long to get through? I've been trying the main PA UC number for weeks with no luck. Also, did Delaware UC give you any pushback when you contacted them directly about expediting the wage transfer?

Congrats on getting your approval! In my experience, unemployment deposits usually hit between 2-4 AM, but it definitely depends on your bank. Some banks process ACH transfers overnight while others wait until business hours. Since today is Columbus Day (federal holiday), many banks aren't processing until tomorrow anyway, so you'll likely see it Tuesday morning. The state usually sends the payment on the date shown, but banks hold it until they process ACH batches. Hope this helps ease the waiting!