Good news - completing the questionnaire should resolve this fairly quickly in most cases. Make sure to answer all questions accurately and mention specifically that you received severance, which was likely misreported as regular wages. You can check your claim status every few days, and once the issue is resolved, any held payments should be released automatically. If it's not resolved within 2 weeks after submitting your questionnaire, then you should definitely try calling.

Just wanted to update everyone - I called PA UC this morning using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got through in about 15 minutes! The rep was super helpful and could see exactly what happened. My employer did report the severance payment incorrectly as regular wages, which triggered both the new hire audit and the able/available issue. She cleared both issues while I was on the phone and said my held payment should be released within 24-48 hours. Thanks everyone for the advice - definitely call if you can get through rather than just waiting on the questionnaire!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! I went through something similar when my benefits ended unexpectedly early. One thing that helped me was immediately applying for other assistance programs while I figured out my next steps. Since you mentioned staying home with kids, definitely look into WIC if you haven't already - it's specifically for families with young children and can help with groceries. Also, many local churches and community organizations have emergency assistance funds that can help with utilities or rent for a month or two while you transition. It's not ideal, but these resources can buy you some breathing room to plan your next move without panicking. Hang in there - this situation is temporary even though it feels overwhelming right now.

I'm really sorry you're dealing with this shock - the PA UC system's terminology is incredibly misleading! Just to add one more resource that might help: if you're looking for immediate assistance while transitioning, check out 211 (dial 2-1-1 or visit pa211.org). They can connect you with local food banks, emergency financial assistance, and other support services in your area. Also, some utility companies have hardship programs that can defer payments for a few months if you call and explain your situation. I know it's scary when your financial plans get turned upside down like this, but there are more safety nets available than you might realize. Take it one day at a time and don't be afraid to ask for help - that's what these programs are there for!

this happened to me last memorial day too! just when u need the money most everything gets delayed lol

For future reference, you can usually check the PA UC website under "Payment Information" to see if there are any scheduled delays posted. They don't always advertise it well, but sometimes they'll put a notice up a few days before major holidays. Also, if you're really tight on funds, some banks will let you set up overdraft protection or a small line of credit to cover situations like this where payments get delayed by a day or two. Might be worth looking into so you don't have to stress about rent being late due to holiday delays.

I just went through this exact process and won my Board appeal after losing at the referee level! It took about 4.5 months but it was absolutely worth it. My situation was similar - employer claimed misconduct but I had legitimate reasons. The Board really does look at whether the law was applied correctly, not just the facts. A few things that helped me: I kept detailed records of everything, continued filing weekly claims (even though it felt pointless), and focused my appeal letter on the legal errors rather than rehashing my story. The wait is brutal financially but don't give up! The statistics show people do win these appeals regularly. Also, definitely keep doing your work searches during the appeal - I almost messed that up and would have lost weeks of back pay. You've got this!

I'm in a similar boat - just got denied at my referee hearing last month and filed my Board appeal two weeks ago. Reading through all these responses is really encouraging, especially hearing from people who actually won their appeals after losing at the referee level. My case also involves attendance issues due to medical problems (chronic migraines), and like you, I had documentation but the referee seemed to focus more on the company's policy than the medical necessity of my absences. The whole hearing felt like the referee had already made up their mind before I even spoke. I'm definitely going to take the advice here about focusing on legal errors in my appeal rather than just repeating my story. It sounds like the Board really does look at whether the law was properly applied, which gives me hope since I feel like the referee completely ignored the medical exemptions in PA law. Thanks for posting this question - it's exactly what I needed to read today. We've got to stick together and not let this broken system defeat us!

I'm brand new to PA UC (just got approved last week) and this entire thread has been incredibly helpful! I was so confused about the deposit timing and was worried I might be doing something wrong when I couldn't find a clear schedule anywhere. It's really reassuring to know that the Tuesday/Wednesday variation is completely normal and that I should expect 2-3 business days from Sunday filing. I love the tip about budgeting for Wednesday and treating Tuesday as a bonus - that's going to save me so much stress! Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who mentioned tracking deposits on a calendar. This community seems amazing and I'm grateful to have found such supportive people who understand what it's like navigating UC for the first time.

I've been on PA UC for about 4 months now and can confirm everything everyone is saying here! The Tuesday/Wednesday deposit pattern is totally normal when filing on Sunday. What helped me the most was setting up text alerts through the Money Network app - you'll get a notification as soon as the deposit hits your account, which takes away some of the guesswork. Also, I noticed that if there's a federal holiday on Monday, it almost always pushes the deposit to Wednesday instead of Tuesday. The 2-3 business day rule is really accurate, just remember that weekends and holidays don't count as business days. Hope this helps ease some anxiety for the newer folks - we've all been there with the uncertainty!