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PA UC appeal 'decision being written' status - do I still need to attend referee hearing?
I filed an appeal for my denied PA unemployment claim about 5 weeks ago. When I check my dashboard now, it says 'decision being written' under the appeal status. Does this mean I don't have to attend a referee hearing anymore? I was expecting to get a hearing notice with a date and time, but now I'm confused about what this status means. Has anyone seen this before? I'm worried I might have missed something important or that they made a decision without letting me present my case.
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PA UC payment shows transaction numbers but keeps changing benefit paid date - when will I actually get paid?
I'm seriously confused about my PA unemployment payments. I can see transaction numbers in my account which I've heard means a payment is coming, but I still haven't received anything. The system shows a benefit paid date, but that date keeps changing every time I log in (moved from Feb 12 to Feb 15 to Feb 18). Does anyone know when the money will actually be released to my Money Network card? And will there be some clear indication in the system that shows the payment has been processed and sent? This is my first time on UC and I've got rent due next week.
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Just following up - did you ever receive your payment? If you're still having issues, there might be something else going on with your claim. Sometimes there can be payment holds that aren't immediately visible in your account dashboard.
Yes! The money finally showed up on my Money Network card yesterday, two business days after the last benefit paid date shown in the system. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
Glad to hear you finally got your payment! This is exactly what I've experienced too - the changing dates are nerve-wracking but the money does come through eventually. For anyone else dealing with this, I've found that once you see transaction numbers, it's really just a waiting game. The PA UC system isn't great at communicating the exact timeline, but 2-3 business days after the final benefit paid date seems to be the norm. Just keep checking your Money Network card balance rather than obsessing over the system dates!
Can I get PA UC approved if employer never returned fact-finding sheet?
So frustrated right now. Back in January, I got laid off from my warehouse position after the company downsized. Filed for unemployment right away and thought everything was fine until my claim status changed to "pending" with an "open issue." Called PA UC and eventually got through to someone who said they sent a fact-finding questionnaire to my employer over a month ago but haven't received anything back. The UC rep wouldn't tell me much else. It's been 5 weeks now and I still see that open issue on my portal. My rent is due next week and I've gotten exactly $0 in benefits. Does anyone know if I can still get approved if my former employer never bothers to respond to UC's fact-finding sheet? Do I just keep waiting or is there something I should be doing?
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I'm going to try calling again tomorrow morning. If they sent the fact-finding sheet over a month ago, that's well past the 15 days the employer had to respond. Really hope I don't get denied like @profile5 mentioned. This was a clear layoff situation - they eliminated my entire department.
Since yours was a layoff situation, you should be in good shape once they actually process the determination. Make sure you specifically mention that the employer response period has elapsed and request they move forward with a determination based on the information they have. Good luck!
just went thru this!! call call call and ask for a supervisor if the reg person wont help. took me 8 weeks total to get paid but got everything backpaid. keep doing weekly claims!!!!
Thanks - I managed to get through this morning after trying for 2 hours! They said they'll process my determination today since employer never responded. Fingers crossed I'll see that money soon.
That's great news! Hope it works out quickly for you. I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - employer hasn't responded to their fact-finding sheet in almost 3 weeks. Did they give you any timeline for when the determination would be made? Trying to figure out if I should keep calling or just wait it out.
PA UC eligibility after job offer fell through & resignation from previous employer
Really stressed out about my unemployment situation right now. I had a solid job offer scheduled to start Feb 10th, 2025, and I resigned from my previous position (gave proper notice and everything). Then the new job completely fell through at the last minute! When I tried to stay at my old company, my manager said they couldn't keep me but suggested I "use my resignation papers for unemployment" and said I could possibly return after 6 months. I've filed for UC but now I'm just waiting for an examiner to decide my case. I've been applying like crazy and had several interviews, but nothing has panned out yet. Does anyone know what my chances are for getting approved since I technically resigned? The bills are starting to pile up and this waiting game is killing me.
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One more thing - make sure you're answering your phone even if you don't recognize the number. UC examiners often call from blocked or strange numbers, and if you miss their call, it can delay your case even more. Also check your spam/junk email folder daily for any communications from them. When they finally do contact you, be prepared to clearly explain your situation in a concise, factual way.
That's good advice - I've been letting unknown calls go to voicemail due to all the spam calls I get. I'll start answering everything just to be safe. Thanks everyone for the helpful information. I'll update once I hear something from UC.
I went through something similar about 8 months ago. Had a written job offer, gave notice, then the company had a "hiring freeze" right before my start date. PA UC initially denied me but I appealed and won. The key was having that written offer letter and being able to prove the job was eliminated due to circumstances beyond my control, not performance issues. My advice: 1) Don't give up if you get an initial denial - many of these cases get approved on appeal, 2) Keep calling or use one of those callback services people mentioned, and 3) When you do talk to someone, emphasize that you had a DEFINITE start date and the position was eliminated for business reasons. The whole process took about 10 weeks total but I did get all the backpay. Hang in there!
PA UC claim reopened after recent job separation - Will benefits continue or face new scrutiny?
Just got laid off for the second time this year (manufacturing industry is struggling). I reopened my PA UC claim yesterday since I still had 14 weeks left in my benefit year. The online system let me file without any issues, but now I'm worried about whether they'll actually pay me. Last time everything went smoothly, but I've heard horror stories about reopened claims getting extra scrutiny. Does anyone know if PA UC treats reopened claims differently than new ones? Will they automatically assume I'm not trying hard enough to keep a job since this is my second claim this year? My separation was due to company downsizing both times, but I'm worried they'll think I'm gaming the system somehow. Any experiences with reopened claims actually getting paid?
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Update??? Did your payments start? I'm in a similar situation and waiting to see what happens with yours before I reopen mine...
Just got my first payment yesterday! Took 9 days from reopening to payment, which isn't too bad. Using that Claimyr service to actually speak with someone definitely helped - they confirmed my claim was just in standard review and moved it along. So far everything seems to be working like a normal claim.
Great to hear your payment came through! For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation - I reopened my claim about 6 months ago after a seasonal layoff and had a smooth experience. The key things that helped me were: 1) I uploaded my layoff notice immediately when I reopened, 2) I kept detailed records of my work search activities (even saved screenshots of job applications), and 3) I made sure to certify every week even while it was pending. The whole process took about 10 days from reopening to first payment. Don't let the horror stories scare you - most reopened claims go through just fine if you have legitimate separation reasons and follow the requirements.
Hiroshi Nakamura
After using Claimyr to reach a UC representative yesterday, I found out what happened. They had sent a hearing notice scheduling a phone hearing, but it was sent to my old address despite my updated contact information being in the system. The representative helped me file for a new hearing based on lack of proper notification. The decision status has been reset to 'pending' now, and I should receive proper notification for the rescheduled hearing within 2 weeks. Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions!
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Isabella Costa
So glad you got it sorted out!! Make sure you watch your mail SUPER carefully this time and maybe even call to confirm they have your right address!! The whole system is such a mess!
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Olivia Evans
Wait, I'm confused - I think there might be some mixed up information here. The update about using Claimyr and getting the hearing rescheduled was posted by Hiroshi Nakamura, but the original post asking for help was from GamerGirl99. Did GamerGirl99 get her issue resolved too, or is this someone else's experience? Just want to make sure we're tracking the right person's situation since this is such an important issue!
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