One last thing to keep in mind - after you receive your determination, either side (you or your employer) has 15 calendar days to appeal if they disagree with the decision. If your employer appeals, you'll need to attend an appeal hearing, which adds more time to the process. Just be prepared for that possibility. Based on what you've described, with your documentation of harassment and no evidence of tardiness warnings from your employer, you have a strong case.

I went through something similar last year - employer claimed I was fired for "poor performance" when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. The whole process is nerve-wracking but it sounds like you have solid evidence on your side! In my case, it took about 2 weeks after the interview to get a determination. The key thing that helped me was having everything organized - screenshots, emails, any documentation that contradicted their claims. Since you have proof of harassment and no tardiness warnings in your file, that's huge in your favor. Keep filing your weekly claims and try to stay patient (easier said than done, I know). The waiting is the worst part but once you get that approval letter, the backpay will come through. Hang in there!

I'm so sorry you're going through this, especially while pregnant. The stress must be overwhelming. I went through a similar situation last year - 8 weeks of waiting with my dashboard showing an open issue despite being told everything was fine. What finally worked for me was being very specific about what I needed when I called. Instead of just asking "what's wrong with my claim," I started asking "what is the exact issue code and what documentation do you need from me to resolve it?" This forced them to actually look deeper into my file. Also, when you do contact your state rep, mention that you're pregnant and in financial hardship - they prioritize cases involving pregnancy and children. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! You WILL get all that back pay once this is resolved. Hang in there mama, you've got this!

I'm going through something very similar right now - 8 weeks of filing with no payments and my dashboard shows conflicting information every time I check. What's really frustrating is that different UC reps tell me completely different things about my claim status. One says everything looks fine, another mentions an "identity verification issue" that wasn't there before. I've been hesitant to contact my state rep because I wasn't sure if it would actually help, but reading all these success stories here is convincing me to try it. The financial stress is really getting to me too - I can't imagine dealing with this while pregnant on top of everything else. Has anyone had luck with the identity verification issues specifically? That seems to be what's holding mine up now, but they won't tell me what documents they need or how to submit them. The whole system feels designed to keep you in limbo forever.

Wow, this thread is super helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now where I filed too early and got denied for insufficient base period wages. It's so frustrating that in 2025 we still have to deal with mailing forms and impossible phone lines. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service to get through - seems like multiple people here had success with it. Also good to know about the CareerLink option as backup. The PA UC system really needs to catch up with modern technology!

I went through this exact same nightmare situation in December 2024! Filed too early, got denied for insufficient wages, and then discovered the archaic withdrawal process. Here's what actually worked for me: I tried the Claimyr service that others mentioned and got connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to process my withdrawal over the phone immediately - no mailing forms or waiting weeks! She explained that phone withdrawals are definitely possible for denied claims, it's just not well-publicized on their website. Cost me like $20 for the Claimyr service but saved me literally weeks of waiting. After the withdrawal was processed (took about 3 business days), I was able to file a new claim with my updated wages and got approved. The whole PA UC system is stuck in the stone age but at least there are ways to work around it now!

Just wanted to add my experience with Huntington for PA UC payments! I've been using them for about 4 months now and it's been pretty consistent - usually shows up 1 business day after the payment release date. The only hiccup I had was during my first payment when there was a small delay (I think for verification), but after that it's been smooth sailing. Pro tip: if you're worried about timing for bills, Huntington also offers a small overdraft buffer if you're a good customer, which has saved me once when a payment was delayed by a day due to a holiday. Overall much better experience than my old bank!

I've been using Huntington for my PA UC direct deposits for over a year and wanted to share my timeline experience! In my case, payments typically show up within 1-2 business days after the release date, with most arriving on the 1 business day mark. I've noticed that payments released on Tuesday usually hit my account Wednesday, and payments released on Friday show up Monday (unless there's a holiday). One thing that really helps is that Huntington's online banking shows pending deposits, so you can often see the payment coming before it officially posts. The mobile app notifications are also super reliable. Overall, I'd say plan for 1 business day to be safe for your rent timing, but you'll probably see a consistent pattern develop after a few payments. Good luck with the switch!

One more thing to consider: if your current unemployment is with the same employer as when you received PUA, that might complicate things. But if it's a different employer, your case for waiver is stronger since it's a completely different claim. Also, make sure you're accurately reporting any part-time/gig work on your new claim to avoid creating another overpayment situation.

I went through something similar last year and want to echo what others have said - definitely file for regular UC right away, don't let the overpayment stop you. In my case, they approved my regular claim but did set up automatic deductions of about 33% from each payment to pay back the PUA overpayment. The key thing that helped me was requesting a hardship waiver immediately after filing. I had to show that the deductions would prevent me from paying for basic necessities like rent and food. It took about 2 months to get approved, but once they did, they stopped the deductions and even refunded what they had already taken. Also, since your overpayment notice just came last week, you still have time to appeal if you think it was issued in error. You have 15 days from the date on the notice. Even if you're not sure you'll win the appeal, filing it can sometimes buy you time while they review your case. Hang in there - the system is frustrating but there are options available to help with situations like this!