hey just wondering did they send u anything showing how they determined u were "unprofessional"?? like did they have specific dates or incidents? or was it just a general claim? that makes a BIG difference in how u should approach ur appeal!!

I was a PA UC claims examiner for 5 years (not anymore). Here's what you need to know: The vast majority of employers contest ALL unemployment claims automatically, even when they know they don't have a case. They hope claimants won't appeal or won't show up to the hearing. Your case sounds very winnable. The fact that your termination letter has no reason listed is extremely helpful for you. In PA, vague allegations of "unprofessionalism" without specific documented incidents almost always get overturned on appeal. Just make sure you file that appeal within the 15-day window, keep filing weekly claims, and be prepared to explain your side calmly and factually during the hearing. Good luck!

So glad to see your payment finally came through! I'm dealing with the same issue right now - my payment has been showing as "paid" since April 20th but still nothing in my account. Reading through all these responses is both reassuring and frustrating at the same time. It's crazy that this is such a common problem with the PA UC system. I guess I'll wait a few more days based on what everyone's saying about the 7-10 day timeline, but man, it's nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money!

This thread has been so helpful! I'm currently waiting on a payment that's been showing "paid" since April 22nd, so it sounds like I'm part of the ongoing Treasury processing delays that @Daryl Bright mentioned. It's honestly a relief to know this is a system-wide issue and not something wrong with my specific claim. The stress of waiting for money you desperately need is just awful - especially when the system makes it look like everything is fine on their end. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and timelines. It really helps to know we're not alone in this mess!

I'm actually going through this switch right now too! Updated my direct deposit info on Wednesday and have been checking my UC dashboard obsessively lol. Based on what everyone's saying here, sounds like I should expect my Sunday payment to still go to the Money Network card and then hopefully the following week it'll hit my bank account. Really helpful to see so many people confirming the one payment delay - makes me feel less anxious about the timing. Thanks for posting this question, saved me from calling and getting nowhere!

I switched from Money Network to direct deposit about 6 weeks ago and can confirm what most people here are saying - there's definitely a one payment delay. Updated my info on a Thursday, filed my weekly claim that Sunday, and that payment still went to the Money Network card. The next week's payment was the first one to hit my bank account directly. The whole process took about 6 business days from when I submitted the change to when I saw the confirmation message on my UC dashboard. Just keep your Money Network card handy for at least one more payment cycle and you should be good to go!

UPDATE: The benefit year transition was the issue! I checked my dashboard again this morning and there was a notice about my benefit year ending next week. Once I completed the renewal application, the direct deposit option became available again. Thanks everyone for your help!

This happened to me too about a month ago! I panicked thinking they discontinued direct deposit but it turned out my bank had updated their routing number and I needed to re-verify my account info. Sometimes banks make small changes that cause the UC system to flag your deposit method as invalid. Check with your bank to make sure all your account details are still current - that might be why the payment section isn't loading properly for you.

Based on your last comment, SAVE THAT TEXT showing the 10pm notification for a 6am shift! That's exactly the kind of documentation that helped me win my appeal. Make sure to file your initial claim ASAP - the system will likely deny you automatically, but then you'll have the right to appeal and present your evidence. Start applying for jobs immediately too, as you'll need to show job search efforts regardless of the outcome.

Good luck with your claim! I went through something similar as a single parent and the appeal process can be stressful but it's worth fighting for. One thing I learned - when you have your eligibility interview, bring printed copies of all your texts and documentation. The referees appreciate having physical evidence they can review during the call. Also, if you get denied initially (which is common), don't panic. The appeal process is where most people actually win their cases because you get to present your full story with evidence. Keep applying for jobs in the meantime and document your job search efforts. You've got solid documentation with those schedule change texts, especially that 10pm-for-6am example. That shows exactly the kind of impossible situation that makes continued employment unreasonable for a parent.