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So glad to hear your hearing went well! It definitely sounds like you were well-prepared despite feeling anxious beforehand. The fact that your employer couldn't provide any concrete documentation or specific examples is a major weakness in their case. In PA unemployment appeals, employers really need to demonstrate willful misconduct with clear evidence - not just vague statements about performance. The referee asking repeatedly about warnings is actually a really good sign for you since that's one of the key factors they look for. You did exactly the right thing by staying factual and calm. Now comes the hardest part - waiting for that decision letter! But honestly, based on how you described the hearing, it sounds like you have every reason to be optimistic. Hoping you get good news soon and can put this whole stressful situation behind you!
That's such great news! You should definitely feel proud of how you handled that situation. The lack of documentation from your employer is really telling - it shows they were just trying to deny benefits without having a legitimate case. I went through something similar last year where my boss made all these claims but had zero paperwork to back it up. The referee saw right through it. The waiting period is absolutely brutal but try to stay positive - everything you've described points to a favorable outcome. Make sure to check your mail daily since sometimes the decision comes earlier than expected!
This is such encouraging news! It sounds like you absolutely crushed that hearing despite being so nervous beforehand. The fact that your employer came completely unprepared with no documentation is honestly embarrassing for them - it shows they were just hoping to intimidate you into not appealing. In PA, the burden of proof is entirely on the employer to demonstrate willful misconduct, and "not meeting expectations" without any written warnings or specific incidents is basically an admission that they have no case. The referee asking repeatedly about warnings tells you everything you need to know about where their head is at. You should be really proud of yourself for staying composed and sticking to the facts - that's exactly what wins these cases. The waiting period is absolutely brutal but honestly, I'd be shocked if this doesn't go your way. Keep checking that mailbox!
This is so awesome to hear! You should be incredibly proud of yourself for pushing through the anxiety and handling that hearing like a pro. It's actually pretty shocking how many employers think they can just throw around vague accusations without any real evidence - your case is a perfect example of why the appeal process exists. The referee focusing on the lack of warnings is basically them telegraphing that your employer's case is weak. I know the waiting is brutal but honestly everything you've described screams "favorable decision" to me. Make sure to celebrate a little - you've already done the hard part!
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Update: I called PA UC this morning (finally got through after trying for hours) and the rep confirmed that the two disqualification letters are for different issues even though they look nearly identical. One is questioning my reason for job separation and the other is about my availability for work. She said I was right to appeal both separately and that they'll likely schedule one hearing to address both issues. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
nice! glad u got thru to someone! let us know how the appeal goes
Great update! So glad you got through and got clarification. For your appeal hearing, make sure you have documentation ready for both the job separation issue and the availability for work issue. For job separation, bring any termination paperwork, emails, or documentation about why you left your job. For availability, have proof of your job search activities, any medical documentation if health was a factor, or evidence that you were ready and able to work. Having everything organized by issue will help the referee understand your situation clearly. Wishing you the best with your appeal!
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Let us know what happens! Once you reach someone at UC, they should be able to see exactly when your card was mailed out. If it's been more than 10 business days since that date, they should issue a replacement automatically. The direct deposit option is definitely better for the future, but you'll still need to recover those initial payments.
I finally got through to PA UC using that Claimyr service! They confirmed my card was mailed out on March 1st (exactly 3 weeks ago). Since it never arrived, they're canceling that card and issuing a new one with expedited shipping. Also set up direct deposit for future payments. Thanks everyone for your help!
That's awesome that you got it resolved! Claimyr really seems to be a game-changer for actually reaching someone at PA UC. How long did the whole process take once you connected with an agent? I'm bookmarking that service for future reference since getting through to UC is always such a nightmare. Hope your new card arrives quickly!
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Just got my "denied but modified" determination yesterday and was completely confused by the wording. Reading through everyone's responses here has been such a relief - I was worried I'd lost all my benefits permanently. It's frustrating that PA UC makes these letters so confusing when people are already stressed about their financial situation. The fact that we all have to come to forums like this just to understand what our own government is telling us shows how broken their communication system is. @GalacticGuru I'm in the same boat as you - missed the initial CareerLink deadline but registered as soon as I realized. Based on what everyone's saying, we should both get paid for the weeks after we registered. I'm going to keep checking my portal daily and will definitely follow up if I don't see payment within a week or two. Thanks for posting this question - you've helped more people than just yourself!
@Ruby Knight I m'so glad this thread helped you too! It s'really frustrating that we have to figure this stuff out together when the state should be making it clear from the start. I ve'been checking my portal obsessively since getting that confusing letter, and it s'such a relief to know I m'not the only one dealing with this exact situation. The whole CareerLink registration timing thing seems like such a common issue - you d'think they d'have clearer guidance about it by now. Hopefully we both see our payments come through soon! Keep me posted on how yours goes - it helps to know we re'not going through this alone.
I just wanted to jump in and say thank you to everyone who shared their experiences here! I'm dealing with a CareerLink registration issue myself and was completely panicking when I got my determination letter. The language they use is so unnecessarily complicated - like they're trying to confuse us on purpose. Reading through all these responses has given me so much hope. It sounds like as long as you register with CareerLink (even if it's late), you can start getting benefits again for the weeks after registration. The "denied but modified" wording makes so much more sense now that everyone has explained it. @GalacticGuru - I really hope you get your payment for that second week soon! Based on what everyone is saying, it should definitely come through. And thank you for asking this question - you've helped so many of us who are dealing with the same confusing situation. It's crazy that we have to rely on community forums to understand what our own state government is telling us, but at least we're all figuring it out together! I'm going to keep filing my weekly claims and checking my portal religiously. Fingers crossed we all get our payments processed quickly!
@Giovanni Rossi You re'so right about how unnecessarily complicated they make everything! I m'brand new to dealing with UC and when I got my first determination letter, I honestly thought I was reading it wrong because the language was so confusing. It s'such a relief to find this community where people actually explain what these cryptic government notices mean in plain English. I m'in a similar boat with the CareerLink registration timing - missed the initial deadline but got registered right away once I realized my mistake. After reading everyone s'experiences here, I feel so much more confident that I ll'get benefits for the weeks after I registered. It s'just wild that we have to become detectives to figure out what our own benefits agency is trying to tell us! Really grateful for threads like this where we can all help each other navigate this maze. @GalacticGuru thanks for starting this discussion - you ve'probably saved dozens of people from unnecessary panic over these confusing letters!
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Great news on getting that sorted out! 7-9 weeks is still a really long wait but at least now you know what to expect. For anyone else dealing with similar system errors - this is exactly why it's so important to actually speak with a rep rather than just trusting what the online portal shows. The PA UC website has been notorious for displaying incorrect statuses, especially for appeals. Keep us posted on how your hearing goes when it finally gets scheduled!
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Nick Kravitz
•This is such valuable information! I'm new to dealing with PA UC appeals and had no idea the online system was so unreliable. It's really reassuring to see that @Millie Long was able to get answers by actually calling, even though it took 2 hours. I m'facing a similar situation with my own appeal different (issue and) was starting to panic about confusing status messages. Definitely going to keep trying to get through by phone rather than trusting what I see online. Thanks for sharing the outcome!
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As someone who just went through this exact same situation last month, I can confirm the PA UC system is absolutely terrible at showing accurate statuses for appeals. I had the same "waiting for decision to be written" message for 3 weeks before my hearing was even scheduled! What helped me was calling first thing in the morning (like 7:59 AM) right when they open - seemed to have better luck getting through then. Also want to echo what others said about continuing to file your weekly claims - I almost made that mistake and would have lost weeks of backpay. The whole process is stressful but hang in there, it does eventually get resolved!
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