To update on the timeline question: According to the PA UC office, TAD approvals are currently taking 10-14 business days on average. Once approved, it takes effect immediately. If you're close to exhausting your regular UC benefits, approved training may also qualify you for Training Extended Benefits (TEB), which provides up to 16 additional weeks of benefits while you complete your training program. Age discrimination is frustrating but focusing on in-demand skills like IT certifications can definitely help overcome those barriers.

Emma, I went through a similar situation at 55 when I was laid off from my accounting job. The age discrimination is real and frustrating, but I can confirm that the TAD program works! I did a cybersecurity bootcamp through CareerLink and kept my benefits the entire time. A few additional tips: 1) Ask your advisor about stackable credentials - you can often do multiple shorter certifications that build on each other, 2) Look into whether your program offers job placement assistance - mine had partnerships with local employers, and 3) Consider remote work opportunities in IT since they often focus more on skills than age. The transition was scary but worth it - I'm now working as a cybersecurity analyst and actually earning more than before. Don't let the bureaucracy discourage you from making this change!

Update: I spoke with a UC examiner today (thanks for the Claimyr tip - it worked perfectly). They confirmed that the employer has to prove "good cause" for filing late, and forgetting or being busy isn't considered good cause. They also said the tip structure change should qualify as good cause to quit if it substantially reduced my income, which it definitely did. Feeling much more confident now but still preparing all my evidence just in case. Will update after the hearing next week!

That's great that you got confirmation from the UC examiner! Just wanted to add - during the hearing, if the referee does allow the late appeal to proceed, make sure to emphasize that the tip structure change was implemented WITHOUT your consent or input. In PA, courts have held that when an employer makes unilateral changes to compensation that result in a "substantial diminution" of wages, it can constitute constructive discharge. Your 30%+ pay reduction definitely meets that threshold. Also, document any other employees who may have quit due to the same policy change - it shows a pattern that the change was unreasonable. You've got this!

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to resolve this issue? The most common resolution for this specific problem (showing paid on dashboard but funds not appearing anywhere) is typically: 1. A UC representative needs to manually release the payment from the holding queue 2. There may be a verification flag that doesn't show up in your online account 3. Money Network may have sent your card to an old address if you've moved Did you try Claimyr or find another way to get through to a representative?

So glad you got this resolved @Liam! This is exactly the kind of info that helps everyone else dealing with similar issues. The "payment method conflict" terminology you mentioned is super useful - I never would have known to ask about that specifically. It's crazy that the UC system can show something as "paid" when it's actually stuck in some kind of review limbo. Thanks for coming back to update us on what worked!

I'd like to add that once your claim is approved, you should receive backpay for all eligible weeks you've certified for. Make sure you've been filing your weekly certifications even while waiting for approval. \n\nAlso, prepare documentation before calling:\n- Your Social Security number\n- Your PIN\n- Employment history details (last day worked, reason for separation)\n- Any correspondence reference numbers\n\nHaving this information ready will make the call more efficient and increase your chances of resolution during a single call.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed in early March and still stuck "under review" with zero explanation. It's so stressful not knowing what's wrong or how long it'll take. Reading through all these responses is really helpful though - sounds like getting through to an actual person is the key. I'm definitely going to try calling early morning this week and if that doesn't work, I'll look into that Claimyr service. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it helps to know we're not alone in this mess of a system!

Yes, continue filing weekly claims even after your benefit year ends and you've submitted a new application. The system will know which claim to associate them with. If your new claim is approved, those weeks will be paid under the new claim. If denied, you haven't lost anything by filing the weekly certifications.

Just went through this exact situation last month! One tip that really helped me - when you file your new application, make sure you have all your employment records from the past 18 months ready. PA UC will need details about every employer, even that part-time job you mentioned. They'll ask for dates, wages, and reason you stopped working for each one. Having everything organized beforehand made the application process much smoother. Also, don't panic if your new weekly benefit amount is different - it's calculated based on your new base year wages, so it might be higher or lower than your previous claim. Good luck with the transition!