Update for everyone: I just checked the PA Treasury website and they've posted a notice about a technical issue that affected some unemployment payment processing this week. They're saying all payments should be completed by Tuesday. Here's what I recommend doing: 1. Wait until Tuesday to see if your check arrives 2. If not received by Tuesday, call UC at 1-888-313-7284 early Wednesday morning (they open at 8am) 3. Have your transaction number and payment date ready when you call In the meantime, you can check your claim status online to confirm nothing has changed with your eligibility.

I'm in the same boat - payment date shows 3/6 but no check yet. This is really stressful because I have rent due Monday and was counting on that money. At least seeing everyone else having similar issues makes me feel like it's not just my claim that got messed up. Going to try calling first thing Monday morning but sounds like I should maybe wait until Tuesday based on what NebulaNinja found about the Treasury notice. Has anyone had luck getting through to UC on the phone lately or is it still taking forever?

i had an apeel last year and won it. they asked ME questions first then my boss. my boss didnt even show up to the hearing call so i won automatically lol. but they still asked me stuff. make sure ur by ur phone when they call!!

Just wanted to add some reassurance here - I went through a similar appeal process in PA last fall for a wrongful "voluntary quit" determination when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. The whole process took about 5 weeks from acknowledgment letter to hearing, and another week for the decision. A few things that helped me: 1) I created a simple timeline document with dates and what happened each day leading up to my layoff, 2) I gathered every email, text, or document that mentioned the layoffs or department changes, and 3) I practiced explaining my situation clearly and concisely before the hearing. The hearing itself was less scary than I expected - the referee was professional and just wanted to understand what really happened. Having solid documentation made all the difference. I won my appeal and received all back payments within 10 days of the decision. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! And try to stay patient - I know it's incredibly stressful waiting without income, but the process does work when you have legitimate grounds for appeal like you clearly do.

You've been so helpful, thank you! I'm going to start a job search log right away. I'll also check our employee handbook - pretty sure they have a 3-strike policy they completely ignored in my case. Hopefully that helps my claim!

I'm so sorry you're going through this! The same thing happened to my brother last year - suddenly fired for "performance issues" after 5+ years and consistently good reviews. It's like they keep you thinking everything is fine then blindside you. From what I've learned lurking here, having those positive reviews is HUGE for your case. Screenshot/save every email, review, or text that shows you were doing well. Even casual "good job" messages from your boss can help. One thing that really helped my brother was writing down EVERYTHING he could remember about the termination call while it was still fresh - exact words used, who was on the call, time, etc. The details matter if it goes to a hearing. You've got this! The system is designed to help people who get wrongfully denied benefits. Just be patient with the process and keep detailed records of everything.

One more important thing to remember: PA UC is required to consider all available evidence, but they also understand that not everything can be documented. The referee's job is to determine the facts based on credibility and preponderance of evidence. Since your hearing is next week, you should prepare a brief statement explaining the situation in clear terms. Practice saying it out loud a few times so you don't ramble during the hearing. Be specific about dates, names, and details even if you don't have documentation for everything. If the restaurant manager is unwilling to provide a statement, you might also consider if there's anyone else who knew about your job offer - perhaps a friend or family member you told about it at the time? While not as strong as employer confirmation, it can help establish that you were consistent about the job offer at the time it happened.

I had a similar situation with a verbal job offer during my appeal last year. Here's what I learned: PA UC referees vary widely in how thoroughly they investigate, but having ANY supporting evidence helps tremendously. Your text messages about scheduling are actually really strong evidence - they show the employer was treating you as a hired employee by discussing your work schedule. One thing that helped me was creating a simple one-page summary with bullet points of what happened, including exact dates and the manager's name. Even though my offer was also verbal, having those specific details written out clearly made me seem more credible during the hearing. Also, don't stress too much about them calling the restaurant. Even if they do, employers usually just confirm basic facts like "yes, we made an offer" and "yes, we had to rescind it due to circumstances." Most restaurants right now are dealing with staffing issues from the recent outbreak, so they're likely to be straightforward about having to cancel new hires. Good luck with your hearing - sounds like you're preparing well!

my cousin's roommate got denied but it was bc he got fired for misconduct lol. he tried to appeal but they had proof he was stealing so obvi he lost. not saying thats ur situation just sometimes theres a real reason

Any update on your situation? Did you file the appeal yet? And were you able to get through to someone at the service center to get more details about the denial reason?