Based on my experience dealing with PA UC and 1099 work, you should check if you're truly a contractor or if you should be classified as an employee. There are specific rules about this. If your boyfriend's family controls when and how you work, you might actually be misclassified. This matters because: 1. Employees get unemployment protection 2. Contractors don't 3. Misclassification is common to avoid payroll taxes I went through something similar and ended up filing an SS-8 form with the IRS to determine my status. Just something to consider.

Just wanted to add my experience - I was in a similar spot with PA UC and 1099 work. The key thing that saved me from headaches later was keeping detailed records of EVERYTHING. I created a simple spreadsheet tracking: - Exact dates I worked each week - Hours worked - Amount earned per week - When I reported it on my UC claim - Screenshots of my weekly claim submissions This documentation was a lifesaver when PA UC questioned some of my reports months later. They wanted proof of when I worked vs when I got paid, and having those records made the whole process smooth. Also, don't stress too much about the tax situation - yes, you'll owe more as a 1099, but $300/week is still decent income. Just open a separate savings account and automatically transfer 25-30% of each payment there. You'll thank yourself at tax time! Good luck with the caregiver position - it sounds like meaningful work even with all the bureaucratic hassles.

my cousin said just ignore it they cant really do anything lol

Update: I filed my appeal online yesterday and requested a breakdown of the overpayment calculation. I also found the waiver form and am filling that out as a backup in case the appeal doesn't work. I'm still stressed but feeling a bit more in control now. Thanks everyone for the advice!

guys i think the banking direct cards are only for regular UC not for the workmans comp payments my brother gets different card for his claim so maybe depends what benefit u get??

I just want to add that if you're still unsure about whether your card is legitimate, you can also log into your PA UC dashboard online and check the "Payment Method" section. It should show Banking Direct as your current payment method if the card is real and properly activated. This is actually faster than calling and waiting on hold for hours. Also, make sure to check your email for any official notifications from PA UC about the card switch - they did send some emails but a lot went to spam folders unfortunately.

Just a follow-up - if your check doesn't arrive by Wednesday, call the PA Treasury Department directly at 1-877-869-1956, not the UC Service Center. Treasury handles the actual check printing and mailing, and they can verify if it was mailed, when it was mailed, and even stop payment on a lost check and reissue it if necessary. The UC Service Center can't do any of that since they just approve the payment amount.

I'm in a similar situation - my payment date was 3/16 and I'm still waiting for my check too. This is also my first time with paper checks after having issues with the Money Network card. Reading through all these responses is really helpful though! Sounds like we just need to be patient since there are processing delays and postal service issues right now. I'm going to wait until Wednesday before calling that Treasury number someone mentioned. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - makes me feel less alone in this stressful situation!

Anyone notice they always seem to process these things on Fridays? My theory is they don't want people calling with questions about deposits over the weekend lol

Congratulations on finally getting approved! I went through something similar last year - the waiting is absolutely brutal. Just wanted to add that if you're expecting backpay for multiple weeks, keep track of exactly how much you should receive total. I got my first payment quickly (about 2-3 days) but then realized they shorted me on the backpay amount. Had to call again to get the missing weeks sorted out. The good news is once you're in the system and approved, future weekly payments should be much more predictable. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly for you from here on out!