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Off topic but anybody know if Pennsylvania is keeping the work search requirements at 2 activities per week? I heard a rumor they might increase it to 3 but couldn't find anything on the UC website about changes for 2025.
The work search requirement remains at 2 verifiable work search activities per week through 2025. There was discussion about increasing it last year, but the proposal wasn't implemented. Always document your work search activities carefully - many claims get flagged for audit on this requirement.
I've been on PA UC for about 6 months now and can confirm - never once got a weekend deposit on my Money Network card. The system is pretty rigid about business days only. Your best bet is always to plan for Tuesday/Wednesday deposits if you file on Sunday/Monday. It's frustrating when you're in a tight spot like this, but at least your landlord is being understanding! That's honestly the best outcome you could hope for in this situation.
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After reading through all the comments, I wanted to mention that when my hearing was finally scheduled, it was by telephone due to the backlog. Make sure your phone number is correct in the system, and be prepared to answer when they call - even if it shows as an unknown or blocked number. They're very strict about being available at the scheduled time, and if you miss the call, it can further delay your case.
That's a good tip about answering unknown calls. I've been ignoring those lately because of all the spam calls I get. I'll make sure my phone number is updated in the system too.
I'm in the exact same boat - filed my appeal in December after being wrongfully denied (employer falsely claimed misconduct) and it's been radio silence since then. The stress is unreal, especially with rent and utilities piling up. One thing I learned from calling around is that you can also try reaching out to your local legal aid society - some offer free help with UC appeals and can sometimes get better responses from the system than we can as individuals. Also, if you have any coworkers who witnessed your layoff or have knowledge of the circumstances, start getting their contact info now in case you need them as witnesses for your hearing. Hang in there - from what everyone's saying it sounds like 4+ months is unfortunately the new normal, but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel!
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UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at UC this morning! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and got connected in about 30 minutes. The agent explained that my employer coded my separation as "lack of work" but I had selected "laid off" on my application. She fixed it while I was on the phone and said my payments should start processing within 48 hours. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.
YAY!!! It's such a crazy feeling when it finally gets fixed! Now you can breathe again!
So happy this worked out for you! This gives me hope for my own claim that's been stuck for 3 weeks. Definitely going to try that Claimyr service - seems like actually talking to someone is the only way to get these issues resolved quickly.
Wow, what a journey! So glad you got it resolved @Harper Collins. Your experience really shows how important it is to actually speak with someone - these separation coding issues seem pretty common but the system doesn't make it clear what's wrong or how to fix it. For anyone else dealing with similar issues, it sounds like the key is persistence in getting through to a real person who can actually see what's causing the hold-up. Four weeks of stress for what turned out to be a 5-minute fix is ridiculous, but at least you'll be getting all those back payments soon!
Exactly! It's so frustrating that these "quick fixes" require jumping through so many hoops to get to a human. The system really needs better explanations for open issues - like instead of just saying "separation information" it should tell you specifically what's conflicting and what steps to take. At least now other people in similar situations know that persistence pays off and there are services like Claimyr that can help cut through the phone maze.
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Just tried and its working now!! Just filed my weeks!
Great news! Just logged in and was able to file mine too. What a relief!
I've been dealing with this exact same issue! Started getting the 503 error on Monday when trying to file my weekly certification. What's really frustrating is that there's no clear communication from PA UC about these outages - I had to find out about the maintenance from this thread. For anyone still having problems, I found that using an incognito/private browsing window sometimes helps, and definitely try the direct link Omar shared. Also, if you're still stuck, document the error messages with screenshots in case you need to prove you tried to file on time. The system really needs better error handling and user communication!
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UPDATE: My first check came today, took 8 days from when it was issued. For anyone dealing with this in the future - they do show the payment date online, but not the actual mail date. Signing up for USPS Informed Delivery like someone suggested was super helpful! Now I just need to figure out how to get back to direct deposit eventually.
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Jamal Wilson
•Glad you got your check! To switch back to direct deposit, you need to wait until the fraud hold expires (typically 6 weeks), then call and specifically request to be switched back. Make sure you have your banking information ready when you call. It took me about 3 calls to finally get someone who could help with this.
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JaylinCharles
So glad to see your update that the check arrived! 8 days isn't too bad considering some of the horror stories people share. I'm dealing with the same situation right now - got switched to paper checks last week due to a "security review" on my account. Been checking my mailbox obsessively every day lol. Did you have to do anything special when you deposited the check, or was it just like depositing any other check? Some people told me UC checks can be tricky at certain banks.
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