For anyone dealing with similar employer merger issues, here's a guide to help: 1. Continue filing weekly claims while the base-year wage issue is resolved 2. Have documentation ready: W2s, paystubs from before and after merger, any merger announcement emails 3. When you speak with UC, specifically request a "wage investigation" and explain the corporate merger 4. If they say you're ineligible due to insufficient wages, immediately request a "wage protest" and explain the merger situation 5. Know that this is a common issue and is completely fixable, but requires speaking to UC staff The system is set up to handle these situations, but only when properly flagged by staff.

That's awesome news that they got it sorted out so quickly! For anyone else reading this thread who might face a similar merger situation - Gabriel's step-by-step guide is spot on. I went through something similar when my company was acquired by a larger firm last year. The key really is using the right terminology when you call UC. Don't just say "my employer changed" - specifically mention "corporate merger" and ask for a "wage investigation" to combine earnings from both tax ID numbers. Also, calling right at 8am made a huge difference in getting through. Glad you got it resolved and will get your backpay!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now too! My employer put me on "administrative leave" for budget reasons and PA UC initially approved me, then reversed it saying I'm still technically employed. It's so confusing because I'm not getting paid either! I've been reading through all these comments and it seems like the appeal process is really important. @Elijah Jackson - definitely keep filing those weekly claims like Mason mentioned, and gather all that documentation about the leave being mandatory. The fact that they said you were "selected" for leave instead of requesting it should really help your case. Good luck with your appeal!

I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The Pennsylvania UC system is so confusing with how they handle leaves of absence. What really helped me was getting my employer to provide a detailed letter explaining that the leave was "employer-initiated" rather than "employee-requested." I also made sure to include any documentation showing I had no input in the decision - like meeting notes or emails where they informed me (not asked me) about the leave. The appeal process took about 8 weeks but I eventually got approved and received backpay for all the weeks I had been filing. Don't let the confusing paperwork discourage you - if your employer truly forced this leave due to restructuring, you have a strong case. Make sure to emphasize in your appeal that you were available and willing to work but your employer made you unavailable through no fault of your own.

UPDATE: After seeing the suggestions here, I tried a few different approaches. The CareerLink office couldn't directly help with my claim but gave me a different number to try. Still no luck. BUT - I did try that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and it actually worked!! Got connected to an agent in about 25 minutes. Turns out my claim had an identity verification issue that never triggered a notification. The agent was able to verify my ID and release my payments! They said I should receive the backpay within 3-5 business days. SUCH A RELIEF!!

Wow, so glad you got it resolved @Paolo! Identity verification issues are such a nightmare because they literally give you no notification that it's the problem. I went through the exact same thing last year - 6 weeks of "under review" status and hundreds of calls before I finally got through to someone who told me they needed additional ID docs. The system is so broken when it comes to communicating what's actually wrong. Thanks for sharing the update and the Claimyr tip - definitely bookmarking that for future reference. Hope your backpay comes through quickly!

Thank you all for the information and sharing your experiences. I'm definitely going to call the Prothonotary's office tomorrow to check on my paperwork status, and I'll start looking into attorneys who handle UC cases on contingency. It's really discouraging to hear how long this whole process takes, but at least I know it's not unusual to be waiting this long for an acknowledgment. I'll update this thread if I find out anything useful from the Prothonotary's office that might help others in similar situations. Fingers crossed that I eventually get a positive outcome like some of you did!

I'm going through something very similar right now! Filed my Commonwealth Court appeal about 6 weeks ago and also haven't heard anything back yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time - I had no idea the timeline could be 10-16 months for a final decision! I actually called that Prothonotary number someone mentioned last week (717-255-1650) and they were able to confirm my appeal was received and assigned a docket number, which gave me some peace of mind. The clerk told me they're currently processing appeals from about 4-5 months ago, so the backlog is real. One thing I wanted to add - make sure you keep documentation of your job search efforts during this whole process, even though you're appealing. I was told by a legal aid attorney that if you do eventually win, they might still require proof that you were available and actively seeking work during the appeal period to get your full back benefits. Better safe than sorry! Also seconding what others said about watching your mail carefully. I've been checking every single piece of mail religiously because I'm paranoid about missing something important with a deadline.

just want to say congrats on winning! thats a huge relief I bet. my friend had something similar happen and she said the money showed up exactly 25 days after the board decision. hang in there!

This gives me so much hope! I'm currently waiting for my Board of Review decision after losing at the referee level too. My employer claimed I was insubordinate but I have emails showing they were asking me to do things that violated safety protocols. The referee seemed to just believe whatever my former boss said without really looking at my evidence. How did you present your case to the Board? Did you submit additional documentation beyond what you had at the referee hearing? I'm wondering if I should be doing anything else while I wait for their decision. It's been 8 weeks since I filed my Board appeal and the waiting is killing me!