UPDATE: mine just switched to PAID about 10 minutes ago!! Check your accounts everyone!! Hopefully yours all updated too!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through this before - glad to see everyone's payments finally went through! For future reference, PA UC actually does have a system status page at unemployment.pa.gov/status that shows known issues, though they don't always update it quickly. I learned about it after dealing with a similar delay last year. Also, if this happens again, try checking your payment status around 11 PM - that's when their overnight batch processing usually runs. Hope this helps anyone who might face this issue in the future!

does anyone know if we're getting that extra $300 this month? i heard something about it on the news but my payment was just the regular amount

Still waiting here too - nothing on my direct deposit yet. This is really stressful because I have rent due tomorrow and was counting on getting paid today like usual. Has anyone tried calling the UC office to see if there's an official explanation for the delays? I'm wondering if I should wait it out or try to get through to someone today.

I had a similar problem back in November. They mixed up my identity with someone else! It's crazy how many errors happen in their system. Glad you got it sorted out. Just remember if you don't see that correction within the 10 days they promised, call back immediately. They told me 10 days and it actually took 4 weeks and another call before my determination was fixed.

Wow, what a nightmare but so glad you got it resolved! Identity mix-ups seem to happen more often than they should with PA UC. For anyone else reading this with similar issues, here's what I learned from my own experience: 1. Don't panic if your benefit amount seems way off - it's often a data error 2. Keep detailed records of ALL your employers during the base period, even part-time work 3. If you can't get through by phone, try early morning (7-8 AM) when call volume is lower 4. Screenshot everything in your UC dashboard before and after any changes The fact that they confused you with someone else with a similar name/SSN is pretty concerning from a data security standpoint, but at least they caught it. Hopefully your corrected determination comes through quickly!

Good news is that if you win your appeal, you'll get all the back payments you're entitled to. Make sure you're answering the weekly certification questions correctly - 'Are you able to work?' should be YES (because you can work many jobs, just not your previous one). Also document all your job search activities carefully during this time.

That's great that you got your appeal submitted! Just wanted to add - when you go to your appeal hearing (if they schedule one), bring copies of everything: your doctor's note, any emails or documentation about requesting accommodation from your supervisor, and a list of job types you've been applying for that work with your restrictions. Also, practice explaining clearly that you CAN work, just not jobs requiring heavy lifting. Sometimes the hearing officer needs that distinction spelled out really clearly. Wishing you the best of luck - sounds like you have a solid case!

One more bit of advice: After you get this sorted, double-check your dashboard after each weekly certification to confirm your work search activities were properly recorded. Sometimes the system glitches and doesn't save entries even when you enter them correctly. If you see this happen, take a screenshot and call immediately rather than waiting for your benefits to be affected. Also, since you've had a disruption in benefits, watch for a message about scheduling a mandatory reemployment session. These are often triggered when there's a work search issue, and missing one will definitely stop your benefits again.

Honestly this is why I just apply to jobs directly thru indeed and linkedin instead of careerlink. Easier to track and screenshot everything. Careerlink is so clunky its like they designed it in 2005 and never updated it lol