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I had a similar situation last year where my base period was missing an entire quarter of wages (about $12,000 worth). I filed the wage protest and kept receiving my original benefit amount while they reviewed everything. When they approved it about 5 weeks later, they increased my weekly benefit AND paid me the difference for all the weeks I'd already claimed at the lower amount. Make sure you have documentation for EVERYTHING. I included: - All paystubs - W2 forms - Letter from my employer confirming dates and wages - Copy of my work schedule showing regular hours Be super thorough with your evidence and it should go smoothly without interrupting your current payments.
this is NOT always true!! my cousins benefits got stopped for 2 months when she did a wage protest!! depends on if they flag ur account for review. the system is total garbage sometimes things work right sometimes they dont
UPDATE: I was able to get through to a UC rep using that Claimyr service someone recommended. The agent confirmed that filing a wage protest using form UC-1921W will NOT stop my current benefits while they review my missing wages. She also said I should expect it to take 4-6 weeks for processing. I'm gathering all my paystubs now and will submit everything tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your help! What a relief to know I won't lose my current payments while waiting for the correction.
Great to hear! Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims while the protest is being processed. Also, take pictures or make copies of EVERYTHING you send them. The UC office has been known to lose documents. If you're mailing anything, send it certified mail with tracking and delivery confirmation.
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Update on your options: 1. Continue with new claim - This is simplest but you'll lose that one week's payment permanently. 2. Appeal the new claim - File an appeal explaining the misunderstanding about your employment status as an educational employee. Include documentation showing your regular employment pattern and return date. 3. Contact UC directly - Explain that as an educational employee with reasonable assurance of returning to work, you mistakenly indicated a new separation when you should have reported continuing employment with zero earnings. Option 3 is fastest if you can reach them. If you decide to continue with the new claim, make sure to answer correctly going forward - always indicate you're employed but with zero earnings during non-work periods.
I think I'll try the direct contact route first since I don't want to wait for an appeal. If I can't get through by phone by the end of the week, I'll try filing an appeal. I appreciate all this information!
Just wanted to update that I got through to PA UC today using Claimyr after trying for 3 days on my own. The agent explained exactly what others here said - for educational employees, we should report still being employed but with zero earnings during scheduled breaks. She was able to fix my claim and release my payment for the missed week! So relieved.
congrats!! how long did the whole process take u?
About 45 minutes total. Was on hold for most of that time, but the actual conversation with the agent only took about 10 minutes once I got through.
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So I actually did win my appeal! What worked for me was I had some text messages with my supervisor about my last day and a coworker who testified for me. Also I wrote down a timeline of everything that happened with as many specific dates as I could remember. The judge said my testimony was more consistent than my employers. They kept changing their story about why I was fired and it made them look bad. Just tell your friend to be super prepared and answer questions honestly and directly.
This is so helpful! She does have some text messages about shifts, so we'll definitely organize those. Did you have a lawyer or did you represent yourself?
did it myself! they make the process pretty simple and the judge asked me questions directly. just be organized and you'll be fine!
my uncle works at the unemployment office lol and he says most employers don't even show up to these hearings. if they don't show up ur friend automaticly wins
This isn't accurate. If the employer doesn't show up, it doesn't guarantee an automatic win. The referee will still review the case file and make a determination based on available evidence. While it certainly helps if the employer isn't there to present their side, your friend still needs to be prepared to explain why she was eligible for benefits.
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UPDATE: I checked my UC account and my benefit year officially ends March 15, 2025. That gives me about 2 months after my benefits exhaust. I also calculated my wages from the 2 months I worked between claims and it's almost enough to qualify for a new claim according to the calculator on the PA UC site. I'm going to keep applying everywhere and hope for the best. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
That's great news about your benefit year! And good thinking to calculate those wages - every little bit helps. Keep documenting all your work searches carefully. Wishing you the best of luck finding something before your benefits run out!
btw if u worked at a school have u tried applying at daycares or afterschool programs?? they always need people with experience working w/ kids and it might be easier to get in there vs regular office jobs esp if u have special needs experience
That's a really good idea! I did apply to a couple daycares but I'll expand my search to more of them and specifically afterschool programs. Thanks for the suggestion!
Emma Wilson
i had 2 wait 14 weeks last year when my boss said i was fired 4 attendance but i had approved FMLA leave!!! called my state rep after week 10 and got paid 2 weeks later. wish i had done it sooner!!!! they can definitely help speed things up
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Amina Diallo
•It's crazy how many people have similar stories! Makes me feel less alone though. I'm definitely calling my state rep first thing tomorrow. Fingers crossed they can help move things along.
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Malik Thomas
Just remembered something important - if you do finally get through to PA UC, ask them specifically what "issue code" is holding up your claim. Each type of issue has a different resolution process and timeline. If it's an "employer protest" those take forever, but if it's something simple like an "identity verification" it might be resolvable on the same call. Knowing the exact issue code gives you more power.
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Amina Diallo
•That's super helpful advice! Is there a way to see the issue code on my dashboard? I can see that I have an "unresolved issue" but it doesn't specify what type.
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Malik Thomas
•Unfortunately the dashboard rarely shows the specific code - it's internal to their system. That's why talking to an actual human is so important. The UC staff can see exactly what's holding things up, but we're left in the dark. The system is DESIGNED to be confusing and difficult!
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