Update: I filed my new claim yesterday and got an email confirmation. The system still isn't letting me file for that last week though. I guess I'll just have to wait until the new claim is processed? Really hope I don't lose that week's payment.

I went through this exact same situation a few months ago and it's super stressful! The good news is that you absolutely will NOT lose that final week's payment - I was worried about the same thing. Once your new claim gets approved (mine took about 2 weeks), you'll be able to backfile for that week that ended on your BYE date. The system just won't let you file it until the new claim is active. Make sure you keep track of the dates so you don't forget to file for it once you're able to. Also, if you're still doing part-time work, make sure all your wage info is updated in the new claim so there's no delays with processing.

also make sure ur continously looking for work after u quit cuz u still need to fulfill work search requirements even with a medical situation!!! u need to look for jobs that dont aggravate ur condition

I went through something very similar when I was working in manufacturing. Got injured lifting heavy parts, did light duty for months, then they wanted me back on the same line. Here's what I wish I had done differently - document EVERYTHING from day one. Take photos of your medical paperwork, save all emails, and if your supervisor is only talking to you verbally about returning to that position, follow up with an email like "As we discussed today, you're requiring me to return to [specific job duties] despite my medical restrictions." That creates a paper trail. Also, don't let them pressure you into a quick decision tomorrow - you have the right to request reasonable time to consult with your doctor and explore accommodations. If they fire you for not immediately agreeing to work that could reinjure you, that's actually better for your UC case than quitting. Stay strong and protect your health first!

thats awesome! glad its working out for you and you got your rent covered!

Congrats on getting your payments! This thread is super helpful for understanding the PA UC payment timeline. I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - my open issues cleared 3 days ago but still waiting for payment numbers to appear. Reading through everyone's experiences here gives me hope that it should process soon. The tip about taking daily screenshots is gold - definitely doing that now. Thanks for sharing your whole journey from start to finish!

One last piece of advice - when you eventually get your Notice of Determination, read it VERY carefully. If denied, the specific reason they cite for denial will be crucial for your appeal strategy. For example, if they deny because "employee knowingly violated established policy" your appeal would focus on proving either you didn't know about the policy OR that the policy wasn't consistently enforced. If they cite "theft of company property" you'd focus on proving the items weren't considered valuable inventory. The most successful appeals are the ones that directly address the specific reason given in the determination, rather than trying to make general character arguments.

I've been following unemployment cases in PA for a while, and your situation actually has some promising elements. The 5-month delay between incident and termination is really significant - PA UC looks at whether the employer's response was proportional and timely. If they truly considered it serious misconduct, why wait until someone reported it months later? Also, the fact that you had a positive performance review in January (after the November incident) suggests your employer didn't view it as misconduct at the time. This could be strong evidence that the termination was more about workplace politics than actual policy violation. Keep documenting everything - the timeline, your positive review, any evidence about similar incidents being handled differently, and especially anything showing the promotional items were considered disposable. Your case isn't as hopeless as some people are suggesting. I've seen similar cases get approved, especially when there's evidence the employer's response was delayed and disproportionate.

One additional important detail: if Sunday comes and you still have this issue, when you call make sure to specifically mention "Error Code UC-42" which is their internal code for IDme verification conflict after manual claim intervention. This will help get you to the right department faster. Most front-line reps won't know what to do with your situation without that code.

I've been following PA UC issues for a while and this is unfortunately becoming more common since they started doing manual interventions. The system architecture really wasn't designed to handle these expedited processes smoothly. A few additional tips that might help: - Try logging in during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) when there's less traffic on their servers - If you have to call, Monday mornings right at 8am tend to have shorter wait times - Document everything - take screenshots of what you're seeing so if you do need to call, you can reference specific error messages The good news is that once this gets resolved, it usually stays resolved. The bad news is PA UC's IT infrastructure is about 20 years behind where it should be. Hang in there!