After 2 weeks with no update on my UC claim I finally got through to a rep yesterday. Apparently my employer is contesting it (no surprise) but the agent said with my documentation I should be fine. Just a waiting game now!

I was in a similar situation with my union job at a steel plant. Got fired for "excessive tardiness" - was late 4 times in 6 weeks due to childcare issues. The union didn't fight for me during the termination but here's what saved me: I kept detailed records of every time I notified my supervisor AND I had the union contract which stated employees get progressive discipline (verbal warning, written warning, then termination). They skipped the written warning step completely! PA UC approved me because the employer didn't follow their own disciplinary procedures. Make sure you get a copy of your union contract and check if they followed all the steps. Also, being 10 minutes late with documented car trouble is NOT willful misconduct - you communicated proactively each time. That shows good faith effort to get to work. You should be fine!

my roomate says sometimes he gets the money at like midnight sunday not monday morning so maybe check sunday night too

I've been dealing with PA UC for about 8 months now and can confirm what others are saying - Wednesday filing almost always means Monday payment. The system is pretty rigid about their processing schedule. One thing that might help for future situations like this is setting up direct deposit if you haven't already - it typically hits a few hours earlier than the Money Network card. Also, many landlords are understanding about UC payment delays if you communicate with them ahead of time and show proof of your claim filing. Worth a shot to call them and explain the situation!

Just wondering did u get this fixed?? Im having a similar problem now with my claim

I'm so glad you got this resolved! Your experience really shows how helpful it can be to have medical documentation ready and to try the callback services when the phone lines are jammed. It's reassuring to hear that PA UC can actually handle these situations properly when you get the right person on the line. Hope you're doing better and taking care of yourself during this difficult time.

Just to add a bit more clarity - the second determination (the $92 one) is almost certainly your correct amount due to the educational employee provisions others mentioned. But you should be aware that you'll need to report any part-time earnings when you file your weekly claims. The PA UC system will deduct a portion of your earnings from your weekly benefit amount. Specifically, the first 30% of your weekly benefit rate doesn't reduce your benefits, but anything above that is deducted dollar for dollar. So if your WBR is $92, you can earn up to about $27 without reduction, then each dollar after that reduces your benefit by $1. Make sure you're accurately reporting all hours and earnings each week to avoid any overpayment issues down the road.

I work part-time at a university and went through something very similar when I reopened my claim last year. The two different determinations you received are totally normal - it's actually a good sign that the system is working properly! What happens is PA UC first calculates your benefit based on all your reported wages (that's your $148 determination), then they run a second calculation that applies all the specific eligibility rules for your situation. Since you work at an educational institution, they have to factor in the "reasonable assurance" provision for school employees, which is why your second determination dropped to $92. The second determination is definitely your correct amount. I'd recommend keeping both letters for your records, but go with the $92 when you're planning your budget. The timing of receiving them 20 minutes apart is actually pretty typical - their system processes these adjustments in batches. One tip: when you file your weekly claims, make sure you're reporting your college hours accurately. During summer when your hours are lower (10-15), you might qualify for partial benefits even while working. Just be super precise with your earnings reporting to avoid any issues later!

Update: I called our state rep's office today and they were super helpful! They said they're seeing tons of delays right now and have a special form they submit to UC for constituents. They're going to follow up and said we should hear something within 7-10 days. Also, husband managed to file the missed weekly certifications (thankfully). Thanks everyone for the advice!

So glad you were able to get through to your state rep's office! That's really encouraging. I'm dealing with a similar situation - my claim has been pending for 3 weeks now with no updates. Can you share which state rep's office you contacted? I'm wondering if it matters which one you call or if you have to call the one specifically for your district? Also, did they ask for any specific information or documentation when you called, or just basic claim details? Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress!