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i had the same issue last yr and i kept filing my weekly claims and when it finally got approved they paid me for all the weeks i claimed so dont stop filing even tho it seems pointless. i know that doesnt help ur immediate $$ situation but at least youll get everything eventually
UPDATE: Great news!!! My claim was finally approved yesterday (9/8) and I received ALL my back payments today (9/11)! Almost $4,600 in total which is saving me from eviction. What worked: I called my state rep's office Monday morning, spoke with their UC liaison, and they submitted an inquiry that same day. By Wednesday afternoon my dashboard updated to show all my weeks as paid! Thank you all SO MUCH for your advice and support during this nightmare. For anyone else stuck in review status - definitely contact your state representative, it made all the difference for me.
SEE! The system only works when you force them to do their jobs! Glad you got your money, it's ridiculous you had to go through all this stress when they could have just processed your claim correctly in the first place!
Excellent outcome! This is exactly why we always recommend the state representative approach for claims stuck in review. Thanks for updating us - it's helpful for others to see what works.
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has anyone checked if ther is a time limit to resolve this after BYE date?? i'm having the opposite problem where they DID resolve my employment history issue but then a NEW problem came up. the whole system is rigged to delay payments if u ask me.
There's no specific time limit for resolving issues, but PA UC is supposed to make a determination within 21 days of detecting an issue. That rarely happens though. What's your new problem? Maybe we can help.
UPDATE: I managed to get through to PA UC this morning after trying that Claimyr service! The rep confirmed my employment history was actually there in the system but wasn't properly linked to my new claim. She fixed it on the spot and said my payments should process within 2-3 business days. She also confirmed I should keep filing weekly claims while waiting. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
EXACTLY what happened to me!! So glad you got it resolved! The system is so broken that it takes a human to do something that should be automatic!
congrats! make sure u keep track of which weeks u claimed and when the payments come in. sometimes they miss a week and u have to call back.
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Just wanted to add that while you're waiting, make sure you're fulfilling the PA work search requirements. You need to complete at least two work search activities each week. This is really important because even if you win your appeal, you could be disqualified for benefits for any weeks you didn't do the required work search activities. I learned this the hard way and lost out on two weeks of payments.
Yes, I've been keeping detailed records of my job applications and even had one interview last week. I created a spreadsheet with company names, positions, dates, application methods, and follow-ups. Hopefully that's sufficient documentation if they ask for it.
my appeal only took 4 weeks but that was in delaware county not cambria. maybe different counties have different wait times? anyone else notice that?
Yes, there are significant differences between counties. Some of the rural counties like Cambria have fewer referees handling cases, while urban counties generally process appeals faster. The current backlog varies by location, but overall the system is still recovering from the pandemic overload.
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btw i forgot to mention, when i won my appeal they sent all the backpay at once to my Money Network card. it was like $8,400 for my 12 weeks! but be prepared that it might take another 2-3 weeks AFTER u win before the payments actually hit ur account. at least thats what happened to me
That's great to know! My backpay would be around $11,500 if I get approved for all 18 weeks, which would be life-changing right now. Even with my new job, I'm still catching up on bills from the months without income.
One more important point: make sure to thoroughly review the referee handbook before your hearing. You can find it on the PA UC website. It explains the hearing process and your rights. Since your case involves misconduct vs. position elimination, the burden of proof is on your employer to prove misconduct. If they don't appear at the hearing or don't provide sufficient evidence, that significantly strengthens your case. Also, if you win, don't be alarmed if you see "overpayment" notices in your account before the backpay arrives. This is a common system quirk that happens when they're processing large backdated payments and generally resolves itself.
Thank you! I'll look up the referee handbook today. That's interesting about the burden of proof being on my employer - that makes me feel more confident. And thanks for the heads-up about potential overpayment notices, that would have definitely scared me if I saw that without knowing!
Ingrid Larsson
Just wanted to add - if your employer is being difficult about documentation, make sure to mention this to UC when you get a chance to speak with them. Document every attempt you've made to get your records (dates, who you spoke with, what was said). The referee can take this pattern of behavior into consideration. In my experience handling these cases, employers who withhold information often do so because it would support the employee's case.
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Tyrone Johnson
•I wish I had known this before the hearing! I did mention it briefly but didn't emphasize it enough. If I need to appeal to the Board, I'll definitely highlight this pattern more clearly.
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Zainab Mahmoud
Any updates?? Did you get your decision yet?? The waiting is THE WORST part of the whole horrible process!
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Tyrone Johnson
•Still waiting! It's been 14 days now. I did get confirmation that my certified letter was delivered to HR yesterday, so at least that process is moving forward. The anxiety is killing me though!
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