Just wanted to jump in and say THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this thread! I literally just went through this exact same issue today - got my RESEA notification this morning and spent the entire afternoon clicking through every possible menu on PA CareerLink trying to find where to schedule it. I was getting so frustrated and worried I'd miss the deadline when I stumbled across this thread. @James Maki your step-by-step instructions are absolutely perfect! Found it immediately under Services > Recommended Services just like you said. It's honestly shocking how many people have had this exact same problem. You'd think after all these complaints PA would fix their website design, but apparently they'd rather have us all waste hours searching for mandatory requirements. This community is seriously a lifesaver though - way more helpful than any official help documentation. Just scheduled my interview for next week and feeling so much less stressed about the whole process. Thanks again everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!

This thread is absolutely amazing and should be required reading for anyone dealing with PA unemployment! I just went through this exact same frustrating experience last month - spent literally an entire day searching for my RESEA activity before finally giving up and calling the customer service line. Of course, I sat on hold for over 3 hours only to be told to look in the exact same place @James Maki described in his incredibly helpful step-by-step instructions. What really gets me is that this is clearly a widespread issue that PA is aware of, but instead of fixing their confusing website design, they just let thousands of people waste time and stress out trying to find mandatory requirements. I even had the customer service rep tell me they get dozens of calls about this every single day! It's honestly mind-boggling that something so critical for maintaining benefits is buried in such an obscure location. @Aisha Jackson I'm so glad you were able to get it sorted out and scheduled your interview! The actual RESEA process is genuinely helpful once you get past all the technical nightmares. My counselor was really knowledgeable and gave me some great job search tips I hadn't considered before. Just make sure to prepare a list of your recent job search activities and be ready to discuss what types of positions you're targeting. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - this community support is literally more valuable than any official PA unemployment resource!

I just want to echo what everyone else is saying here - your situation sounds very similar to mine and I got approved without any major issues! Got terminated for "inadequate performance" after 3.5 years with literally zero written documentation. Just one brief conversation with my supervisor about some missed deadlines, but nothing formal or documented. The most important thing I learned through this process is that PA unemployment really does look at whether your employer followed proper progressive discipline procedures. They can't just decide one day that your performance isn't good enough and fire you without giving you a real chance to improve with formal warnings, improvement plans, etc. When I had my fact-finding interview, the UC representative asked my employer very pointed questions about what specific warnings they gave me, when, and whether they had documentation. When they couldn't provide anything beyond "we talked to her about her work," it was pretty clear the decision would go in my favor. My advice: File your claim ASAP and don't let fear hold you back. Be completely honest about what happened - that you were terminated for alleged poor performance but never received any formal warnings or disciplinary action. The lack of documentation on their end is actually your strongest asset here. You've got a really solid case based on everything you've described. Good luck!

I went through almost exactly what you're describing about 6 months ago! Got fired for "performance issues" after 2+ years with absolutely no formal warnings or write-ups - just one casual conversation with my manager about being "behind on some tasks" but nothing was ever documented or presented as a formal warning. I was honestly terrified to file because I kept reading mixed stories online, but I'm so glad I did - got approved within about 3 weeks! The key thing that worked in my favor was exactly what you have going for you: zero documentation from the employer's side. During my fact-finding interview, the UC rep asked my employer very specific questions about their progressive discipline policy and what formal steps they took before termination. When they couldn't provide dates, documentation, or evidence of any formal warnings or improvement plans, the decision went in my favor pretty quickly. PA really does expect employers to follow proper procedures before firing someone for performance - one vague meeting about projects being behind doesn't come close to meeting that standard. The burden is on THEM to prove willful misconduct, not on you to prove your innocence. My advice: File immediately and be completely factual in your application. State clearly that you were terminated for alleged poor performance but received no written warnings or formal disciplinary action. Don't let fear of potential denial stop you from starting the process - based on what you've described, you have a really strong case. Good luck!

I'm in the exact same boat right now! Just went back to full-time work on Monday after being on partial benefits for about 2 months. I was so worried about the proper procedure, but this thread has been incredibly reassuring. It sounds like the process is much simpler than I was making it out to be - just report my last partial week's earnings accurately and then stop filing weekly certifications. I really appreciate everyone sharing their actual timelines and experiences, especially knowing that getting an "inactive claim" letter in a few weeks is totally normal. It's such a relief to know the claim stays open as a safety net for the full benefit year in case anything changes with work. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to help newcomers like me navigate this transition!

Just wanted to add my experience since I went through this exact same situation about 6 weeks ago! I was on partial UC for about 3 months and was really nervous about how to properly handle going back to full-time work. Like everyone else has said, the process is much simpler than you'd expect - just report your final week's earnings accurately (including any partial days worked) and then stop filing weekly certifications. No formal withdrawal or notification needed! I got my "inactive claim" letter exactly 19 days after my last filing, and it clearly stated that the claim remains available for reactivation within the benefit year if needed. The hardest part was just trusting that it was really that simple, but it absolutely is. Make sure you're precise with those final earnings (gross wages before any deductions) and you'll be all set. Congrats on getting back to full-time work - it's such a relief to have that stability again!

I switched from Money Network to Chime about 6 weeks ago and can definitely confirm what everyone else is saying - Chime is faster! My payments consistently hit on Tuesday evenings between 7-9pm now, compared to Wednesday mornings with the card. The transition was smooth and took about 12 days from when I updated my info to getting the first direct deposit. One thing I'd add is that during the switch period, I actually got one payment split between both - part went to my remaining Money Network balance and part to Chime, which was weird but worked itself out by the next payment cycle. The ATM fee savings have been great too - I was easily spending $30+ monthly on those fees before. If you're on the fence about switching, I'd say go for it! Just make sure to verify your routing and account numbers multiple times when entering them.

I switched from Money Network to Chime about 4 months ago and it's been fantastic! My PA UC payments now consistently hit Chime on Tuesday evenings around 7-8pm, which is definitely faster than the Wednesday morning deposits I was getting with the card. The transition took about 2 weeks total - I updated my banking info on a Monday and got my first direct deposit the week after next. One thing that really helped me was calling the UC office right after I submitted the direct deposit change online to confirm they received it properly. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier to actually get through to a real person instead of dealing with busy signals. The rep confirmed my banking info was entered correctly and gave me a reference number for the change. The ATM fee savings have been huge - I was probably spending $25-30 per month on fees with Money Network. Plus Chime's instant notifications are so convenient compared to constantly checking your balance. My advice: definitely keep your Money Network card active for at least a month after switching, take screenshots of all your banking details, and don't panic if your first payment after the change still goes to the card - that happened to me but everything worked perfectly after that. The earlier deposit timing has really helped with my monthly budgeting!

I'm experiencing the exact same thing! Just checked my account this morning and saw "Monetary Finality" for the first time - was completely panicking until I found this incredibly helpful thread. You all have explained this so much better than anything on the official PA UC site! Like literally everyone else here, I made the huge mistake of not filing weekly claims because I assumed I had to wait for complete approval first. I've been waiting around for almost 4 weeks thinking the system would notify me when to start. Definitely going to start filing tomorrow morning! I'm also going to try that 8 AM calling strategy that seems to be the golden rule from everyone who actually managed to get through to a rep. I was laid off about 3 weeks ago due to company downsizing, so I'm probably stuck in the same employer verification delays that most people here seem to be dealing with. It's actually really reassuring to see so many others going through the identical process and eventually getting their issues resolved with back payments. This thread has been such a lifesaver for understanding what's actually happening with our claims when the official system keeps us completely in the dark. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences - at least now I know "Monetary Finality" is actually progress toward getting benefits, not another roadblock!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just saw "Monetary Finality" appear on my account yesterday and was completely confused about what it meant until I found this thread. This community has been so much more helpful than the official PA UC website - it's crazy how unclear their explanations are! Like everyone else here, I made the mistake of not filing weekly claims because I thought I had to wait for full approval first. I've been sitting around for about 2 weeks thinking I needed some kind of green light from the system. Definitely starting that process first thing tomorrow morning! I'm also going to try the 8 AM calling strategy that literally everyone who got through mentions. Seems like that's the magic time to actually reach someone. My situation is very similar - I was laid off about 3 weeks ago when my company had to downsize, so I'm probably dealing with employer verification delays like most people in this thread. It's actually really reassuring to see so many others going through the identical process and eventually getting their back payments once the open issues clear. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences and making this confusing process feel less overwhelming. At least now I know "Monetary Finality" is actually good news and means I'm making progress toward getting benefits!