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One more thing to consider - if you hire an attorney, make sure they specialize in unemployment cases specifically. I initially talked to a general practice lawyer who gave me completely wrong information about the appeal process. PA unemployment hearings have very specific rules and procedures that not all attorneys understand. Ask potential lawyers how many UC appeals they've handled in the past year.
Completely agree with this. I've seen many claimants hire general practice attorneys who weren't familiar with the nuances of PA's unemployment law, particularly around the different standards for willful misconduct, voluntary quit, and able/available issues. Each type of case has different elements that need to be proven or disproven. A specialist will know exactly what to focus on for your specific situation.
My friend who works at the unemployment office (not in appeals tho) says a lot of people represent themselves and win. Just depends on how complicated your case is and how well you can organize your thoughts when you're nervous.
Yeah well I represented myself and LOST even though my employer was CLEARLY in the wrong! The hearings are intimidating and if your employer has someone from HR who does this all the time, you're at a disadvantage from the start. Don't risk it!!
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Excellent progress! The 3-day wait is standard for the ICON database updates. Make sure when you call PA, you specifically mention that NJ has updated your status in the ICON system and provide that confirmation number. This will prevent them from simply telling you to call NJ again. Good luck!
FINAL UPDATE: Success! After waiting the 3 days, I couldn't get through to PA UC on the phone, so I used the Claimyr service someone mentioned here. Got connected to a UC rep in about 30 minutes. They confirmed they could now see the NJ claim was closed in their system. The rep processed my PA claim on the spot and said I should see payment for all weeks (including the ones during this mess) within 2-3 business days. What a relief! Thanks everyone for your help - this forum saved me!
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ya she won! took like 3 weeks to get the decision letter but they ruled in her favor and she got all her backpay at once. she said the hearing was only like 20 mins too.
That's really encouraging to hear! I hope mine goes as smoothly. Did she have to wait long for her payments after the decision? I'm really getting worried about bills piling up while I wait for this to be resolved.
Based on everything you've shared, especially finding that policy in your handbook about excused medical absences, I think you have a strong case. Make sure to address these key points at your hearing: 1. Present your medical documentation and positive flu test 2. Show evidence that you followed the proper call-off procedures 3. Highlight the handbook policy that medical absences should be coded differently 4. Calmly explain the timeline of events 5. Bring evidence of any communication with your employer about your illness Stay focused on the facts and don't let emotions take over, even if the employer representative says things you disagree with. The referee is looking at whether your final absences meet the legal definition of willful misconduct, and documented illness with proper notification generally does not. Good luck, and please update us after your hearing!
Thank you so much for this clear checklist! I'm feeling much more prepared now. I will definitely update after my hearing on May 12th. Fingers crossed everything goes well!
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forgot to mention - make sure ur bank acct info is 100% correct. my friend put the wrong routing number and it delayed everything by another 3 weeks
Honestly the whole PA system is designed to make it as difficult as possible to get your benefits. I bet they'll keep sending checks just to make it harder for you. Not trying to be negative but that's just how they operate. They hope you'll miss a check in the mail and then they save money. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!!
While the system can definitely be frustrating, there's actually a legitimate reason for the delay. PA UC uses a verification process for new direct deposit information to prevent fraud. It's not designed to make you miss payments. If you're concerned about mail delivery, you can request mail forwarding or set up informed delivery with USPS to get digital previews of incoming mail.
Anastasia Fedorov
ohhh and dont interrupt the ref when their talking!! my friend got yelled at for that and it made the ref all mad lol. just wait ur turn even if the employer is saying stuff thats not true you get chance to respond after
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Sean Doyle
Remember to follow up after the hearing. If you win, make sure to file any backdated weekly claims for the weeks you were waiting for the appeal. If you lose, you have 15 days to appeal to the UC Board of Review (the next level up). Good luck with your hearing! Come back and let us know how it went - your experience could help others in the same situation.
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Chloe Anderson
•I will definitely update after Tuesday! Thanks so much everyone. I feel much better prepared now. Still nervous but at least I know what to expect and have been gathering all my evidence this weekend.
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