Just wanted to follow up on this thread - for those dealing with employer issues, this is exactly why PA requires the work search activities while you wait for determination. Even though it feels pointless when you're not getting paid yet, you need to be doing and documenting your work search activities (applying to jobs, attending workshops, etc.) every week during this waiting period. If you don't do this and then get approved, they could deny payment for weeks where you didn't complete and document your work search requirements. Make sure you're logging into the system and recording at least two work search activities each week.

my neighbor works for uc she says they super backlogged right now bc of some computer upgrade thing so everything taking longer than normal

One thing to keep in mind: while your claim is under supervisor review, make sure you're still filing your weekly claims! A lot of people make the mistake of stopping their weekly certifications while waiting for a determination, but you need to keep filing to get all your back weeks once approved.

this is why the whole system is a joke. u literally need to get politicians involved just to get what ur owed. such a broken process.

Just to update with some additional clarification: The approval with a pending appeal period is standard procedure. If your former employer doesn't respond by 6/20, the system should automatically release your payment within 3-5 business days after that date. On rare occasions, employers will appeal old claims if they think there's a mistake. However, since you only claimed 4 weeks and it's been 3 years, it's unlikely your former employer will bother. They'd have to demonstrate you weren't eligible at that time, which would require them to dig up old records and attend a hearing. If you want peace of mind, check both your payment status and your message center regularly after 6/20.

Just make sure your banking info is updated in the system if it's changed since 2022! I had a similar situation and my payment went to a closed account, which caused another whole month of delays to get it straightened out.

That's completely unrelated to the current tax year (2025). The $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) payments from 2020 should have been reported on your 2020 tax return, which would have been filed in 2021. You don't need to report those on your current tax return.

Just as a followup - if anyone still hasn't received their 1099-G by February 15th, and can't access it online for some reason, you can also call the special tax form hotline at 1-888-313-7284. It's often less busy than the regular UC number, though still expect some wait time. When prompted by the automated system, choose the option for \

just want to add... if u win the appeal youll get all back payments from when he first applied so dont stress about the money part yet. focus on geting all your docs together for the hearing.

Thank you all for the advice! We're definitely going to appeal and will start gathering all the documentation mentioned. I'll try to get something in writing from his manager about approving the dental absence, keep filing weekly claims, and prepare all medical documentation. Really appreciate everyone's help!