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PA UC Appeal Hearing Question - Can I make statements or only answer questions?
I've got my unemployment appeal hearing scheduled for next week and I'm super nervous. This is my first time going through this process. For those who've been through a PA UC appeal hearing before - do you only get to answer questions when the referee asks you something specific? Or do you get an opportunity to make your own statement to explain your side of things? I want to be prepared and don't want to miss my chance to explain why I believe I qualify for benefits. The notice I got doesn't really explain the format clearly.
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PA UC finally approved - how long does direct deposit take for 7 weeks backpay?
Finally some good news after dealing with PA unemployment for what feels like forever! I just got approved today after being stuck in limbo for almost 2 months. My claim shows I'm owed backpay for 7 weeks (!!!), with a payment date of 2/2. Has anyone received their direct deposit recently? How long did it actually take to hit your account after seeing the payment date? I'm seriously down to my last $40 and have rent due next week, so I'm anxiously checking my bank account every 20 minutes. Any experiences or insight would be super helpful right now!
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my bank always shows pending deposits like a day before they actually hit my account. maybe check if u have any pending transactions?
Good idea - just checked but nothing pending yet. Will keep an eye on that though!
PA UC eligibility with current Workers' Comp claim? Quit 2nd job due to lack of work
I'm in a complicated situation and really confused about my UC eligibility in PA. I've been working 2 jobs as a home health aide - my main job since January 2023 (still employed there) and a second job from March 2023 until October 2023. For my second job, I ended up quitting after they had no clients for me for almost 6 weeks straight. Even after giving my two weeks notice, they still said they had no clients available for me. Now here's where it gets tricky - I'm currently collecting Workers' Comp from my first job because I got injured on the job. Can I also apply for partial unemployment from the second job I quit? Does being on Workers' Comp disqualify me? I feel like I had good cause to quit the second job since they basically had no work for me for over a month.
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I had a somewhat similar situation where I was receiving WC benefits and tried to claim UC from a previous employer. Be extremely careful here - there are specific rules about what you need to report. If your WC is for total disability, then PA UC will likely deny benefits because you're not able to work. You mentioned you got hurt at your first job - are you still technically employed there but just collecting WC? If so, you'll need to explain that you're collecting WC from an employer you still work for (but are on leave from), while claiming UC from a different employer you no longer work for. I strongly recommend getting a formal determination from UC rather than guessing. Be 100% honest about your WC status when you apply. In my case, I was initially denied but was able to appeal and eventually received benefits.
Quick question - when u appealed, did u have to attend a hearing? I'm going thru something similar and just got a hearing notice in the mail and im freaking out about it.
Didnt u have to be lookin for work to get UC? How does that work with workers comp?
Good question. If you're on partial disability through Workers' Comp and are medically cleared for specific types of work, you can limit your work search to jobs within your medical restrictions. You'd still need to complete and document your work search activities each week (applying to jobs, attending interviews, etc.) but only for positions you're physically capable of performing. The PA UC system allows for this type of limitation as long as it's medically documented.
PA UC payment date showing 5/22 - when will it actually hit my debit card?
Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused about the timing of payments. My unemployment portal shows a payment date of 5/22 (Thursday), but I'm wondering when it will actually be available on my Money Network debit card? Is it the same day or is there usually a delay? This is only my second payment so I'm still learning how the system works. Thanks for any help!
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To summarize the correct information: 1. The payment date shown in your portal (5/22) is when the payment is processed by PA UC 2. For Money Network cards, funds typically appear 1 business day after the payment date 3. Most users report seeing deposits in the morning hours 4. You can track deposits by using the Money Network mobile app 5. If your payment doesn't appear within 2 business days of the payment date, you should contact PA UC Hope this helps clarify things!
Thank you for this clear summary! This community has been so helpful. I feel much better now knowing what to expect.
PA UC system saying I need to open new claim due to 'employer separation' I never reported - help!
I'm so confused and frustrated right now! I've been on UC for about 9 weeks after getting laid off from my warehouse job. Everything was going fine with my weekly claims until yesterday when I tried to file and got this weird message saying I need to open a new claim because I 'reported a separation from an employer.' But I NEVER reported anything like that! I've been consistently filing each week, answering all questions honestly, and haven't started any new jobs or quit anything. Has the system glitched? Did I accidentally click something wrong? Does anyone know what's happening or how to fix this without having to wait on hold for 5 hours? My rent is due next week and I'm starting to panic.
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Thank you! That's a huge relief. I used Claimyr this morning and am currently waiting for a callback. Will update on how it goes for anyone else who runs into this same problem.
UPDATE: Finally got through to someone! The rep said this was caused by me answering a job search question differently than previous weeks. Apparently the system flagged it as a potential issue but the rep said it wasn't actually a problem. She removed the flag on her end and helped me file my weekly claim right away over the phone. Payment should be processed normally! Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
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@commenter7 - Yes, Claimyr worked great for me! I was able to talk to an actual UC agent within about 25 minutes instead of calling for days and getting busy signals. It was worth it just to get my questions answered before my hearing. They just connect you directly to the PA UC phone queue without you having to redial a million times.
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thanks i might try that. been trying to reach someone about my claim for weeks and just get busy signals or it hangs up on me!
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