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i had 2 wait 14 weeks last year when my boss said i was fired 4 attendance but i had approved FMLA leave!!! called my state rep after week 10 and got paid 2 weeks later. wish i had done it sooner!!!! they can definitely help speed things up
It's crazy how many people have similar stories! Makes me feel less alone though. I'm definitely calling my state rep first thing tomorrow. Fingers crossed they can help move things along.
Just remembered something important - if you do finally get through to PA UC, ask them specifically what "issue code" is holding up your claim. Each type of issue has a different resolution process and timeline. If it's an "employer protest" those take forever, but if it's something simple like an "identity verification" it might be resolvable on the same call. Knowing the exact issue code gives you more power.
That's super helpful advice! Is there a way to see the issue code on my dashboard? I can see that I have an "unresolved issue" but it doesn't specify what type.
Unfortunately the dashboard rarely shows the specific code - it's internal to their system. That's why talking to an actual human is so important. The UC staff can see exactly what's holding things up, but we're left in the dark. The system is DESIGNED to be confusing and difficult!
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UPDATE: I just checked my dashboard and the overpayment is STILL showing. It's been 5 days since I got the dismissal letter. Should I be worried? Has anyone had the system take longer than this to update after a dismissal?
Don't panic yet. Their system updates can take 7-14 business days sometimes. If it's still showing after two full weeks, then you should try contacting them. Bring your dismissal letter if you need to visit an in-person UC office.
UPDATE 2: Good news everyone! The overpayment finally disappeared from my account today (two weeks after getting the dismissal letter). What a relief! Thanks to everyone who helped calm me down and explained what was happening. This system is so confusing and stressful to navigate.
awesome! told u it would work out 👍
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THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED!!!! They NEVER give you the full 26 weeks unless you made BIG MONEY! I worked 18 months and only got 18 weeks, how is that fair?? My friend worked only 9 months and got 22 weeks because she had a higher paying job! It's all about how much you earned not how long you worked, which is TOTALLY UNFAIR to those of us in lower wage jobs!!!! 😡
While I understand your frustration, the system is designed this way because unemployment benefits are meant to partially replace wages. Higher wages = higher benefits, but everyone has the same percentage replacement rate. The duration is affected by total earnings because they're trying to ensure you have sufficient work history to qualify for the full benefit period.
Just got my Notice of Financial Determination today! They approved me for 20 weeks based on my earnings. Not the full 26 I was hoping for, but better than I expected after reading all your comments. Thanks everyone for your help explaining how this works!
congrats! make sure u do ur weekly claims on time, they r super picky about that
That's great news! Be sure to complete your work search activities each week (applying to jobs, attending workshops, etc.). You need to do at least 2 per week and record them when you file your weekly claims.
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congrats on the new job! one thing nobody mentioned is u might need to report ur first day of work on ur last weekly certification. there's a question that asks if u refused work or returned to work. make sure u answer that correctly or they could hit u with an overpayment later
Thank you! And thanks for the tip - I definitely don't want to deal with an overpayment on top of everything else. I'll be sure to report my return to work date on my final certification.
Just wanted to follow up - since your claim has been pending for 6 weeks, you might qualify for a hardship acceleration. Call the UC service center and specifically mention financial hardship (risk of eviction, utility shutoff, etc.). This sometimes gets them to expedite the determination. And keep documenting everything in case you need to appeal or request a backdated determination.
This! My cousin got her claim expedited when she mentioned hardship. They processed her determination in like 3 days after weeks of waiting!
Libby Hassan
I had a similar situation last year where my base period was missing an entire quarter of wages (about $12,000 worth). I filed the wage protest and kept receiving my original benefit amount while they reviewed everything. When they approved it about 5 weeks later, they increased my weekly benefit AND paid me the difference for all the weeks I'd already claimed at the lower amount. Make sure you have documentation for EVERYTHING. I included: - All paystubs - W2 forms - Letter from my employer confirming dates and wages - Copy of my work schedule showing regular hours Be super thorough with your evidence and it should go smoothly without interrupting your current payments.
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Hunter Hampton
•this is NOT always true!! my cousins benefits got stopped for 2 months when she did a wage protest!! depends on if they flag ur account for review. the system is total garbage sometimes things work right sometimes they dont
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Tristan Carpenter
UPDATE: I was able to get through to a UC rep using that Claimyr service someone recommended. The agent confirmed that filing a wage protest using form UC-1921W will NOT stop my current benefits while they review my missing wages. She also said I should expect it to take 4-6 weeks for processing. I'm gathering all my paystubs now and will submit everything tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your help! What a relief to know I won't lose my current payments while waiting for the correction.
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Giovanni Martello
•Great to hear! Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims while the protest is being processed. Also, take pictures or make copies of EVERYTHING you send them. The UC office has been known to lose documents. If you're mailing anything, send it certified mail with tracking and delivery confirmation.
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