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I had a completely different issue with my biweekly claims but it turned out to be related to this same education verification thing! My regular job is bus driving but I also did some tutoring this year. The system was getting confused because I had two different types of educational employment and couldn't process it correctly. Had to have someone manually fix my claim type. The whole new verification system is a mess.
did anyone get a letter about this??? i swear they never tell us anything important! just random stuff about job search requirements but nothing about major changes that affect our claims!
PA UC did send notices to all claimants who filed with educational employers in 2023-2024, but many people reported not receiving them. The information was also published in the Claimant Newsletter (Spring 2025) and on the PA UC website under "System Updates". Unfortunately, these changes weren't communicated as effectively as they should have been.
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This happened to me too but for a totally different reason. Turns out my internet security software was blocking the site. Check if you have any firewalls or antivirus that might be interfering. I had to add the UC site to my exceptions list and then it worked fine on my laptop. But while I'm here - anyone know how to change your bank account info in the system? I got a new checking account and need to update my direct deposit but can't find that option anywhere...
To update your bank account information, log in and go to "View and Maintain Account Information" and then select "Update Payment Information." It's under a different menu than you might expect. Just be aware that any change to direct deposit information will trigger a paper check for your next payment as a security measure, and the direct deposit to your new account won't start until the following payment.
UPDATE: The compatibility mode trick worked!!! Thank you all so much for your help. I was able to file my weekly claim without any issues. The site does look super outdated now but I don't even care as long as it works. For anyone else having this problem, definitely try the compatibility mode in your browser first!
Great to hear you got it working! For future reference, the PA UC site typically undergoes maintenance on the third Sunday of each month from 3am-7am, though emergency maintenance can happen at other times. They're supposed to post notices about planned outages, but they often don't. Always try to file your weekly claims as early in your window as possible to avoid these kinds of last-minute stresses.
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whats this tour company if u dont mind me asking? my cousin is looking for work like that
It's a small company called Heritage Walking Tours that does specialized history tours. They're only hiring 3 new guides right now and the positions are filled, but they said they'll be expanding in summer 2025 if your cousin is still looking then!
One other important thing to remember - if your training pay is significant, it might put you over the partial benefit threshold for that week. For example, if your weekly benefit amount is $400 and your partial benefit credit is $100, then earning more than $500 in a week would make you ineligible for benefits that specific week. But you would still be eligible for the following weeks when you have no earnings until your job officially starts in March. Just make sure to answer all weekly claim questions honestly. Better to have one week without benefits than to risk an overpayment issue later on.
Thank you for explaining this! My weekly benefit is $320, and the training only pays $150, so I should still get partial benefits that week. I'll definitely report everything accurately - not worth the risk of dealing with overpayment issues down the road.
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Yes! A doctor's statement would be extremely valuable evidence. Ideally, it should confirm: 1. The medical necessity of the surgery 2. Why it couldn't be postponed 3. The required recovery time 4. Any work restrictions during recovery This documentation directly supports your claim that you had a necessitous and compelling reason to leave employment. Have your doctor address it "To Whom It May Concern" and make it as specific as possible about your particular situation. General notes are less helpful than statements that directly address the circumstances of your unemployment claim.
OP listen to this person! Medical documentation is THE key to winning these appeals. My case dragged on for months until I finally got my surgeon to write a detailed letter explaining everything. After that, they reversed the decision in like 2 weeks. The system is designed to wear you down so you'll give up. DON'T GIVE UP!
wait i'm confused abt something... if you had a surgery and your employer denied time off, couldn't you have filed for FMLA instead of quitting? doesn't that protect your job? not criticizing just wondering if that was an option
That's actually a good question. I wasn't eligible for FMLA because I'd only been at the company for 9 months, and you need to be employed for 12 months to qualify. Otherwise I definitely would have gone that route!
This is an important distinction for your case. Make sure to mention your FMLA ineligibility in your appeal. It further strengthens your argument that you had no alternative but to resign, as you lacked access to federally protected medical leave.
Victoria Jones
Has anyone actually received their backpay in full recently? I've heard rumors they're deliberately slowing down payments because the state fund is running low again. Wouldn't surprise me one bit!
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Jessica Nguyen
•This is misinformation. The PA UC Trust Fund is currently solvent, and there are no systemic delays in processing approved payments. Individual claims may have processing times that vary based on complexity and volume, but there is no evidence of deliberately delayed payments.
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Hannah White
UPDATE: So I finally got through to someone at UC this morning! They told me my backpay should start processing tomorrow and will take about 5-7 business days to fully complete. Apparently there was nothing wrong with my claim - it's just the normal timeframe. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
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Isaiah Thompson
•Great news! Glad you got through to someone and got a clear answer. Hope your payments come through quickly!
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