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ur supposed to keep filing weekly claims even while waiting for appeal decision!!! my cousin didnt know this and lost 6 weeks of backpay when she won her appeal!!! they only pay u for weeks u actually filed claims for
One more important tip: When you go to your appeal hearing, bring a timeline of events written out clearly. Include: - Your clean work history (performance reviews if you have them) - Exact time of the alleged incident (8:15am) - Normal work activities you completed after the incident (shows they had no immediate safety concerns) - Time you were called to HR (5pm) - When you recommended the witness (in your email statement) - Date of termination Referees handle multiple cases every day and appreciate clear, organized information. Also, Pennsylvania is a two-party consent state for recordings, so don't secretly record any conversations with your employer or the witness as that could hurt your case.
sometimes u gota wait like 3-4 business days after they say its coming. weekends dont count. happened to me to
After reading through this thread, it sounds like you have an unresolved issue with your claim that regular agents aren't seeing or aren't telling you about. Your best options are: 1. Contact your state representative's office as mentioned above 2. Use a service like Claimyr to get connected to a higher-tier agent who can see what's really happening 3. Request to speak to a claims examiner specifically (not just any agent) when you call 4. Check for any correspondence in your UC portal that might indicate an issue (sometimes they send notices that don't trigger email alerts) Don't wait for the promised payment that might never come - be proactive and escalate this now, especially with bills coming due.
I tried the Claimyr service mentioned above when I had a similar issue last month and it actually worked really well. I had been trying to call for 3 weeks with no luck. The service connected me to a UC agent in about 30 minutes, and they were able to see that my payment had been issued but was flagged for review. They released it while I was on the phone and I got my direct deposit two days later. Might be worth a try in your situation.
UPDATE: I used the Claimyr service and finally got through to someone at UC! The agent explained that there was a system error where my husband's payment was approved but then flagged for "identity verification" before it could be released. For some reason, the system still generated a 1099-G even though the payment was never actually sent! They're going to: 1) Release the payment to us (finally!), 2) Send it as direct deposit like originally set up, and 3) Send a corrected 1099-G once the payment actually processes. The agent said this is happening to a lot of people this year because of a system update they did in January that messed things up. Thank you all so much for your help and suggestions! I'll post again when we actually receive the payment to confirm everything worked out.
this happened to me and my boyfriend last year!!! the trick is you HAVE to keep calling and calling until you get someone who knows what their doing. half the reps dont even know the proper procedures! eventually we got someone who knew about the emergency continuation of benefits during appeal and they fixed it in like 2 days. dont give up!!!
I want to check in - were you able to get through to UC and request the Relief from Benefit Suspension? If they're still giving you trouble, consider contacting the Pennsylvania Unemployment Project or Community Legal Services as others suggested. They offer free assistance specifically for these situations and know how to navigate the system. Also, if your child has medical needs, make sure to document how the benefit interruption is affecting their care. This can be critical information for both your appeal and any emergency assistance applications.
UPDATE: I finally got through this morning after trying for hours! I asked specifically for the Relief from Benefit Suspension form and mentioned the 3-year limit on collections. The supervisor I spoke with checked my file and said there might have been a mistake with my case. They're putting a hold on the recoupment while they review everything again! I should hear back by Monday. I'm still going to follow up with legal services just to be safe, but this is the first positive news I've had. Thank you all SO MUCH for your advice - I would never have known about these options otherwise.
Freya Ross
whatever u do just make sure u get paid something! waiting around for appeals can take forever
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Leslie Parker
UPDATE: I just spoke with a UC supervisor about a similar issue (though mine was about job separations, not wage calculations). They confirmed that under certain circumstances, they can process payment for "undisputed weeks" while an appeal continues for other aspects of a claim. The key is that they must document this as a "split determination" where they're only processing certain weeks without requiring you to withdraw your appeal for the remaining disputed issues. I suggest specifically asking for a "split determination" and getting confirmation in writing about exactly which weeks they'll pay now and which remain subject to the appeal process. This would allow you to get some money now without giving up your rights to the remaining benefits.
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Tyler Murphy
•This is incredibly helpful! "Split determination" sounds exactly like what I need. I'll ask specifically for that when I call tomorrow. I'll update here with how it goes.
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