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One thing to prepare for: the employer might bring up previous incidents or try to make it seem like there's a pattern of behavior. Stick to the facts of THIS incident. If they start bringing up unrelated issues, politely remind the referee that those weren't part of the stated reason for termination. I've seen employers try this tactic many times in these hearings. Also, take detailed notes during the employer's testimony so you can point out any inconsistencies during your testimony or cross-examination. If they say something that contradicts their written policies or previous statements, point it out respectfully.
That's good advice - they did mention some other minor things in my termination meeting that weren't related to the WFH issue. I'll be prepared for them to bring those up and stay focused on the main reason.
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THE WHOLE PA UC SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!!! I had a similar situation last year - claim from December but payments in January and they STILL haven't corrected my tax forms even after THREE CALLS!!! Now the IRS is after me saying I underreported income but it's PA UC's fault! They issued the 1099-G for the wrong year. GOOD LUCK getting anyone to fix anything in this broken system!!!!
Sorry that happened to you. Tax stuff is so stressful. Hope OP has better luck!
My sister works in accounting and she says that for income tax purposes it's always about when you receive the money, not when you earned it. That's why your W2 shows what was paid to you during the calendar year. So for UC benefits, it would be when you actually received the payments. But for reporting work to UC while collecting benefits, that's different - you report when you work even if not paid yet. It's confusing because they're different systems with different rules!
This makes so much sense! Thank you for explaining the difference. So for my taxes, I'll only worry about these UC payments for next year's tax filing. And I'll make sure to report my orientation hours this week even though I'm not getting paid yet. Appreciate everyone's help!
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While we're waiting for the system to let us file, does anyone know if holiday pay counts against unemployment? My company paid us for Christmas day even though we were laid off that week.
Yes, holiday pay does count as earnings for unemployment purposes in PA. When you file your weekly certification, you'll need to report any holiday pay received for days within that claim week. The system will calculate partial benefits if your holiday pay doesn't exceed your weekly benefit amount.
Update: I waited until 01/07 as everyone suggested, and you were all right! The system let me file for both weeks I was off work. Everything went smoothly and I just got my first payment deposited to my Money Network card today. Thanks everyone for the help and preventing me from panicking and potentially messing up my claim by trying to "fix" something that wasn't broken!
awesome! glad it worked out
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My brother in law had this exact problem!!!!! he waited like 10 weeks to get approved and then only got 1 payment, they said his benfit year was ending. He ended up having to wait almost 2 months for a new claim. PA system is broken and they dont care about us at all
did he ever get approved for a new claim? or did they just make him wait the full time
he had to wait the full time, no one would help him. he almost lost his appartment
UPDATE: I took everyone's advice and managed to get through to an actual person at UC! I used the Claimyr service that someone mentioned and got connected in about 20 minutes. The agent confirmed that I do have enough qualifying wages from my work last year to file a new claim right now! Apparently the system wasn't recognizing my wages correctly because of when they were reported. She overrode something in the system and helped me file a new claim right there on the phone. Should get a determination in 2-3 weeks she said. Thanks everyone for the help and suggestions! Definitely worth calling and speaking to an actual person rather than just trusting what the online system says.
That's excellent news! This is exactly why speaking with an actual agent is so important with these complex benefit year issues. The online system doesn't always correctly assess individual situations. Glad you'll be getting the benefits you deserve without that long wait!
LunarEclipse
I had almost the same situation in April. After trying for weeks to get through i managed to talk to someone who told me there was a "wage investigation" happening because I had worked in both PA and Delaware last year. Nobody told me this was happening! Once I knew what was going on I was able to upload my W2s and within a week it was resolved. You HAVE to talk to someone to find out what's happening.
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Dmitry Petrov
•Thanks for sharing your experience. I worked for the same company the whole time so I doubt it's a wage investigation for me, but you're right that I need to actually talk to someone to figure it out. Going to try calling again tomorrow morning when they first open.
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Connor O'Neill
@OP - were you able to get through? Any updates on your claim?
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Dmitry Petrov
•I finally got through yesterday! Turns out there was an issue with my identity verification (even though I did the IDme verification when I first applied). The agent was able to clear it right away. She said my payments should start processing within 3-5 business days and I'll get all the back weeks. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.
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