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PA UC direct deposit transaction numbers - do 115 prefixes indicate DD or paper check?
I'm really confused about my payment method. My PA UC payment was released on Thursday (says 'payment issued' on the portal), but it still hasn't hit my bank account today (Monday). When I check the transaction details, the number starts with '115'. Does anyone know if transaction numbers starting with 115 mean it's going through direct deposit or if they sent a paper check instead? I've always had direct deposit set up but I'm wondering if something got messed up with my last claim. Don't want to wait around for DD if they actually mailed a check!
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PA UC 1099-G tax forms missing from Dashboard - where are they actually located?
Hey everyone, I've been waiting for my 1099-G unemployment tax forms to arrive in the mail for weeks now. Getting a bit anxious since it's almost time to file taxes and still nothing! Someone at the tax prep office told me they should be available on my UC Dashboard, but I've looked everywhere and can't find them. I've checked under 'My Benefits Plan' and 'Documents' tabs but no luck. Am I missing something obvious? Does anyone know exactly which tab they're under or how to access them? Really don't want to have to call the UC office since that's always a nightmare. Thanks in advance!
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I had the EXACT same problem last week! Couldn't find it anywhere on dashboard. Turns out they moved it from where it was last year. The PA unemployment website is such a mess, they keep changing it and nothing is ever where you expect it to be.
UPDATE: I found it! For anyone else looking, it's exactly where @profile2 said - under 'More Services' at the very bottom of the main account page (you have to scroll all the way down), then click on '1099-G Tax Form'. Not intuitive at all. Thanks everyone for your help!
thx for updating! gonna try this now
Can I continue PA UC benefits after quitting new job due to misrepresented position and workplace smoking?
I started collecting PA unemployment in January after being laid off from my warehouse job. Last week I finally got hired somewhere and went to orientation on Monday. Tuesday was my first actual workday, but I couldn't go back because there was heavy smoking throughout the building (I have asthma) and they stuck me in shipping instead of customer service like they promised during the interview. I never would've accepted if I knew about either issue!\n\nMy question is - can I keep filing my weekly UC claims honestly (reporting the 1 day I worked) and still collect benefits? Or does accepting a job automatically end my claim even if I had good cause to quit after 1 day? I'm actively applying other places but worried about making rent next month if my benefits stop. Anyone deal with something similar?
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One important thing to note - if your claim is under review for a voluntary quit, make sure you CONTINUE filing your weekly claims by your filing day each week, even if payments are temporarily stopped. If they determine in your favor, they'll release all held payments. If you stop filing during the investigation, you won't receive those back weeks even if you win your case.
PA UC Dashboard Attachments Not Opening - Tried Multiple Devices
I'm having a super frustrating issue with my PA unemployment account. None of the attachments in my dashboard will open when I click on them. I've tried downloading my determination letters, the job search form, and even the overpayment notice I supposedly received (which is making me panic). I've tried using my laptop, my phone, and even my husband's computer but nothing works. Just spinning wheels then error messages. Has anyone else run into this problem? I'm worried I'm missing important deadlines because I can't see what these documents say!
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Another thing to check - go to your PA UC inbox settings and make sure your email address is correctly entered. Sometimes the system glitches when sending notification emails about attachments, which can affect how they open in your dashboard. Also, if you're using a smartphone, download the official Adobe Reader app instead of trying to open PDFs in your browser. The mobile browser compatibility with the UC portal is notoriously bad.
UPDATE: I finally got it working! For anyone having the same problem, here's what worked for me: 1. Cleared all browser cache and cookies 2. Disabled my ad blocker completely 3. Downloaded Adobe Reader DC (not Adobe Acrobat) 4. Restarted my computer 5. Logged in through an incognito window Thank you everyone for your help! I can finally see my documents. Turns out I did have an overpayment notice but it's just for $87 from when I reported my part-time hours incorrectly. Much less scary than I imagined!
Glad you got it working! And yes, overpayment notices always sound scarier than they sometimes are. Make sure to respond to that notice within the timeframe if you want to contest it. Even small overpayments can be appealed if you think the calculation is incorrect.
$87 isn't bad at all! Mine was $4,300!!! Still fighting it because it was THEIR mistake not mine!
PA UC Appeal Hearing Mystery - No Location Listed in Dashboard
I'm freaking out a little here. I've got an appeal hearing scheduled for this Friday (3 days away!), but when I logged into my PA UC dashboard to double-check the details, there's NO LOCATION listed anywhere. I just see the date and time. I naturally assumed it would be held at my local CareerLink office, but now I'm not sure. Do they hold these hearings anywhere else? The paperwork I received weeks ago doesn't specify a location either. Should I call the UC service center to confirm? Has anyone dealt with this before? I'm worried about showing up at the wrong place and missing my hearing entirely - I really need this appeal to go through.
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Update: I managed to get through to someone at the Referee Office this morning. They confirmed it's a phone hearing and that they'll use the number on file. I also asked about submitting my documents late, and the person said I could email them today with "URGENT" in the subject line and my appeal number, and they'd try to get them to the referee before Friday. Fingers crossed everything works out! Thanks everyone for your help.
That's great news! Just a tip - at the beginning of the hearing, confirm with the referee that they received your documents. If they didn't, ask if you can briefly describe the content of the documents during your testimony. Good luck with your appeal!
I had an appeal last year and my employer didn't even show up for the call! Made it so much easier and I won automatically. Hope you get lucky like that!
That's not entirely accurate. You don't automatically win if the employer doesn't participate, though it does typically make things easier. The referee still needs to determine if you meet eligibility requirements based on the evidence and testimony available.
Lena Schultz
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A MESS!!! I've had payments that said they were direct deposit but then got a check in the mail TWO WEEKS LATER. And other times they say check but it comes as direct deposit! The PA UC system is completely BROKEN and nobody there knows what they're doing. I wouldn't trust ANY information from their website or the transaction numbers. CALL THEM OVER AND OVER until you get through!!!
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Rosie Harper
AuthorYikes, that's concerning! I really hope I don't have to wait two weeks. I specifically set up direct deposit to avoid mail delays.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
While there can definitely be frustrating glitches with the system, I've generally found the transaction numbers to be reliable indicators. If your portal shows direct deposit is set up and the transaction number starts with 115, it's almost certainly just a timing issue with the banks or a brief hold because of the new benefit year.
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Rosie Harper
UPDATE: My payment just hit my bank account this morning! Looks like it was just a delay because of the new benefit year like some of you suggested. The transaction number starting with 115 was indeed for direct deposit. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Mateusius Townsend
Great news! Thanks for updating us. This is helpful confirmation about the 115 prefix being for direct deposit payments.
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Kara Yoshida
Awesome! Glad it worked out! 👍
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