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my cousin said u can also check ur wage records on the UC site to see what ur company reported about ur wages... might help ur case
Miguel Diaz
•Yes, this is a good tip! Go to your PA UC dashboard and look for "View Wage Records" - it shows what wages your employer reported each quarter. If they reported you as an employee previously and are now saying you're self-employed, that's a huge red flag the Referee will notice right away. Screenshot these pages NOW in case they try to change anything. The system sometimes updates when employers make corrections.
Dylan Wright
Thank you all so much for the advice! I just checked my UC dashboard and found my wage records - they've been reporting me as an employee with regular wages every quarter until now! I've taken screenshots of everything. I'm still nervous about the hearing but feeling much more prepared. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims while I wait. I'm going to gather all my pay stubs, W-2, and any emails showing they controlled my schedule. If I have any other questions before the hearing, I'll post again. You've all been incredibly helpful during this stressful time!
Sofia Torres
•You've got this! Come back and let us know how the hearing goes. With the evidence you have, especially those wage records showing they previously reported you as an employee, you're in a strong position. These misclassification cases are frustrating but winnable when you have the documentation.
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I work for a different state agency (not UC) but interact with them occasionally. While I can't speak to your specific case, I can tell you that claims do remain active during review regardless of how long it takes. The one-year benefit year only affects how long you can collect benefits, not the determination process. One thing that might help: when you call, specifically ask if there are any "information requests" showing on your claim that you haven't responded to. Sometimes determinations are delayed because they're waiting for information they requested but you never received (mail gets lost, emails go to spam, etc.).
Fiona Sand
•That's a really good point about information requests! I haven't received anything, but I'll definitely ask about that specifically next time I call. I'm checking my spam folder now just to be sure. I appreciate the insider perspective.
Omg my husband went through almost the EXACT same situation last year! His claim was pending for 7 months!!! What finally worked was emailing the UC executive director (not just calling the regular service center). I found the email address on LinkedIn and sent a very detailed but professional email explaining the hardship the delay was causing. His claim was magically "found" and processed within 2 weeks after that email. Sometimes you have to go above the regular channels.
Fiona Sand
•That's brilliant! I never thought about going that route. Would you be willing to share the email address you used? Or should I just look it up on LinkedIn like you did?
I don't think I should post the email publicly, but if you search LinkedIn for "PA Unemployment Compensation Director" you should find it. Make sure your email is super professional and specific about your claim details and timeline.
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Ashley Adams
just curious but did u have to do the id.me verification thing? that was such a pain for me
Caden Nguyen
•Yes! The ID.me verification was actually pretty quick for me, but then I ran into the issue with my name not matching. The whole process would have been faster if they'd just asked for all documents upfront instead of requesting one thing at a time.
UPDATE: Just wanted to follow up since I saw your post. Has your payment come through yet? I know waiting for that first deposit can be stressful when bills are due.
Caden Nguyen
•YES! It finally came through this morning - took exactly 4 business days from approval. And you were right about the back pay - I got payments for all three weeks at once. What a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
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Caleb Stark
I had this EXACT situation in January!!! They flagged my account because someone tried to hack into it back in 2020 during all that PUA fraud stuff. Even though I had nothing to do with it and am on regular UC now!!! Took me FOREVER to get it fixed and I nearly got evicted waiting for my money. The whole system is designed to make us fail I swear!!! 😡😡😡
Oh no, that sounds awful! How long did it take you to get it fixed? I'm getting worried now...
Caleb Stark
•Honestly it was like 3 weeks of pure hell. I kept calling and they kept saying "it's being processed" but nobody would actually DO anything. Finally I went to my state rep's office and they made some calls and magically it was fixed the next day. So if calling Treasury doesn't work definitely contact your state representative!!!
Update for anyone reading this thread later: As of March 2025, PA UC has implemented a new system where banking flags can now be resolved through your dashboard on the UC portal. Look for "Payment Method Issues" under the "My Benefits" tab, and you can electronically verify your identity and confirm your payment method. This often resolves these types of flags within 24-48 hours without calling. However, for urgent matters like the OP's situation, calling is still recommended.
Thanks for this update! I actually just got off the phone with Treasury and they were super helpful. They removed the banking flag and confirmed my payments will go to my Money Network card within 2 business days. For anyone with a similar issue - definitely call them directly, it only took about 20 minutes once I got through!
Ravi Kapoor
The REAL problem is that PA UC just automatically sides with employers no matter what evidence you have!! I know dozens of people who had IRON-CLAD cases with PROOF their employers were lying and they STILL lost their appeals. The entire system is rigged against workers. Why do you think these shady companies keep doing this?? BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH IT!!
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Isabella Ferreira
•While the system isn't perfect, the Board of Review does overturn many referee decisions. In fact, about 35% of appeals result in a reversal. The key is having clear documentation and making sure you're addressing the specific reason for denial. Text messages showing retaliation for reporting safety issues could be very compelling evidence.
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Freya Nielsen
Quick update from my experience: One thing that helped me win my appeal was getting statements from former coworkers who witnessed what happened. If you have any colleagues who saw the situation unfold or know about the safety violations you reported, ask them to write a statement for your case. Also, double-check the PA UC appeal portal daily for any updates or requests for additional information. Sometimes they'll post questions there but won't notify you by email or mail, and if you miss responding, it can delay your case.
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Malik Thompson
•That's helpful, thanks. I've been checking the portal but didn't realize they might post questions there without notifying me. I'll ask my former teammate if she's willing to provide a statement - she heard the manager talking about wanting to get rid of me after the safety report.
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