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Kaiya Rivera
anyone know if we can still use the automated phone system to file during maintenence? or is that down to
Isaac Wright
•The PAT phone system should still be working during website maintenance, but as someone else mentioned, the call volume is going to be very high with the website down. You might be on hold for a long time.
Update: The site is back up now! Just filed my weekly claim successfully. Thanks everyone for the help and information!
Maya Lewis
•thnx for posting! going to file mine now before it crashes again lol
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Mason Stone
UPDATE: Just finished my hearing and I think it went pretty well! The referee was actually very reasonable and let me fully explain my situation. She seemed particularly interested in: 1. My class schedule showing everything was asynchronous 2. My work search record (I had documentation for every week) 3. The fact that I had immediately reported my school enrollment She said I should receive a decision in 7-10 days. Fingers crossed! Thank you all for your advice - it helped me prepare much better than I would have on my own.
thats awesome!! gives me hope for my hearing next week. please let us know what happens!!
Great job! The fact that the referee was interested in your documentation is a good sign. The 7-10 day timeframe is accurate in my experience. Wishing you the best outcome!
Mason Stone
FINAL UPDATE: I WON MY APPEAL!!! Got the decision letter today - the referee ruled that my online education did NOT make me unavailable for work! The decision specifically mentioned that because my classes were asynchronous and I maintained consistent work search activities, I met the availability requirements under PA UC law. The $2,100 overpayment has been completely removed from my account. I'm so relieved I could cry. Thank you to everyone who helped me prepare!
Emma Olsen
•Congratulations! This is exactly why it's so important to appeal these determinations. Too many people just accept the overpayment and pay it back when they shouldn't have to. Your detailed documentation made all the difference. Really happy for you!
AWESOME NEWS!!! So glad you fought this and WON! The system tries to intimidate us but when we stand up with proper documentation they have to follow their own rules. CONGRATS!
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NightOwl42
PA Unemployment is THE WORST government agency I have EVER dealt with in my life!!!! They still owe me $4800 from 2020 and I've given up completely. Been trying for literally 5 YEARS with no resolution. The whole system is DESIGNED to make people give up on getting money they're legally entitled to. Save yourself the stress and mental health damage and just write it off as a loss. Not worth the endless hours of frustration for money you'll probably never see.
I understand the frustration, but I'd encourage you not to give up. The process I mentioned above with Form UC-46A worked for me after 4 years of trying. The key is getting out of the regular customer service loop and into the formal appeals process where they're legally required to review and respond.
Based on what I'm seeing in this thread, the OP should take these specific steps: 1. Complete Form UC-46A (Appeal) citing "administrative error - failure to process acknowledged adjustment" 2. Include copies of all documentation showing PA UC acknowledged the underpayment 3. Reference the specific regulation in the 2020 BRI handbook about correction timeframes 4. Submit via certified mail with return receipt 5. If no response in 30 days, contact your state representative's office - they have liaisons at UC who can escalate The backlog from 2020 is still being worked through, but claims with proper documentation are being resolved.
Thank you for these clear steps! I'm going to follow this exact process. One question - should I also continue trying to call them while the appeal is processing, or just wait for a response to the form?
Once you've submitted the UC-46A, the claim enters a different processing queue. Calling regular customer service likely won't help at that point as they won't have visibility into the appeals process. However, after 2-3 weeks, you can call the UC Appeals office directly at their separate number (check the PA UC website for the current appeals phone line) to confirm receipt and check status.
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Amara Eze
@casual_commenter Focus primarily on proving you were eligible at the time - that's the most important factor in the Referee's decision. Have your documentation organized and ready to reference. Speak clearly and directly answer questions. Only discuss financial hardship when specifically asked or when presenting your waiver request. Be respectful, don't interrupt, and take notes during the hearing. Good luck!
Liam McGuire
•I just got my hearing scheduled for three weeks from now. I'm gathering all my documentation. Can anyone who's been through this tell me how long the hearing usually lasts? I need to make arrangements with my current job.
mine was about 45 minutes. referee was actually pretty nice and let me explain everything. make sure u have all ur documents ready to go and practice explaining your situation clearly. they record everything so try to stay calm and organized when u talk
Liam McGuire
•Thanks, that's really helpful to know. I'll make sure to prepare and practice what I want to say beforehand.
Dmitry Smirnov
what was ur appeal for? mine was for quitting my job but i had good reason (harassment) so they eventually approved it
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GalacticGuardian
•They said I didn't have enough wages in my base year which is completely wrong. I worked full-time the whole year before filing. I think they missed one of my employers in their calculation.
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Ava Rodriguez
One final piece of advice: Keep a detailed log of all your attempts to contact PA UC about your appeal status, including dates, times, and outcomes. This documentation can be useful during your hearing if the referee questions why you didn't take certain actions. Also, if you have documentation proving your wages for the base year, organize it chronologically and have it ready for your hearing. Appeals for wage record issues have a higher success rate than other types of appeals, especially when you can provide concrete documentation from all your employers during the base year period.
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GalacticGuardian
•Thank you, this is really helpful! I've got all my W-2s and paystubs organized already. I'll start keeping track of my calls too.
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