my sister had part time job when she filed and it wasnt a big deal. just be honest on ur application and weekly claims and ull be fine

To summarize what everyone's saying: 1) File now based on your full-time job layoff, 2) Report your part-time bartending job and its earnings both on your initial application and weekly claims, 3) Start doing and documenting your work search activities immediately (even while still bartending), 4) Have documentation ready from your employer about the layoff reason, and 5) If you have trouble reaching someone at UC, consider using a service to help you get through. Once both jobs end, you should receive your full weekly benefit amount as long as you continue meeting all eligibility requirements.

Great to hear you're making progress. Based on current processing times, you should see movement within 7-10 business days after your employer's new submission. If not, that's when I'd consider using a service to reach a claims examiner directly or asking your state rep to escalate to a supervisor level at UC.

FINAL UPDATE: I'm in shock but my claim was just approved this morning! All pending weeks are showing as paid! After I got my employer to resend everything AND my state rep followed up again, something finally clicked. For anyone in a similar situation - don't give up and definitely try the state rep route if you're stuck. Thanks everyone for your help!

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.).

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.

did you get the 6 month extension on tricare when u got out? might help with medical costs while u waiting for uc to fix this mess

I'd like to update everyone on this thread since I've seen several similar questions recently. PA UC has been experiencing technical issues with federal wage verification since they updated their system in January 2025. There is a workaround that seems to be helping claimants: 1. Submit your UCF-18/19 forms AND a signed letter requesting your claim be "manually adjudicated under the UCX program due to system limitations" 2. In the letter, cite PA UC Policy Letter 2025-03 (which addresses the known system issue with federal wages) 3. Provide a detailed wage calculation based on your military rank and time in service This approach has been successful for about 70% of the military claimants I've worked with in the past month. The other 30% still required intervention from a congressional office.

did u ever get the money for those first 4 weeks? seems weird they say approved but u didnt get paid

Update us once you're able to speak with someone! This information could help others who run into similar situations with temporary medical conditions while on unemployment.