One more important point: If you do resolve this before court, get the landlord to sign a "Praecipe to Discontinue" form that officially withdraws the eviction case. Otherwise, the case might still show up in court records even if it was dismissed, which can harm your rental history. Also, check if your county has an Eviction Diversion Program. Philadelphia and several other PA counties have these programs that can help mediate between you and your landlord and sometimes provide emergency rental assistance. If you're continuing to receive UC benefits, you might qualify for additional housing assistance programs while you search for new employment.

I'm currently going through something similar but earlier in the process - just got my eviction notice last week and my UC benefits finally kicked in after being delayed for 2 months. Reading through everyone's advice here is really helpful, especially about the "right to cure" and getting everything documented. One thing I wanted to add that I learned from my case worker: if you're still actively job searching while on UC, some counties have emergency rental assistance programs specifically for people transitioning off unemployment. I applied through my county's Department of Human Services and they're covering one month of my back rent while I get caught up. @Marcus - definitely look into whether your county has these programs. It might give you some extra breathing room even after you pay everything back. The application process was pretty quick once I had all my UC documentation together. Good luck with your court date! Sounds like you have a solid plan with all the advice everyone's given you.

I'm in the same boat as so many of you! Filed 4 weeks ago after getting terminated from my call center job for "not meeting call resolution metrics." The "Unsatisfactory Work Performance" flag has been sitting on my dashboard taunting me this whole time. What makes this even more frustrating is that I was hitting about 85% of their target, but they wanted 90% minimum. I was genuinely trying and even staying late to finish up cases, but apparently that wasn't good enough. Reading everyone's stories here is honestly the first time I've felt hopeful in weeks - especially knowing that performance issues usually get approved eventually. @e91049671091 your breakdown of the process is incredibly helpful! I had no idea employers only have 7 days to respond. My old company is pretty disorganized so there's a good chance they might not even bother. I'm going to start the 7:59 AM calling strategy tomorrow and make sure I keep filing those weekly claims. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this stressful waiting game!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 2 weeks ago after being let go from my retail job for "not meeting sales expectations" and have that dreaded "Unsatisfactory Work Performance" flag just sitting there mocking me. The stress is eating me alive - bills are piling up and I can't get through to anyone on the phone no matter how many times I call. Reading through all these responses has been more helpful than anything I've found anywhere else. I had no idea I should keep filing weekly claims while it's pending - I stopped after the first week thinking it was pointless! Going to restart immediately. @e91049671091 your insider knowledge about the 7-day employer response window is gold - thank you for sharing that! And seeing @a704f3a6b111's update about eventually getting approved gives me hope that this nightmare will end. I'm going to try the 7:59 AM calling strategy starting tomorrow and document everything like everyone suggested. It's so reassuring to know I'm not alone in this - we're all going to get through this together!

I'm in a similar situation - hitting my 26 week limit soon and dreading what comes next. Healthcare admin is brutal right now, you're right about the competition. One thing I learned from calling around is that some temp agencies specialize in healthcare admin placements and might have short-term assignments that could at least provide some income and work history for a future claim. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're documenting every job application meticulously - apparently they're getting stricter about the work search requirements and it might be important if you need to file a new claim later. The whole situation is really stressful when you're trying to pay bills and find decent work at the same time.

Just wanted to add some specific info about the qualifying wage requirements for a new claim - in PA, you need to have earned at least $3,000 during your base period (which is typically the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you file). So temp work can definitely help you meet that threshold if you're strategic about it. I actually went through this exact situation last year and managed to get enough qualifying wages through a mix of temp assignments and part-time work during my benefit year. The key is keeping track of your earnings and making sure you understand which quarters will count toward your base period when you're eligible to file again. Also worth noting that some temp agencies offer benefits after a certain number of hours worked, which could be helpful during the gap between benefit periods.

I know exactly how you're feeling right now! I went through this same panic about a year ago when I got a similar letter. The key thing that helped me calm down was understanding that PA UC has two completely different processes - the audit/review process (which is what you're in now) and the actual overpayment determination process. What you received sounds like a standard audit notification, not an overpayment notice. If they had determined you owe money, the letter would be titled something like "Notice of Overpayment Determination" and would include specific dollar amounts, affected claim weeks, and repayment instructions. The fact that your online account shows no balance due is actually a really good sign. When there's a real overpayment, it usually shows up in multiple places - your portal, correspondence section, and they'll send multiple notices. My advice: take a deep breath, keep checking your portal weekly, and don't stress unless you see something concrete. Most of these routine audits end up with no action required. The pandemic created such a massive volume of claims that they're just going back to verify their records were correct. Hang in there!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Got my audit letter about 2 weeks ago and have been checking my portal obsessively every day since. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring - it sounds like most people who get these letters end up being fine. One thing I noticed is that my letter specifically mentions they're reviewing claims from March 2020 through September 2021, which covers the entire period I was on PUA. Has anyone else noticed if they're targeting specific time periods or is it just random? I'm also wondering if anyone knows approximately how long these audits typically take? I know everyone's situation is different, but I'm trying to get a sense of whether this will drag on for months or if they usually wrap up pretty quickly when there aren't any issues found. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread has been way more helpful than trying to decipher that confusing government letter!

I've been on PA UC for about 8 weeks now and wanted to share something that's really helped me stay organized with the work search requirements - I created a simple spreadsheet template that I can quickly fill out each time I apply for a job or do a work search activity. My spreadsheet has columns for: Date, Company Name, Job Title, Method (Indeed, LinkedIn, company website, etc.), Contact Info, Work Search Activity Type, and Notes/Results. I keep it open on my computer and just add a new row every time I do something job search related. Takes maybe 30 seconds per entry but saves me so much time when I'm filling out the UC-304 form at the end of the week. One thing that's been really helpful is adding a "Status" column where I track follow-ups, interview requests, or rejections. Not only does this help me stay organized with my job search, but following up on applications actually counts as additional work search activity that I can document! Also, I've found that many professional associations offer free webinars for members and non-members that count as work search activities. Even if they're not directly related to job searching, if they're building skills relevant to your field, they qualify. I attended one on workplace communication last week that was actually really useful. The documentation process gets so much easier once you find a system that works for you!

I'm about 4 weeks into my PA UC claim and this thread has been an absolute lifesaver! I was making the exact same mistakes as everyone else - thinking I had to apply through CareerLink for jobs to count and getting completely overwhelmed by the confusing instructions. One thing I've found super helpful that I haven't seen mentioned yet is using the calendar app on my phone to set weekly reminders for work search activities. I set a reminder for Tuesday and Thursday to apply for jobs, and one for Wednesday to do a work search activity like updating my resume or attending a webinar. This way I'm spreading out my activities throughout the week instead of scrambling to meet requirements at the last minute. Also, I discovered that many public libraries have partnerships with local employers and host virtual job fairs that are perfect work search activities. My library hosts one every other week and they always have different companies participating. Even if I don't find a perfect match, it counts as networking and I can document it on my UC-304 form. Thanks to everyone who shared their systems and experiences - knowing that other people went through this same confusion and figured it out makes me feel so much less anxious about the whole process!