Just to follow up on my earlier comment - make sure when you talk to UC, you specifically ask about the work search requirements during medical unavailability. Typically, when someone has an approved medical exemption, they're also temporarily exempt from the work search requirements for those specific weeks. But you need to get this confirmed and documented in his case notes by a representative.

update: I finally got through to someone at UC today after calling for 3 hours straight! They told me I can submit a paper form on his behalf with a doctor's note from the rehab facility. They're also rescheduling his RESEA appointment for late August when he'll be out. Thank you all for the advice - it really helped me figure out what to do!

my cousin works for PA careerlink and she says they got a whole department just to handle these kinda glitches lol

UPDATE: Issue RESOLVED! I followed the advice about checking my CareerLink data sharing settings and sure enough, that permission was turned off. I enabled it, then called UC using that Claimyr service (which actually worked really well). The agent confirmed they could now see my registration and manually cleared the red warning. She also noted my recall date exemption in my file to prevent future issues. Thanks everyone for your help! What a relief!

btw make sure ur work search is all up to date b4 u file the new claim. they checked mine super carefully when i refiled

One final tip: When you successfully file your new claim after your BYE date, there will typically be a 1-2 week gap before payments resume. This is normal as they process your new application. Make sure you continue filing your weekly certifications during this period, even if the system shows your claim as pending. This ensures you'll receive all eligible payments once the new claim is approved.

any chance u can get anything in writing from coworkers who heard the racial slurs? that would help ur case big time. also check ur work email if u still have access - any evidence that u reported the issue before being fired would be super helpful to counter the misconduct claim.

Quick update for those following - I've seen several similar cases recently get resolved within 9-10 weeks (still too long, but better than 12+). Make sure you're responding immediately to any mail or messages from UC. If you receive a questionnaire about your separation, return it within 24 hours if possible. This is also a good time to gather any documentation about the racial harassment - text messages, emails, names of witnesses, dates of incidents, and especially any proof you reported it before being terminated. One last tip: if you do need to appeal (hopefully you won't), request a hearing by telephone rather than in-person. The telephone hearings are typically scheduled 3-4 weeks sooner.

UPDATE: I used Claimyr this morning and actually got through to a person! The representative said my claim did go through but got flagged because of the late filing. She said the system automatically puts claims like mine into a review status, which is why I couldn't see it. She released the hold and said my claim should show up in my dashboard within 48 hours. I'll post another update when I see it. Thank you everyone for the help and advice during my panic mode!

glad u got help! wish id known about that service months ago lol. let us know if u actually get paid!