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my cusin had hearing last month and won becuz he brought alot of evidence, make sure u have everythng printed not just on ur phone
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely print everything out. Did your cousin have to mail anything to the referee before the hearing or just bring it all on the day?
To answer your question about submitting evidence beforehand - you absolutely can and should. There should be instructions on your hearing notice for how to submit evidence in advance. This gives the referee time to review it before the hearing. But ALSO bring copies to the hearing as backup. And regarding the CareerLink documentation - when I visited in person, they gave me a printout with my registration confirmation number and date. They also helped me complete the required work search activities that were part of my back-weeks. Ask them to note in your file that you had a technical issue with your SSN that prevented earlier registration. One last tip - after my hearing, it took about 14 days to get the decision. If you win, they'll release all your back payments at once, which was a huge relief. Stay positive and be super prepared!
This has been incredibly helpful! I feel so much more prepared now. I'm heading to CareerLink tomorrow morning and will start organizing all my evidence tonight. Fingers crossed the hearing goes well - I'll update after January 28th!
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wait are these hearings in person or on phone now? i got something saying mine might be on zoom but im not sure cuz the letter was confusing
Since COVID, most PA UC appeal hearings are conducted by phone or video conference (usually Teams or Zoom). Your hearing notice should specify which method will be used for your particular case. If you're not tech-savvy, you can request a phone hearing instead of video, but you need to do that well in advance by contacting the UC Appeals office.
Update: I just reviewed my determination letter more carefully, and it specifically says I was denied because I "demonstrated careless disregard for employer standards through repeated failures despite warnings." But here's the thing - I only received ONE written warning about productivity, and that was right after they changed the system! Does this help my case? It seems like they're claiming there were multiple warnings when there wasn't.
This is EXACTLY the kind of discrepancy you want to highlight in your appeal! If the determination states "repeated warnings" but you only received one, that's a factual error you can directly challenge. Bring documentation showing the single warning and its timing relative to the system change. This type of concrete contradiction in the employer's claims can be very effective in appeals. Make sure to state this clearly and calmly during the hearing.
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after you try the state rep thing if that don't work try Claimyr that someone mentioned. my buddy used it last month and got through in like 20 minutes after trying to call for weeks. cost some money but he said it was worth it when ur desperate
Update: Called my state rep this morning and spoke with someone who handles UC issues. They took all my info and said they'll contact UC on my behalf. They said to give them about a week to get a response. Fingers crossed something happens! If not, I'll try that Claimyr service as a backup plan. Thanks everyone for the advice - will let you know what happens.
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wait do we have to pay state tax on it too or just federal??
Yes, in Pennsylvania, unemployment compensation is subject to both federal AND state income tax. The state tax rate in PA is a flat 3.07%. If you're currently on UC, you should consider having both federal and state taxes withheld to avoid a surprise at tax time.
Oliver Weber
congrats! that was fast. mine always takes 2-3 days minimum, even after it says cleared. guess it depends on your luck or somethin
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Natasha Romanova
The whole PA unemployment system is just completely unpredictable. I've had payments take 5 days after "clearing" and then other times it shows up same day. NO RHYME OR REASON to any of it!!! And just wait until you have a benefit year ending soon - that's a whole new nightmare to deal with. They'll probably make you verify your identity through ID.me AGAIN even though you already did it. Then more delays!!
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Emma Wilson
•Just to clarify for anyone reading this thread in the future - Benefit Year End reviews don't always require a new ID.me verification. It depends on your specific claim circumstances and whether there have been any changes to your information. Most BYE reviews are handled automatically if you've been claiming consistently and there haven't been any issues with your claim.
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