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when i had my hearing it was on the phone not in person, is that normal? they gave me like 2 days notice which was super stressful. make sure you check your mail everyday
yeah all hearings are phone now since covid. they used to be in person at the unemployment office but not anymore
One more thing I forgot to mention - if you're truly in a financial emergency while waiting for your appeal, contact your local state representative's office. They sometimes can help expedite UC issues or connect you with emergency assistance programs. My state rep's office actually helped get my appeal hearing scheduled faster after I explained my situation to them.
That's a great suggestion I hadn't thought of. I'll look up my state rep's contact info right now. Thank you!
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btw u should look at ur mail not just email cause sometimes they send important stuff only thru regular mail and if u miss deadlines ur automatically guilty basically
Good point! We've been checking the mailbox every day now. So far nothing's come through regular mail, just that email with the hearing notice.
I just went through a hearing last month and won!!! My company tried to say I was fired for cause but I had documentation proving they were lying. Make sure your husband brings ANYTHING that shows his side - texts, emails, employee handbook, performance reviews, ANYTHING. Referees actually do listen if you have evidence.
That's encouraging to hear! He might have some old emails that could help. Did you speak to a lawyer before your hearing or handle it yourself?
Did it myself! Just prepared really well. Wrote out my main points, practiced what I wanted to say, and stayed calm during the hearing. The referee was actually pretty fair and listened to both sides. As long as you're honest and have some evidence, you have a good chance.
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Try using the "posted within" filter on CareerLink - it helps a little but not completely. I've had better luck with Indeed for my work search. Remember to check the "date posted" on any job listing. Current PA work search rules: - Must complete 2 qualified activities per week - Must accept suitable work if offered - Must keep records of all work search activities for 2 years (in case of audit) - Must register with PA CareerLink within 30 days of initial UC application Don't forget that applying to jobs posted on Facebook jobs, company websites, or even inquiring about positions in person all count! The job doesn't have to come from CareerLink.
The filter doesn't work! I set it to "past 7 days" and STILL got listings from 4 months ago. The whole system is trash.
You're right that the filter isn't perfect. I've had that happen too. That's why I switched to mainly using Indeed and just logging my CareerLink usage as one of my activities. The important thing is documenting everything in case UC asks for proof later.
To answer your question about a specific form - PA UC doesn't require a specific form for tracking work search activities. However, they do provide an optional form called "UC-304 Record of Job Applications and Work Search Activities" that you can download from their website. Using this form ensures you're capturing all the information they might ask for in an audit. If you're filing online, you'll notice they only ask you to certify that you completed the activities, not to enter details. But keep your records safe because they do conduct random audits where they'll request your detailed work search information. Regarding the virtual workshops - yes, attending CareerLink workshops (virtual or in-person) absolutely counts as a work search activity! Many claimants don't realize this, but it's one of the easiest ways to fulfill the requirement.
This is so helpful! I just found and downloaded the UC-304 form. It has exactly the fields you mentioned earlier. I'll start using this going forward instead of my makeshift tracking. And I'm going to sign up for some virtual workshops right away. Thanks again for all the information!
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I found out after WEEKS of waiting that my claim was sitting there because I had checked "yes" that I was in school even though it was just a one-day professional certification class!!! The system flagged my entire claim for THAT! So frustrating! Make sure you didn't check anything unusual on your application that might have triggered a review.
Oh that's a good point! I did recently take a 2-week online course to improve my skills while job hunting. I marked that I was in training on those weeks. I wonder if that's causing the hold-up? So frustrating that such a small thing could cause such a big delay!
That could definitely be part of the issue. When you indicate you're in training or school, PA UC often puts a hold on your claim to verify that the training doesn't affect your availability for work. This is a standard review process, but unfortunately it does add time. Your best course of action is to: 1. Continue filing your weekly claims without fail 2. Contact a claims examiner directly to explain your training situation 3. Be prepared to provide details about your course (hours, schedule, purpose) 4. Ask specifically what documentation they need to resolve the open issue Once you explain that it was short-term training to improve employability (not a full degree program), they should be able to process your claim.
Update: I FINALLY got through to someone at UC today! You were right - the open issue was related to my training program AND a question about my separation from my employer. The rep said they've cleared both issues now and I should see payments starting next week, including all my back weeks! Such a relief. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
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My cousin got approved last month and didn't get paid cause they had her old bank account still in the system even though she updated it! Make super sure your banking info is correct in your profile section!!!
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Demi Lagos
•Oh! Just checked and my banking info is correct, thankfully. But that would have been awful - thanks for the reminder to verify that!
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Mason Lopez
Quick update for you - most approved claims in 2025 are being processed within 48-72 hours if there are no issues with your banking information. If you don't see a transaction number by the end of business tomorrow, I would recommend contacting them to verify everything is moving forward correctly. Also, when you do receive your payment, check that the amount matches what you're expecting based on your weekly benefit amount plus the backpay for all those weeks. Sometimes the calculations can be off.
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Demi Lagos
•Great news! Just checked my dashboard this morning and there's a transaction number now! Says the payment was issued today, so hopefully it hits my account tomorrow or Monday. Thanks everyone for all your help and advice - made this stressful waiting period a little easier to handle!
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