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My cousin works at the unemployment office and she says they're backed up with claims right now because of seasonal layoffs. You might want to file right after your hours are cut so you get in the queue. Oh and my brother-in-law got partial unemployment last year when his factory cut everyone to 24 hours.
That's not entirely accurate. While there may be processing delays, filing before actual reduction of hours will just result in a denial. The system is automated and will check if there's been an actual reduction in income. The correct approach is to file immediately AFTER the reduction occurs, not before.
I filed my claim yesterday after my first reduced schedule week. The system asked if I was still working and I said yes, then entered my reduced earnings. It looks like my claim is processing, but now I have an "open issue" showing on my dashboard. Is this normal for partial claims? How long does it usually take to resolve?
Yes, that's normal. An "open issue" often appears on partial claims because the system needs to verify with your employer about your hours reduction. This typically takes 2-3 weeks to resolve as they need to contact your employer and verify the information you provided. Continue filing your weekly certifications even while the issue is open. If it's not resolved after 3 weeks, that's when you should try contacting them.
Thank you so much for all your help! I'll keep filing weekly and hopefully it resolves soon.
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my buddys claim took 7 weeks last month. just keep filing ur weekly claims and ull get all the backpay. pa system is garbage right now
truth. and when u finally get paid they dont even tell u. just suddenly money shows up in ur account lol
Update from someone who just went through this: I found out that as of April 2025, PA UC is prioritizing claims in this order: 1. First-time claims with no issues (2-3 weeks) 2. First-time claims with simple issues (4-6 weeks) 3. Reopened claims without issues (5-7 weeks) 4. Reopened claims with issues (7-10 weeks) 5. Claims with multiple issues or appeals (10+ weeks) So unfortunately, your timeline of 6 weeks for a reopened claim is actually within their current "normal" processing window. It's completely unfair, but at least you have an idea of what to expect now.
Thank you for this breakdown. Helpful but depressing. I guess I'm still within the "normal" window, though it doesn't feel normal when bills are due. I'm going to try to get through to someone this week to see if there's anything specific holding things up.
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i never got mine last year and did my taxes without it lol nothing bad happened
That's extremely risky. The IRS receives a copy of your 1099-G from Pennsylvania, and they'll flag your return if the unemployment income isn't reported. This could result in penalties, interest, and potentially an audit. Please make sure you're reporting all income properly on your tax returns.
For everyone's reference, here's what you need to know about PA UC 1099-Gs: 1) The deadline to furnish these forms is January 31st (by law) 2) Electronic filers can access them faster through the UC portal 3) Paper forms may take until mid-February to arrive by mail 4) If you don't receive it by February 7th, call the UC Tax Form services at 1-888-313-7284 5) You can request a duplicate through your online account 6) ALL unemployment compensation is taxable income and must be reported 7) PA doesn't tax UC benefits at the state level, but the federal government does Hope this helps!
This is incredibly helpful information! I didn't realize PA doesn't tax the benefits at state level. That's good news at least. And thanks for confirming the timeline - makes me feel better about the whole process.
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One additional point that might help ease your mind: PA UC regulations (specifically Chapter 65.63) state that when a claimant has earned six times their weekly benefit rate at a new job following a voluntary quit, the voluntary quit is no longer disqualifying. Since you worked at the tech job for 7 months, you've almost certainly met this requirement, which means your resignation from the accounting position shouldn't affect your eligibility. Keep certifying for benefits weekly while waiting for the determination. If approved, you'll receive all back payments for properly certified weeks.
Thank you for citing the specific regulation! I just looked it up and that definitely helps me understand the process better. I've been filing my weekly claims, so hopefully once they resolve the open issue, I'll get all the back payments. Really appreciate everyone's help here!
my cousin works for UC (not saying this to brag lol) and she says they have a HUGE backlog right now because they updated their computer system in March and it's causing all kinds of problems. so prob nothing to do with your specific situation just general incompetence
OMG that makes so much sense!! My claim was stuck for 3 weeks and then suddenly approved with no explanation. The whole system is a MESS.
Thanks for the insider info! That's actually comforting to know it might just be system issues rather than something wrong with my particular claim. I'll try to be more patient.
Keith Davidson
The key to your case is the timing. COVID-19 is considered a legitimate medical reason for absence, and terminating someone for a COVID-related absence can constitute wrongful termination under both Pennsylvania law and federal protections. The fact that your termination came just 2 days after notifying your employer creates a strong presumption of causation. Be prepared for your employer to potentially claim there were other attendance issues before your COVID diagnosis. If possible, gather any evidence of your good attendance record prior to your COVID diagnosis. Also, check if your company had a written COVID policy during your employment - if they didn't follow their own policy, that strengthens your case.
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•This is extremely helpful! My attendance was actually perfect before this - I can probably get some of my coworkers to testify to that if needed. And you're right, there WAS a COVID policy that said to stay home if you test positive. Should I bring a copy of that policy to the hearing?
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Keith Davidson
Absolutely bring the COVID policy! That's critical evidence. However, I would be cautious about relying on coworker testimony unless absolutely necessary. The referee would need to approve additional witnesses, and it complicates the hearing. Your documentary evidence (COVID test, texts, termination letter, and company policy) should be sufficient. One more thing - be prepared to answer questions about whether you sought any accommodation before termination. For example, did you ask about using sick time, working remotely during isolation, or taking unpaid leave? The referee may ask about this to establish whether reasonable alternatives to termination existed.
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