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.

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?

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

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.

i never got mine last year and did my taxes without it lol nothing bad happened

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!

Don't panic - this is a system-wide change affecting all PA UC claimants. The Department of Labor & Industry sent notices in February about the switch from direct deposit to Money Network cards, but many people missed them or they got filtered as spam. Here's what you need to know: 1. All payments processed after March 1, 2025 are going to Money Network cards 2. Your money is not lost - it's being held in the Money Network system 3. Cards are being mailed but there's a significant backlog due to the volume 4. Once you receive your card, all pending payments will be available 5. You can re-establish direct deposit through the Money Network portal after activating your card In the meantime, if you need immediate help, contact your local PA CareerLink office. They sometimes have more direct communication channels with the treasury department that handles the payment systems.

UPDATE: My Money Network card finally came in the mail today! All three of my missing payments were on there, so I didn't lose anything. The activation process was pretty simple - just called the number on the sticker and followed the prompts. Thanks everyone for your help! If anyone else is dealing with this, don't worry - your money is safe, just delayed because of this system change.

After you used Claimyr to reach someone, be sure to ask them specifically about a "financial hardship waiver" for the overpayment. If you can prove paying it back would cause financial hardship, they sometimes waive part or all of it. But they don't volunteer this information unless you specifically ask!

That's great news! Now you know exactly what to focus on for your appeal. Look for any 2020 tax documents that show your rideshare income was your primary source. Bank statements showing regular deposits from the rideshare companies could help too. The more documentation the better.