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dont get too excited, the money network card is a pain if thats how ur getting paid. took me another week to actually get the card after payments were issued
Just a reminder - after you file tomorrow, give the system 24-48 hours to process and show payment dates. Don't panic if they don't show up immediately after you certify. The system usually updates overnight Sunday into Monday, but sometimes it takes until Tuesday morning.
I went through something similar last year. The key for me was documenting the inconsistencies in what my employer said. If they told your husband they were restructuring but then claimed a policy violation to UC, that's a huge red flag the referee will notice. In my case, I had my denial overturned and received backpay for all the weeks I was eligible. Make sure your husband keeps filing his weekly claims even while waiting for the appeal hearing - that way if you win, he'll get paid for all those weeks.
Yes, he should absolutely resume filing weekly claims immediately! This is one of the most common mistakes people make. Even when denied, you should continue filing your weekly claims while appealing. If you win your appeal, you can only be paid for weeks you properly filed for. He may have already lost some weeks of potential benefits, but he should start filing again right away to prevent losing more. In some cases, you can request to file for past weeks by calling UC and explaining that you didn't understand you needed to keep filing, but it's not guaranteed they'll allow it.
my cousin waited 5 months for her appeal and still got denied anyway. the whole thing is just a way for them to avoid paying us what we deserve. good luck but dont get your hopes up
That's not entirely accurate. While the system is frustratingly slow, appeals statistics show that approximately 30-40% of initial denials are overturned on appeal. The outcome really depends on the specific circumstances of separation and how well you can document your case.
FINAL UPDATE: Had my hearing this morning and I WON MY APPEAL!!! The referee immediately ruled in my favor when my former employer couldn't explain why they gave different reasons for my termination. Now they're saying it will take 2-3 weeks for payments to start processing, but at least I'll be getting all the back payments from October! Thanks everyone for your help and support during this incredibly stressful time. For anyone else going through appeals - document EVERYTHING and don't give up!
Great news! Just be aware that the back payments might come in separate chunks rather than all at once. Also, your former employer still has 15 days to appeal this decision to the Board of Review, though it sounds like they don't have a strong case. Congratulations!
Chloe Robinson
Quick update on the tax implications: Even while you're waiting for a corrected 1099-G, you can still file your taxes. The IRS recommends only reporting income you actually received. Include a statement explaining that you've reported suspected unemployment fraud to the state and have requested a corrected 1099-G. Keep documentation showing you reported the fraud. The IRS has procedures in place for these situations, especially since fraud has increased dramatically in recent years.
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Freya Andersen
•That's a relief to hear. I was worried about filing without matching what's on the 1099-G. I'll definitely include a detailed explanation and copies of all my fraud reports. Thank you!
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Omar Zaki
One last tip: Make sure you take screenshots of EVERYTHING in your UC portal now - claim status, message history, payment records, everything. Sometimes these records change or disappear during fraud investigations. Those screenshots could be crucial evidence later, especially if you need to prove you never accessed the stolen funds.
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Freya Andersen
•Great idea! I just took screenshots of all my portal pages and saved them. Also printed out all the emails I've sent to the fraud department. I have a good feeling that with everyone's advice here, I'll finally get this resolved. Will update once I make progress!
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