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PA UC appeal hearing timeframe - applied 12/20 but still no date?
I've been stressing about my unemployment situation since December. My PA UC claim was denied on December 20th, 2022, and I immediately filed an appeal that same day. It's been several weeks now and I haven't heard ANYTHING about when my hearing might be scheduled. The online portal shows nothing new. Does anyone know how long this process typically takes? I'm getting worried because my savings are almost gone and I really need this resolved. Should I call them or just keep waiting? I was told appeals can take a while but this seems excessive...
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PA UC Hearing Rescheduled: Employer Claims I Requested Continuance But I Didn't - Help!
I'm totally confused and kinda panicking right now. My unemployment appeal hearing was set for tomorrow, but I just got this email saying it's being rescheduled because my employer asked for a continuance. So I called the PA UC service line to confirm, and the rep told me the hearing was postponed because *I* requested a continuance! What?? I never asked for anything to be rescheduled! I'm worried this might somehow hurt my case or make me look bad to the referee. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of mix-up before? Should I be emailing someone about this error? The hearing was already delayed once before and I really need my benefits to start coming through. The bills are piling up and I'm getting desperate. š«
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ugh classic PA UC mess up! glad u got it sorted out but so annoying about the 2 week delay š make sure u keep filing ur weekly claims while u wait for the new hearing!!!
Thanks for the update. This is exactly the kind of clerical error I suspected. Make sure you use these two weeks to thoroughly prepare for your hearing. Review all your documents, practice explaining your case clearly and concisely, and be ready to address any points your employer might raise. Good luck with your hearing!
PA UC payments still showing 'processing' this week - no payment date showing up?
Anyone else stuck with their PA unemployment claim still showing 'processing' status? I filed on Sunday like normal, but usually by Monday afternoon I can see a payment date for Tuesday or Wednesday in my portal. It's already Monday evening and there's still no payment date showing up at all. The system was working fine when I filed yesterday. I know holiday weekends can sometimes delay things, but there's no holiday this week that I'm aware of. Getting a little anxious since rent is due soon. Is the UC system having issues or is it just me?
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i think its because of the job search requirements. They doing extra checks cuz so many people not doing their work searches right. My buddy got audited last week and they made him prove all his job contacts. Make sure yall keeping records!!!!
oh crap i havent been saving my job search stuff. just putting in the system. are we supposed to keep copies??
**UPDATE: PA UC has now posted on their official Twitter that there was a processing delay affecting claims filed 5/10-5/12. All claims are being processed and payments should appear in accounts on their regular schedule or with a 1-day delay at most. They apologize for the confusion and recommend not calling about this specific issue as it's being resolved system-wide.**
Just checked and my payment now shows it'll be deposited tomorrow! Crisis averted. Thanks for sharing the official update.
PA UC payment delay to Money Network card - still nothing at 6am after pay date
So frustrated right now! My payment date for PA unemployment was YESTERDAY, but it's already 6:07am the next morning and still nothing on my Money Network card. I've been up since 5am checking because I need to get groceries and pay my phone bill today. Is this normal for it to take this long after the pay date? Also, I keep seeing something about a 'boost' option on Money Network - is that something I should be using to get my UC money faster? Thanks to anyone who can help, I'm getting really worried and the UC office doesn't open for hours.
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Just so you know, if your payment doesn't appear by the end of business today, you should check your PA UC dashboard to make sure there wasn't an issue with your weekly certification or an open issue on your claim. Sometimes payments get held up if there's a problem with the claim itself rather than just a processing delay.
Just checked my dashboard and it says payment date was yesterday with status 'processed' - I guess that means it's just delayed in getting to my card? Will keep waiting but might try that Claimyr service if it doesn't show up by afternoon.
This happened to me twice in January. Both times I was panicking, but the money showed up around 10am-11am. The UC rep I eventually spoke with explained that there are different processing batches that run throughout the day. First batch usually hits overnight, but if you miss that cutoff, you might be in the mid-morning or afternoon batch. Whatever you do, don't pay for that boost feature! It's just Money Network trying to collect fees for something that will happen anyway.
Thanks everyone for the help! Just wanted to update - my payment FINALLY showed up at 11:32am. Such a relief! Definitely wasn't worth paying for that boost thing.
Got unexpected PA UC overpayment letter for $2100 from 2021 - anyone else?
So I'm freaking out right now. I stopped collecting PA unemployment back in August 2021 when I found a job. Never filed another claim after that. Today (March 2025) I opened my mail to find a lovely surprise from PA UC claiming I owe them $2800 for weeks they say I collected but NEVER DID. The letter says I got benefits for September-October 2021, but I was already working full-time by then! I never filed for those weeks at all. Has anyone else suddenly gotten random overpayment notices from 3+ years ago this week? This feels like some kind of system glitch or something. I'm worried they'll garnish my wages if I don't figure this out fast.
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my cousin got 1 of these last month and ignored it cuz he thought it was a scam lol now hes in big trouble with collections. dont ignore it!!!
This is an important warning. PA UC overpayment notices should never be ignored, even if you believe they're in error. If you miss the appeal deadline, Pennsylvania can and will: ā¢ Garnish your wages (up to 25%) ā¢ Intercept your state tax refunds ā¢ Place liens against your property ā¢ Add significant interest and penalties to the original amount ā¢ Report the debt to credit bureaus In some cases, they can even pursue criminal charges for unemployment fraud if they believe the overpayment was intentional, though this is rare for system errors like these 2021 notices appear to be.
Just wanted to update everyone. I had my appeal hearing yesterday for my similar overpayment notice. The examiner immediately saw the error when I showed my employment records. She said their system flagged a bunch of 2021 claims incorrectly during a recent audit. My case was dismissed on the spot! For anyone else dealing with this, definitely appeal and bring documentation of your employment during those weeks they claim you were paid.
That's such a relief to hear! I have my appeal phone interview scheduled for next Tuesday. I've gathered all my documentation showing I started work in August 2021 and never claimed benefits after that. This gives me hope it'll be resolved quickly. Thanks for updating us!
NebulaNomad
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I waited 14 weeks for my hearing and then they CANCELED it the day before because the "referee was sick" and rescheduled for another MONTH later!!! Its a complete joke and nobody cares about us regular people trying to survive.
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Nia Wilson
This happened to my neighbor too! His hearing got rescheduled twice and took almost 5 months total. The system is definitely broken.
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CosmicCadet
Update: I finally called the appeals office directly and they told me my hearing is tentatively scheduled for early March! That's about 10 weeks from when I filed the appeal. They said I should receive the official notice in the mail about a week before the actual hearing. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!
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Luca Ferrari
Great news! Make sure to start preparing now. Review the reason for your denial and gather evidence that counters it. If you were denied for misconduct, bring documentation showing you followed company policy. If it was about availability for work, bring proof you're actively seeking employment. Having organized documentation makes a huge difference in these hearings.
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Anastasia Popova
good luck!! let us know how it goes
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