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One important thing I forgot to mention - while your protest is being reviewed, double-check that all your employers from the base year reported your wages correctly to PA. Sometimes the issue isn't with UC but with employer reporting. You can verify this by contacting your previous employers' HR departments and confirming they submitted the proper quarterly wage reports to the state. Also, make sure you're still meeting the work search requirements during this time! The wage protest doesn't exempt you from the job search activities.
That's really good advice about checking with my employers directly. I hadn't thought of that! And yes, I've been keeping up with the work search requirements - applying to jobs and documenting everything in my dashboard. Just hoping this gets resolved soon so I can actually pay my rent next month. Thank you for all the help!
i had to call my old job about this too! turns out they reported my SSN wrong so none of my wages were showing up
Hey there! I went through a similar wage protest situation about 4 months ago. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, but hang in there! In my case, it took about 5 weeks from the "under review" status to getting the corrected determination. One thing that really helped speed things up for me was submitting a detailed cover letter with my wage documentation explaining exactly which employers and time periods were missing, along with the total dollar amounts. I also included copies of my W-2s AND paystubs for each missing quarter. Make sure everything is crystal clear - don't make them guess what you're claiming. The good news is that once they approve your protest, you'll get all the backpay in one lump sum. I got an extra $3,200 when mine was finally processed! Just keep filing your weekly claims religiously during this time - you don't want to miss any weeks that you're entitled to the higher benefit amount for.
That's really encouraging to hear! $3,200 is exactly the kind of difference I'm expecting too. I love the idea about including a detailed cover letter - I just submitted the paystubs but didn't explain the gaps clearly. Do you think it's worth resubmitting with a better explanation letter now, or should I wait to see if they process what I already sent? I'm at the 3-week mark so maybe I should give it another week or two before adding more documentation?
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I'm in a very similar boat right now! My appeal has been at "reviewed as valid" status for about 10 days after I lost benefits due to CareerLink system errors that prevented me from completing my work search log. Like you, I have official documentation from CareerLink confirming it was a technical issue on their end. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - especially learning from @Landon Morgan that "reviewed as valid" just means the appeal was properly filed and they're now reviewing the documentation. The timeline of 3-4 weeks that multiple people have shared gives me realistic expectations, and it's so reassuring to see that others with CareerLink technical issues and proper documentation have gotten favorable decisions without needing hearings. The waiting is definitely stressful when you know you did nothing wrong! Thanks for posting this - it's exactly what I needed to see to understand what this status means and what to expect next. Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us!
I'm so glad you found this thread helpful too! It's amazing how many of us are dealing with practically identical CareerLink system issues - it really shows how widespread these technical problems are. Having that official documentation from CareerLink confirming it was on their end is exactly what you need for a strong case. The 10 days you've been waiting puts you right in that timeline everyone's been sharing, so hopefully you'll hear something in the next couple of weeks. @Landon Morgan s'explanations have been such a game-changer for understanding what s'actually happening behind the scenes instead of just wondering and worrying. It s'so frustrating that we have to go through appeals for system glitches that were completely out of our control, but at least it sounds like the process usually works out in our favor when we have proper documentation. I ll'definitely update this thread when I get my decision - it would be great to add another positive outcome to help future people in similar situations!
I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation! My appeal has been showing "reviewed as valid" for about 12 days now after I had CareerLink technical issues that prevented me from accessing my account to complete work search requirements. I have written confirmation from my local CareerLink office that their system was experiencing widespread login problems during that time period. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring - especially @Landon Morgan's detailed explanations about what "reviewed as valid" actually means and how appeals with good documentation typically get resolved without hearings. The 3-4 week timeline that multiple people have shared gives me realistic expectations for when I might hear back. It's frustrating that we have to go through this process for technical problems that were completely beyond our control, but seeing so many positive outcomes for similar CareerLink system issues gives me hope. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's exactly the information I needed! I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims and checking both my dashboard and mail while I wait.
Your situation sounds almost identical to mine and several others here! It's really reassuring to see so many people with CareerLink system issues getting positive outcomes. The written confirmation from your local CareerLink office is exactly the type of documentation that seems to make these appeals successful. At 12 days since your "reviewed as valid" status, you're right in that timeline everyone's been sharing - hopefully we'll all start hearing back with decisions soon. It's so frustrating that widespread system problems on their end create all this stress and paperwork for us, but at least the appeals process seems to work fairly when you have proper documentation. Thanks for sharing your timeline - it helps to know where everyone stands in the process!
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Just wanted to share my timeline for anyone else currently waiting! Filed my PA UC claim 16 days ago and finally got approved this morning. My employer (small manufacturing company) took a full 10 days to respond, then it was another 6 days for the examiner review. I was getting really nervous around day 13-14 thinking something had gone wrong, especially after reading about @Freya Andersen's quick 9-day approval! But it all worked out in the end. The weekly certification filing from day 1 was absolutely crucial - I would have lost 2+ weeks of benefits if I had waited for approval first like I originally planned. Text alerts saved my sanity too since I wasn't obsessively checking the dashboard. For anyone in the middle of waiting, hang in there! The 9-14 day range mentioned throughout this thread is pretty accurate, though some like me fall slightly outside it. The system does work, just slowly!
Congratulations on finally getting approved @Melissa Lin! 16 days is a bit longer than the typical range everyone's been sharing, but it's so reassuring to see another success story. I'm currently on day 9 and was starting to worry since I haven't seen any status changes yet, but your experience shows that even if it takes a bit longer than expected, it still works out. The 10 days for employer response seems like they really used up their full window! I'm glad you mentioned the nervousness around day 13-14 - it's good to know that's normal when you're getting close to or past that 9-14 day range people have been talking about. Thanks for emphasizing the weekly certification filing again too - this thread has made it so clear how crucial that is from day 1. Your timeline gives me hope that even if mine takes a bit longer, I should still see approval soon!
I'm currently on day 6 of waiting and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! The consistent 9-14 day timeline everyone's sharing is so much more realistic than the vague "processing time" info on the official site. I've been following all the advice here - filed my weekly certification from day 1, set up text alerts, and checking correspondence daily. It's amazing how this discussion has become the best resource for understanding what to actually expect during the PA UC process. @Freya Andersen thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on the quick 9-day approval! @Melissa Lin your 16-day timeline is also helpful to know that even if it goes slightly longer than the typical range, it still works out. The weekly certification emphasis throughout this thread probably saved me from making a costly mistake. Looking forward to hopefully adding my own success story here soon!
You're definitely in good company with all of us waiting! Day 6 is still pretty early based on all the timelines shared here. It sounds like you've got all the important bases covered with the weekly certs and text alerts - that's the smart way to handle this stressful process. I went through this same waiting game a few months ago and remember how helpful it was to have real people's experiences to reference instead of just the official vague timelines. This thread really has become like the unofficial PA UC handbook! Based on everyone's stories you should hopefully see some movement in the next week or so. Keep us posted on your progress - always nice to see another success story added to this growing collection!
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I'm currently going through this exact situation myself! Got laid off on Monday with 6 weeks of severance and have been stressing all week about the timing. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I honestly thought I had to wait until my severance ended before I could even apply. Seeing everyone's real experiences with getting partial benefits during severance (the $120-180/week range people mentioned) is so helpful for planning my finances during this transition. Even partial UC benefits would help with utilities and groceries while my severance handles rent and car payments. The unanimous advice from everyone who's actually been through this process is clear: file immediately and don't wait! I'm done overthinking this - going to submit my application this afternoon. One question for those who filed successfully: did you have any trouble with the online system, or was it pretty straightforward once you had all your severance information ready? Thanks to everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this community support means everything during such a stressful time!
Mei, you're absolutely making the right decision to file today! I went through this exact situation about 4 months ago and can reassure you that the online system was pretty straightforward once I had my severance paperwork in hand. The key is having your severance agreement ready with exact dollar amounts and payment dates before you start the application. The PA UC website walks you through each section, and there's a specific part for reporting severance/dismissal pay where you'll input your total amount and payment schedule. I found it helpful to take screenshots of each page as I went through the process, just to have records of what I submitted. During my 6-week severance period, I received about $145/week in UC benefits which really helped with groceries and gas while my severance covered the bigger expenses. The whole process took maybe 30-45 minutes to complete online, and most of that was just being extra careful with the numbers. Don't let anxiety about the system stop you - it's much more user-friendly than the horror stories make it seem!
I'm also in this exact situation right now! Just got laid off on Thursday with 10 weeks of severance and have been losing sleep all weekend trying to figure out the right timing. This thread has been a complete lifesaver - I had convinced myself I needed to wait until my severance period ended before applying, which would have been a huge mistake based on everyone's experiences here. The specific examples of people still getting $120-180/week during their severance period is incredibly helpful for understanding what to expect. Even those partial benefits would make a real difference for covering groceries, utilities, and gas while my severance handles rent and larger bills. The message from everyone who's actually lived through this is crystal clear: file immediately and report everything honestly! I'm stopping the overthinking right now and submitting my application today. Thank you to everyone for sharing such detailed, real-world experiences with actual dollar amounts - it's so much more valuable than trying to interpret the confusing official guidelines. This community support during such a stressful transition means everything!
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UPDATE: I just went through my records and my wage protest actually took 31 days from submission to resolution. Here's the exact timeline if it helps: - Day 1: Submitted wage dispute with W-2 and paystubs - Day 14: Called to check status (on hold for 2+ hours) - Day 15: Got through to someone who said they were "still reviewing" - Day 22: Called again using Claimyr, rep escalated my case - Day 31: Received determination letter with corrected WBA - Day 33: Received all backpay So about a month total. The key was getting someone to escalate it after the initial review period passed.
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•This is super helpful, thank you! I'm on day 23 now so I'm going to take your advice and try to get someone to escalate my case. Really appreciate you sharing the detailed timeline.
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my wage dispute 4 weeks ago because my employer somehow reported only half my actual wages. It's so frustrating watching people get approved for way higher benefits when I know I should qualify for more. I've been trying the regular phone number but can never get through. After reading all these comments I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow. Has anyone had luck getting their case expedited due to financial hardship? I'm behind on rent and really need that backpay once this gets resolved.
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