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This happens every holiday. My brother works for a bank and says all the ACH transfers get backed up after federal holidays. Its not just unemployment its everything. One time my paycheck was 3 days late after 4th of July weekend and I about had a heart attack lol
For future reference, always give payments 2-3 business days after holidays to process. Also, if you're cutting it close with bills, remember you can request your payment method be changed from direct deposit to paper check or vice versa through your dashboard. Some people find one method faster than the other depending on their bank. Glad your payment arrived!
That's good advice about the payment methods! I didn't know you could switch between them. Might try paper check next time to see if it's any faster. Thanks again everyone!
omg u guys r making me nervous lol i have a hearing next week for my claim i hope my boss doesnt show up!!
One last tip I forgot to mention: KEEP FILING YOUR WEEKLY CLAIMS during the entire appeal process! If you win your appeal, they'll only pay you for weeks you properly certified. I've seen people win appeals but miss out on thousands because they stopped filing during the appeal process. Don't make that mistake!
Thank you for this reminder! I'll definitely keep filing. I'm going to start gathering all my documentation today and submit my appeal. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly!
Just wanted to add - save a copy of any email correspondence between you and your employer about your sick days. Also, make sure you understand the difference between being fired for cause (misconduct) versus being fired for performance issues. In PA, you generally qualify for UC if you were fired for performance reasons, but not for willful misconduct. Since you had doctor's notes for your absences, that strongly supports your case.
Thank you all so much for the advice! I just submitted all my evidence (doctor's notes, text messages showing I notified my boss about being sick, and a written statement). Feeling much more confident now. I'll update after the hearing!
I'm in the same boat. Been trying to change my direct deposit info for weeks. This system is so broken 😫
Preach! 🙌 The whole unemployment system needs a major overhaul
Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling right when they open. I got through in like 5 minutes last week!
What time do they open? Might have to set an alarm lol
They open at 8am in my state. Check your local office hours!
Eli Butler
THE PA UC SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I got laid off last year and they made everything so complicated I almost gave up too. They'll probably try to deny you because it's been so long but DON'T GIVE UP if they do. The appeal process actually works sometimes but they count on people not appealing when denied. The whole system is rigged against us regular people!!
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Adrian Hughes
•While the system can certainly be frustrating, appeals exist for a reason and many people do win their appeals when they have legitimate reasons for filing late or other issues. The key is documentation and persistence. Medical reasons like postpartum depression are specifically mentioned in PA UC regulations as potential good cause for late filing.
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Morgan Washington
Update: I filed my claim online yesterday and did my best to explain the postpartum depression situation in the comments. They have scheduled a phone interview for next week to discuss the late filing. I'm gathering all my medical documentation now. Thank you everyone for the advice and support! Fingers crossed this works out.
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Oliver Alexander
•That's great news! For the phone interview, make sure you have all your documents ready and be very clear about the timeline of events. Write down important dates beforehand so you don't get flustered. Be honest about how your condition prevented you from filing earlier. Good luck, and please let us know how it goes!
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