Did u double check ur bank info is corect in the system? My freind put in her account # wrong by 1 digit and her $ went to someone elses account and she never got it back!! just sayin always triple check that stuff

Just to follow up on your question about regular scheduling - once you're established in the system, if you file your weekly claim on Sunday, you'll typically see the issue date on Tuesday or Wednesday, and the deposit 2-3 business days after that. It becomes pretty predictable. The first payment sometimes takes a bit longer because they're verifying everything for the first time.

Did you ever work at any of those places before? sometimes old jobs show up

Just to follow up - were you able to complete your waiting week certification without issues? The conversion employers shouldn't cause any problems with your claim processing.

check ur mail evry day!! thats how i found out i won

The referee hearing decisions are taking FOREVER in 2025. My friend just got her decision letter 3 weeks after her hearing. The backlog is ridiculous right now.

Just wait until you have to do your weekly certifications!!! The site will probably crash RIGHT when you're submitting!!! Happened to me THREE TIMES and caused my payments to be delayed EVERY TIME!!! The whole system needs to be SCRAPPED and rebuilt!!!!!

@OriginalPoster For weekly certifications, early morning (6-8am) or late evening (after 9pm) on Tuesdays or Wednesdays tend to have the least traffic. Sundays and Mondays are the busiest days because that's when most people file. Glad you got your direct deposit working! The system definitely has its quirks but once you learn the patterns it gets easier to navigate.

Just wanted to add - when you set up direct deposit for PA UC, make sure you have enough money in your account to cover any potential overdraft fees. Sometimes there can be verification transactions that might trigger fees if your account is near zero. Also, once your direct deposit is active, payments typically arrive 1-2 days faster than they would to the Money Network card. It's definitely worth doing!

That's great to know about the faster payments! That alone makes it worth switching. I've got the fees issue with the card and sometimes it takes forever for merchants to process the payments.

Another thing to check - log into your portal and look at the "Payment Information" section. Does it show your weekly benefit amount (WBA) calculated correctly? And check your claim status to make sure it doesn't say you need to complete ID verification or something else before payment. Sometimes they approve the reason for separation but there's STILL other hoops to jump through!!! 😡

Since your claim status is "Active" and your WBA is calculated, that's a good sign everything is in order. Typically, payments should process within 2-3 business days after approval, but with 18 weeks of backpay, it might take a bit longer. The system processes large backpay amounts through an additional review sometimes, which can add a few days. If you don't see anything by early next week, that's when I would definitely try to reach someone by phone.

I work as an employment attorney in PA, and here's what I can tell you about the timeline: For standard separations with conflicting information (like yours), PA UC examiners typically issue determinations within 7-10 business days after completing all interviews. However, there are factors that can extend this: - If your employer doesn't respond promptly to the examiner's contact attempts - If either party submits additional documentation that needs review - If the examiner needs to contact additional witnesses - Current backlog in the UC department (which fluctuates seasonally) One important note: even in disputed cases, if the employer fails to provide sufficient evidence of misconduct, the determination should favor the employee. The burden of proof for misconduct cases falls on the employer in Pennsylvania. Keep an eye on both your dashboard and your mail, as determinations are sent both ways. And as others have mentioned, continue filing your weekly claims regardless of determination status.

I went through this in February! After my interview it took exactly 12 days to get my determination. But I know someone who got theirs in 3 days. I think it really depends on your specific situation and how backlogged they are. The waiting is the WORST part!!! Sending positive vibes your way!

One more thing to be aware of - when you finally get your hearing notice, it will likely be scheduled as a phone hearing (they're still doing most of them remotely). Make absolutely sure that PA UC has your correct phone number on file! I've seen people miss their hearings because the UC office called an old or incorrect number. Also, you'll get some paperwork to fill out before the hearing. Complete it thoroughly and return it immediately. Some referees will look at this paperwork before your hearing to understand your case better. On the actual hearing day, find a quiet place with good phone reception, have all your documents organized, and be ready at least 15 minutes early. Hearings often run behind schedule, so don't panic if they don't call exactly at the scheduled time, but stay by your phone.

I FORGOT to mention in my earlier post - DOCUMENT EVERY CALL and CONVERSATION! Note the date, time, who you talked to and what they told you. The UC people will tell you different things depending on who you get. I was told THREE DIFFERENT TIMEFRAMES by THREE DIFFERENT AGENTS! When you finally get your hearing, having these notes shows you were making good faith efforts the whole time. And another thing - sometimes the hearing notices get lost in the mail. My neighbor almost missed her hearing because the notice came just TWO DAYS before the actual hearing date! The USPS is terrible in our area. CHECK YOUR UC DASHBOARD ONLINE REGULARLY!

ok so i read all this advice and here's what I think you should do: 1. Apply for new claim about a week before current one ends 2. Keep doing weekly claims without missing any 3. Have your job offer letter ready to upload 4. Try to get thru on phone using that service someone mentioned 5. Maybe ask new job for ANY hours they can give before official start That's what I'd do anyway. good luck!

Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I'm going to file a new claim about a week before my current benefits end, keep all my documentation ready, try to get some partial hours from my new employer if possible, and use Claimyr to actually talk to someone if I hit any roadblocks. Will update if I run into any issues others might benefit from knowing about!

Anybody else think its crazy that we have to jump thru all these hoops just to get the money we DESERVE??? like we paid into this system with our taxes and then they make it impossible to actually use it when we need it!! the whole things rigged to save the government money by making it too hard for us to collect what were owed!!

For anyone else dealing with wage protests in PA, here's a pro tip: While waiting for the protest to be resolved, make sure you're still filing your weekly claims! Even though your benefit amount is wrong, continue claiming each week. When the wage protest is resolved, they'll adjust all previous payments automatically, but only for weeks you properly claimed. Missing weekly claims can cause major headaches later.