To answer your original question directly: Yes, MLK Day will delay payments by one business day since it's a federal bank holiday. If you normally receive payment on Tuesday, expect it Wednesday. Here's the complete info on how holidays affect UC payments: 1) If you file your weekly certification on Sunday as usual, PA UC will still process your claim that day 2) However, the ACH transfer to banks doesn't initiate until the next business day 3) Since Monday is a holiday, the transfer won't start until Tuesday 4) Most banks then take 24 hours to post the deposit, meaning Wednesday delivery If you're concerned about making rent, you might want to talk to your landlord in advance and explain the situation. Most are understanding about verified payment delays due to federal holidays.

This happens every holiday and it always stresses me out too! Last year I switched to the Money Network card and it sometimes posts a day faster than my old direct deposit did. Just an option to consider for the future.

Has anyone actually received their backpay in full recently? I've heard rumors they're deliberately slowing down payments because the state fund is running low again. Wouldn't surprise me one bit!

UPDATE: So I finally got through to someone at UC this morning! They told me my backpay should start processing tomorrow and will take about 5-7 business days to fully complete. Apparently there was nothing wrong with my claim - it's just the normal timeframe. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

dont forget to check ur mailbox everyday after!! sometimes they send the decision fast but mine took like 3 weeks and i almost missed the letter lol

One more important tip: keep filing your weekly claims during the entire appeal process. If you win your appeal, you'll only be paid for weeks you properly certified. Many people stop filing while waiting for their appeal and then can't get those weeks paid retroactively.

Did any of these suggestions work for you? I'm curious because I'm helping my brother with the same issue right now.

For anyone else finding this thread with similar issues - the official PA UC guide for ID.me troubleshooting is actually pretty helpful: https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/IDme.aspx (replace this with whatever format is required). Key point they mention that others missed: after verifying with ID.me, you must wait at least 24 hours before logging back into your UC account for the systems to sync properly.

i had this exact problem when i tried to appeal my overpayment notice last month! ended up faxing it from a UPS store and it went through fine. got my appeal hearing date in the mail about 10 days later

One more thing to try - the PA UC website works better during off-hours. Try submitting your appeal online between 7-8am or after 8pm when fewer people are using the system. That's when I've had the most success with uploads working properly.

I had a completely different issue with my biweekly claims but it turned out to be related to this same education verification thing! My regular job is bus driving but I also did some tutoring this year. The system was getting confused because I had two different types of educational employment and couldn't process it correctly. Had to have someone manually fix my claim type. The whole new verification system is a mess.

did anyone get a letter about this??? i swear they never tell us anything important! just random stuff about job search requirements but nothing about major changes that affect our claims!

Just wanted to add - make sure you've activated your Money Network card correctly. Some people miss this step and then wonder why they can't access their funds. Also, set up direct deposit for future payments if you want faster access.

Hey, just checking back - did your payment come through yet? Mine hit exactly 3 business days after approval.

Just to clarify for everyone in this thread - there are several common reasons claims get stuck in pending status for weeks: 1. Identity verification issues (IDme) 2. Employer response discrepancies 3. Missing work search documentation 4. Prior overpayment flags on your account 5. Wage investigation needed If you can get through to PA UC (either directly or via Claimyr), ask specifically which of these issues is affecting your claim. Different problems require different documentation to resolve. Also, while waiting for resolution, remember to keep filing your weekly claims even though you're not receiving payments yet. Once your claim is approved, you'll receive all eligible back weeks in a lump sum payment to your Money Network card or direct deposit.

Last winter I was waiting forever too and tried everything. Funny enough what ended up working was reaching out on the PA UC Facebook page. I sent them a direct message explaining my situation (without any personal info) and they got back to me asking for my claim number through private message. Within 48 hours someone from UC called me! Might be worth trying alongside the state rep approach.

why dont u just move closer to the new work site? 9 years is a long time to be with a company seems crazy to throw that away tbh

Quick update on current PA rules: For most areas, "suitable work" is defined as being within a one-way commuting distance of 45 minutes or less from your residence. The 20% of daily work hours guideline is still used as well. Both support your case. Also important: PA unemployment reviews whether the employer made "reasonable accommodations" before termination. Have they offered any compromise solutions? Partial remote work? Schedule adjustments? Documenting that you proposed reasonable alternatives that were rejected strengthens your case significantly. Lastly, when you file, make sure you use the phrase "material change in employment terms" in your explanation. Be factual and specific about the daycare closing times and why the commute makes it impossible to meet those obligations.

This happened to me too but for a totally different reason. Turns out my internet security software was blocking the site. Check if you have any firewalls or antivirus that might be interfering. I had to add the UC site to my exceptions list and then it worked fine on my laptop. But while I'm here - anyone know how to change your bank account info in the system? I got a new checking account and need to update my direct deposit but can't find that option anywhere...

UPDATE: The compatibility mode trick worked!!! Thank you all so much for your help. I was able to file my weekly claim without any issues. The site does look super outdated now but I don't even care as long as it works. For anyone else having this problem, definitely try the compatibility mode in your browser first!