I went through an Amazon appeal in Pittsburgh last year and won! Here's what sealed the deal for me: Amazon's biggest weakness is their inconsistent documentation across different warehouses. When the referee asked them to produce my complete disciplinary file, they had gaps and missing paperwork. They claimed I had multiple verbal warnings but couldn't show ANY documentation of when these happened, who gave them, or what was discussed. A few practical tips for your April 12th hearing: 1. When they present their productivity data, ask them to explain exactly how they calculated your rates and if they accounted for any system downtime or equipment issues during your shifts. 2. If you ever helped train new employees or covered extra duties, mention this! It shows you were a reliable worker, not someone with performance problems. 3. Amazon warehouses are supposed to track "coachable moments" vs "corrective actions" - ask them to clarify which category your one documented session fell under and why they skipped straight to termination. 4. The medical accommodation failure is HUGE in PA. Even if you don't have doctor's notes, your testimony about reporting back issues and being told to "tough it out" shows they didn't engage in good faith interactive process. The referee will be looking for whether Amazon followed their own policies and gave you fair opportunity to improve. With only one coaching session, you have a really strong case. Don't let their corporate presentation intimidate you - stick to the facts and keep pointing out their policy violations!

I'm really impressed by all the detailed advice and support in this thread! As someone who's dealt with unemployment appeals (though not with Amazon specifically), I want to emphasize something that several people touched on but is worth repeating: the referee's job is to determine if you were terminated for "willful misconduct" under PA law. The key word here is "willful" - it's not enough for Amazon to show you didn't meet productivity standards. They have to prove you DELIBERATELY failed to meet standards despite knowing what was expected and receiving proper warnings. With only one coaching session and no documented progressive discipline, they're going to have a really hard time proving willful misconduct. Also, @Malik Robinson, make sure you're prepared to explain the timeline of your medical issues in relation to your performance. If your back problems started affecting your work and you informed management but they failed to provide accommodations or consider your medical limitations, that could actually shift the burden back to them to show they acted reasonably. One last thing - don't be surprised if Amazon tries to settle or withdraw their opposition right before the hearing. Sometimes when they realize they don't have proper documentation, they'll back down rather than risk losing officially on the record. Either way, you sound incredibly well-prepared thanks to all the great advice in this thread!

I went through this same transition in PA just a couple months ago! Everyone's advice here is spot-on - you don't need to formally close your claim, just stop filing weekly certifications once you're over the income threshold. One small thing that really helped me stay organized: I created a simple checklist in my notes app with all the key steps from this thread. Things like "report part-time earnings accurately on final cert," "screenshot final certification page," "set reminder to check dashboard in 3 weeks," etc. Having it all in one place made the whole process feel much more manageable. The warehouse industry has been great for steady work lately - sounds like you landed at just the right time! Don't stress about the UC transition, the PA system handles people going back to work all the time. You've got this handled perfectly by asking the right questions upfront.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in a very similar situation - just started a new job and was stressed about how to properly handle the UC transition. Reading everyone's experiences has been so reassuring. One thing I wanted to add that I learned from my own research: if you have any unused vacation pay or final paycheck coming from a previous employer, make sure to report that correctly too when it comes in, even after you've stopped your UC claim. Sometimes people forget about those final payments and it can cause issues later if the state finds out through employer reporting. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it's amazing how much clearer this process becomes when you hear from people who actually went through it rather than trying to decode the official website!

I'm dealing with a nearly identical situation right now! Got a quarterly sales commission check during my third week of unemployment and immediately got the "missing wages" flag. It's been driving me absolutely crazy for the past month. This entire thread has been a goldmine of information - I had no idea about calling right at 8am or asking specifically for a "wage verification inquiry." The fact that so many people have gotten these issues resolved successfully gives me real hope. I'm definitely trying the early morning calling strategy tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially those who came back to update us after getting their issues resolved. This is exactly the kind of real-world advice you can't find anywhere on the official UC website!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got a year-end performance bonus during my first week of unemployment and have been dealing with the "missing wages" flag for almost 2 months. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I had no idea about the 8am calling strategy or that I should specifically ask for a "wage verification inquiry." Reading all these success stories gives me so much hope that this will eventually get resolved. It's incredibly frustrating that we have to become detective experts just to navigate this system, but at least now I feel like I have a real strategy. I'm definitely calling at 8am tomorrow with all the talking points everyone mentioned. Thank you so much to everyone who shared their experiences and especially to those who came back with updates after getting resolved - this community support means everything when you're stuck in UC limbo!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with this same exact issue right now - got the notice yesterday about not being registered with CareerLink even though I was sure I had done everything correctly. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that this "Register for Work" button is the culprit that trips up so many of us. I had no idea there was a separate registration process beyond just creating an account and applying for jobs! It's honestly frustrating how PA's system makes it seem like applying for jobs IS the same as registering for work. I'm definitely going to log in tonight and follow Javier's detailed step-by-step instructions, and I'll make sure to take screenshots of everything like others have recommended. Thank you all for sharing your solutions and experiences - this community knowledge is so much more helpful than anything on PA's official websites! It's a relief to know this is a common issue and not something I uniquely messed up.

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm actually going through UC orientation right now and haven't even created my CareerLink account yet, but reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly educational. It sounds like I need to be really careful about that "Register for Work" button that's separate from just creating an account and applying for jobs. This is exactly the kind of insider knowledge that PA should be providing upfront instead of making people figure it out through trial and error! I'm going to bookmark this thread and make sure to follow all the detailed steps that Javier outlined when I set up my CareerLink account. It's honestly shocking how many people have been blindsided by this same issue - clearly there's a major communication problem with how PA explains these requirements. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and solutions - this community is going to save me so much stress and confusion!

I just want to echo what everyone else has said - you're definitely on the right track! The waiting week is the first week you're eligible after filing (so week ending 4/19 for you), and you must file for it even though there's no payment. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is to double-check that your employer reported your separation correctly to PA UC. Sometimes there can be discrepancies in the separation reason or last day worked that can cause delays even after you get your financial determination. You can see this info in your dashboard under "Monetary Determination" - just make sure the dates and reason match what actually happened. Also, when you start filing your weekly certifications, pay attention to the specific wording of the questions. They ask things like "Did you work or earn any money?" and "Were you able and available to work?" - answer these carefully and honestly. Even small inconsistencies can trigger reviews that delay payments. The fact that you're asking these questions and being proactive puts you ahead of a lot of people. You've got this! Just remember - file for that waiting week, keep detailed job search records, and file early in the week to avoid system issues.

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful for someone new to unemployment benefits! I'm actually in a similar situation - got laid off last week and just submitted my initial claim a few days ago. The waiting week concept was really confusing me too, but after reading all these responses it's clear that it's the first week you're eligible after filing (not the week before you apply like I initially thought). I love all the practical tips people have shared - especially about filing on Sunday evenings to avoid system crashes, keeping screenshots of confirmation numbers, and starting a job search spreadsheet immediately. The advice about having bank info ready even for the waiting week filing is something I definitely wouldn't have thought of. One quick question for those who've been through this - when you say "at least 2 work search activities per week," do things like updating your LinkedIn profile or attending virtual networking events count, or does it have to be actual job applications? I want to make sure I'm meeting the requirements properly from the start. Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences - this community is such a lifesaver for navigating these confusing government systems!