my friend had his tax return taken last yr cuz he didnt appeal a notice he never even got!! be careful with these people they will take ur $$ and ask questions never

UPDATE: I got through to someone at PA UC! For anyone experiencing this issue, here's what I learned: This is happening because of a system update they did in April 2025. When a claim is retroactively approved for backpay, the computer sometimes generates overpayment notices by mistake because it sees a status change and incorrectly processes it as an overpayment. The representative said they're aware of the issue and working on a fix, but in the meantime, everyone affected needs to: 1. File appeals for all overpayment notices 2. Ask specifically for a "dual status correction" 3. Request that your case be flagged for the "April 2025 backpay glitch" Apparently they have a special team handling these cases now due to the volume of problems. Hope this helps someone!

Does anyone know if reopening a claim affects your remaining balance? I have a similar situation coming up next month where we'll be shutdown for 2 weeks for facility renovations. I have about $4500 left in my balance from my winter layoff and don't want to mess anything up.

Update: I just tried the online reopening process and it worked perfectly! Found the button right on my dashboard like you all said. Took about 15 minutes to answer all the questions. The system says I should be able to file my weekly certification this Sunday. Thanks everyone for the help!

THE SYSTEM IS TOTAL GARBAGE!!! I've been waiting 5 WEEKS for back payments after they approved my claim. Payment date means NOTHING. They'll show a payment date and then you'll get NOTHING for WEEKS! Don't count on it until you see it in your account!!!

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know my payment hit my account this morning! So for me with Capital One it took exactly one business day after the payment date. Such a relief to finally have this resolved. Thanks everyone for your help!

omg this happened to me too but then I waited 6 weeks with nothing lol. sometimes they give you the papers but then fight it anyway. crossing my fingers for you tho!!!

Based on what you've shared, you have a strong case for approval. "Position elimination due to departmental restructuring" is a clear non-fault reason. The fact that there were performance discussions in the past isn't disqualifying unless they can show you were fired specifically for misconduct or rule violations. Here's what to expect: 1. Initial "pending" status with "open issue" is normal 2. Your employer has 7 days to respond to your claim 3. If they don't contest, you could be approved in 2-3 weeks 4. If they do contest, you'll get a notice for a fact-finding interview 5. After the severance period, make sure you complete all weekly certifications 6. Document your job search activities (PA requires at least one per week) Stay positive - based on what you've shared, you'll likely be approved!

Just to add some additional info about the Money Network card - once the money is there, you have several options for using it. You can withdraw cash at any AllPoint ATM for free, use it like a regular debit card for purchases, or even transfer money to your personal bank account through the Money Network app. The transfer to your bank usually takes 1-3 business days depending on your bank.

To directly answer your original question - in my experience with PA UC and the Money Network card, when you see a payment date of 6/3 with transaction numbers, you'll typically see the funds on your card on 6/4 or 6/5. Weekends don't count as business days for processing, unfortunately. The system generally processes payments overnight, so check your balance first thing in the morning.

wait u guys r getting paid?? ive been waiting 6 weeks with open issues lol

UPDATE: My check finally arrived today! So that was 8 days after Treasury said they actually mailed it. I've also requested the Money Network card for future payments. Thanks everyone for your help and letting me vent. This system is still ridiculous but at least I can pay my electric bill now!

Update on my situation - the open issue cleared yesterday and I got my first payment deposited today! Took exactly 9 days from when it first showed 'open issue'. I never actually spoke to anyone at PA UC, it just resolved itself. For anyone dealing with eligibility question confusion, just pick the closest option, explain in notes, and upload documentation if possible. The system is frustrating but eventually works.

That's such a relief to hear! Gives me hope that mine might resolve without me having to spend days trying to get through on the phone. I'll keep certifying weekly and hope for the best. Thanks for sharing your experience!

My cousin works at the unemployment office (not in PA tho) and she says they always look at leave of absence claims with extra suspicion so definitely get that updated to layoff status asap!!!

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at the UC office! I used the Claimyr service someone suggested here and got connected in about 30 minutes. The agent was super helpful and immediately updated my separation reason from "leave of absence" to "lack of work" based on the HR email I uploaded. She said my claim should be processed within 3-5 business days and all my weekly certifications will be paid once it's approved. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

i think they changing things cuz of all the fraud going on. my buddy works at a place that got a UC claim for someone who still works there full time! crazy stuff

Update: I went ahead and completed the new form with all my work search info. It took about 10 extra minutes but went through fine. My claim status still shows as active and my payment is pending as normal. Looks like it's just a more detailed version of the same process.

just wondering... did the tutoring place give you a 1099 form or were they paying you cash? if they didn't give you tax forms maybe UC won't be able to prove anything? just thinking out loud here...

One more important point: PA unemployment law provides some protection under Section 402(h) for individuals who are forced to take self-employment out of economic necessity while searching for regular employment. If you can demonstrate that you were actively applying for full-time traditional employment during this period, and only took the tutoring gig to temporarily supplement your benefits, this can strengthen your case. Also, if the amount you earned was truly minimal (which $95/week certainly is), examiners do have some discretion. Document every job you applied for during this time and have that information ready for your examiner. Maintaining an active job search is crucial in these cases.