I'm going through this exact situation right now and it's been such a nightmare! My former employer failed to report about $3,800 in commission payments, and I filed my wage protest 9 weeks ago with absolutely no resolution in sight. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both comforting (knowing I'm not alone) and terrifying (seeing how long this can drag on). I've tried calling literally hundreds of times and either get disconnected or told "it's in process" with no real timeline. What's really frustrating is that while we're waiting months for them to fix THEIR mistake, we're struggling to pay bills with benefits that are way lower than they should be. I'm definitely going to try the Inquiry Form through the dashboard and look into Claimyr since so many people here had success with it. Has anyone else noticed that the UC phone system seems deliberately designed to discourage people from calling? The constant busy signals and disconnects feel intentional at this point. Thanks to everyone sharing their stories - it helps to know we're all fighting the same broken system together!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! My employer didn't report about $2,900 in overtime pay from last quarter, so my weekly benefits are way too low. I filed my wage protest 6 weeks ago and haven't heard anything back yet. Reading through all these stories is making me realize I need to be more proactive - I've only called a few times and gave up when I couldn't get through. I'm definitely going to try that Inquiry Form through the dashboard that people mentioned, and maybe look into the Claimyr service if I keep hitting dead ends. It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get the correct amount we're entitled to! At least now I know to keep filing my weekly claims even with the wrong amount. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know I'm not the only one dealing with this broken system!

Logan, I just went through this exact situation in PA about 4 months ago! Got laid off early in my benefit year, collected for about 3 months, found a job that lasted only 7 weeks before they had "budget constraints" (typical corporate speak for layoffs). Here's what I learned: You're absolutely right that you can reopen your existing claim since you're still within your February 2025-February 2026 benefit year. The 2 months at your new job actually works in your favor - it shows you made a genuine effort to return to work, so there won't be any questions about your eligibility. One thing I wish I had known beforehand - when you reopen online, have your last day of work at the new job ready, your final pay amount, and a clear reason for separation. The system will ask for these details right upfront. Also, make sure you're ready to start your work search activities immediately because they'll ask about that too when you file your first weekly certification. Your weekly benefit amount will stay exactly the same since it's based on your 2023 earnings. The brief employment won't affect your current claim calculations at all. Really hoping your current job situation turns around, but you're smart to plan ahead. Having that safety net makes all the difference when you're dealing with an uncertain work situation!

I've been following this discussion and wanted to add something that might be helpful - when you do reopen your claim, Pennsylvania UC will send you a confirmation notice showing your updated claim status. Keep an eye out for this in both your online account and regular mail, as it will confirm your remaining weeks and benefit amount. Also, since you mentioned your current job is already showing warning signs, you might want to start quietly updating your resume and LinkedIn profile now while you're still employed. Even if things improve at your current job, being prepared never hurts. Plus, having an updated resume ready will make your required work search activities much easier if you do end up needing to reopen your claim. One last tip - if you do get laid off and need to reopen, try to file online early in the week (like Monday or Tuesday). I've noticed the system tends to be less busy then compared to later in the week when more people are filing their weekly certifications. Really hoping your job situation stabilizes, but you're definitely being smart by thinking ahead and getting all this information sorted out in advance!

I'm in the exact same boat right now! Just got off the phone with PA UC yesterday after 52 attempts (ugh!) and was told my employer never responded to their request either. I was laid off when my company "restructured operations" - basically eliminated my whole team. Reading through this entire thread has been SO helpful, especially Romeo's timeline and successful outcome! It's amazing to see how many people have gone through this exact situation. I've been filing my weekly claims and doing my work search activities, but honestly had no idea I should be uploading documentation until reading everyone's advice here. Definitely doing that today with my layoff letter. The waiting and uncertainty is killing me, but seeing all these success stories with non-responsive employers gives me so much hope. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences - this community support makes such a difference when you're stressed about bills and not knowing what's going to happen!

Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in a very similar situation - filed my claim about 10 days ago and just found out today that my employer didn't respond to PA UC's request either. I was laid off when my company had "budget cuts" and eliminated several positions including mine. Seeing Romeo's success story and all the detailed timelines people have shared really gives me hope that this will work out! It's so reassuring to know that non-responsive employers typically work in our favor. I've been doing my weekly filings since I applied but honestly had no idea about uploading documentation to the dashboard until reading this thread - definitely doing that tomorrow with my separation letter. The waiting and not knowing is really stressful, especially with bills piling up, but this community has made me feel so much less alone in this process. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences and timelines - it makes such a difference to learn from people who've actually been through this exact situation!

I'm going through the exact same nightmare! Was denied for CareerLink registration, got called by an examiner who said I'm approved once I register, did everything perfectly, and now I'm stuck with "disqualifying weeks" too. It's like their system has no idea what their own examiners are telling us over the phone. I've been trying to call for 8 days straight with absolutely zero success - just endless busy signals or getting disconnected after hours on hold. The regular UC phone line is completely useless right now. After reading everyone's experiences here, I'm convinced PA's system has a major bug where manual examiner approvals don't sync with the automated claim processing. Too many of us are having the identical issue for this to be coincidence. I'm going to try Claimyr first thing tomorrow morning based on all the success stories shared here. It's infuriating that we have to pay a third-party service just to reach our own state unemployment office, but honestly I'm at my wit's end. My rent is due and I can't wait for PA to figure out their broken system. Thanks to everyone for sharing - at least now I know this is a widespread problem and not something I'm doing wrong!

I'm dealing with this exact same issue and it's incredibly frustrating! I was also initially denied for the CareerLink registration, had an examiner call saying I qualified once I registered, completed everything they asked for, and now I'm seeing the same "disqualifying weeks" status with no clear explanation. What's really getting to me is how confident the examiner sounded when he told me everything would be resolved, but then their own system doesn't reflect what he approved. I've been trying the regular UC phone line for over a week with zero success - just busy signals and disconnections after hours of waiting. After reading through everyone's experiences here, it's clear this is a widespread system bug where manual examiner decisions aren't syncing properly with the automated claim processing. The pattern is too consistent across all of us to be individual errors. I'm definitely going to try Claimyr tomorrow morning based on all the success stories shared in this thread. It's absolutely ridiculous that we have to pay a third-party service to reach our own state unemployment office, but I'm honestly desperate to get this resolved at this point. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's both reassuring and infuriating to know so many of us are dealing with this identical problem. At least we know we're not going crazy and this really is PA's system failing us!

To summarize what everyone has correctly pointed out: When filing weekly claims in PA, you report gross wages for work performed during that specific week (Sunday-Saturday), regardless of when you get paid for that work. Since you didn't work any days this week, you would report 0 days worked and $0 earnings, even though you're receiving a final paycheck for work done in previous weeks. You should be eligible for full benefits for this week. Just make sure you continue filing every week, complete your work search activities (you need to do at least 2 per week), and keep documentation of your job applications.

Just wanted to add - keep ALL your documentation from this final paycheck (pay stub, etc.) in case PA UC ever asks for it later during an audit or review. Even though you're reporting it correctly by not including it in this week's claim, having that paper trail showing the dates you actually worked vs when you got paid could save you headaches down the road. I learned this the hard way when they requested 6 months of documentation during a routine review. Better to be over-prepared than scrambling later!