I went through this exact scenario last year and won my appeal! My employer didn't show up to the hearing AND the supervisor who had accused me of misconduct had already left the company - sounds just like your situation. While it's definitely not an automatic win, these factors work strongly in your favor. The referee still reviewed all the paperwork my employer submitted initially, but without anyone there to defend their position or provide testimony, their case was much weaker. What really made the difference for me was coming prepared with solid documentation - I brought emails showing I followed proper procedures, relevant employee handbook sections, and even some text exchanges that supported my version of events. The fact that your accusing supervisor is gone is actually huge because they can't provide direct testimony about the alleged misconduct. During my hearing, the referee specifically noted how the employer's lack of available witnesses made it difficult to substantiate their claims. My advice: gather every piece of evidence you can that shows you followed company policy or contradicts their misconduct allegations, and be ready to clearly explain why your actions don't meet PA's legal definition of misconduct. Practice your explanation beforehand so you stay calm during the hearing. Also, keep filing your weekly claims during the appeal process - you'll get back payments if you win! The hearing was way less intimidating than I expected, and given your circumstances, I think you have excellent chances. Stay positive!

I was in almost the exact same situation about 6 months ago! My employer didn't show up to my PA UC appeal hearing and the manager who accused me of misconduct had also left the company by that time. While it's not an automatic win, these two factors definitely work heavily in your favor. The referee will still review whatever documentation your employer submitted initially, but without someone there to defend their claims or answer questions, their case becomes much weaker. What really helped me was being super prepared with my own evidence - I brought printouts of emails showing I followed company procedures, relevant pages from our employee handbook, and even some messages from coworkers that backed up my version of events. The fact that your accusing supervisor is gone is actually a major advantage because they can't provide firsthand testimony about the alleged misconduct. Make sure to mention this early in your hearing because referees definitely take note of missing key witnesses. My biggest advice is to gather every document you can that supports your case and practice explaining clearly why your actions didn't constitute misconduct under PA law. Keep filing those weekly claims too - I got all my back payments when I won! The hearing was way less scary than I thought it would be. Given your circumstances, I honestly think you have a really strong chance of winning this appeal. Stay confident and come prepared!

After using Claimyr to reach a UC representative yesterday, I found out what happened. They had sent a hearing notice scheduling a phone hearing, but it was sent to my old address despite my updated contact information being in the system. The representative helped me file for a new hearing based on lack of proper notification. The decision status has been reset to 'pending' now, and I should receive proper notification for the rescheduled hearing within 2 weeks. Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions!

Wait, I'm confused - I think there might be some mixed up information here. The update about using Claimyr and getting the hearing rescheduled was posted by Hiroshi Nakamura, but the original post asking for help was from GamerGirl99. Did GamerGirl99 get her issue resolved too, or is this someone else's experience? Just want to make sure we're tracking the right person's situation since this is such an important issue!

And make SURE when you register that you verify your email right away!!! I didn't see the verification email (it went to spam) and my whole account got locked for like 10 days and I couldn't do my work search activities properly. Such a nightmare dealing with PA unemployment!!

Just went through this exact process last month! Here's what worked for me: Register as "Individual seeking Employment" first, then once that's set up, go back and add your UC claim connection. The system won't let you do both at once for some reason. For work search activities, I keep a simple notebook with columns for date, activity type, employer/website, and any contact info. Virtual job fairs definitely count - I attended one through PA CareerLink and it counted toward my weekly requirement. Also, pro tip: set up job alerts on multiple sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and PA CareerLink itself. Responding to those alerts can count as work search activity too. The key is just documenting everything you do job-search related. Good luck with your claim!

I've been following this thread and wow, the amount of detailed advice here is incredible! As someone who's dealt with PA UC's confusing system before, I can't stress enough how important it is to document EVERYTHING like everyone's mentioned. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned yet - when you file your appeal, consider sending it via certified mail so you have proof of delivery. PA UC has been known to "lose" appeals or claim they never received them, and having that tracking number can be a lifesaver. Also, if you have any medical documentation related to your pneumonia (doctor's notes, hospital records, etc.) that led to your separation from Employer B, include copies with your appeal. It reinforces that your November claim is completely legitimate and separate from the September issue. The fact that you have two different claim IDs really should make this a slam dunk case once a human actually looks at it. The system is clearly just auto-applying old requirements where they don't belong. Hang in there - based on all the success stories shared here, you've got a really strong case!

I'm reading through all these responses and honestly, this whole thread should be required reading for anyone dealing with PA UC! It's both horrifying and reassuring to see how common these system glitches are. One thing I wanted to add that might help - if you're still having trouble getting through on the phone lines, try calling right at 8:00 AM when they open or during lunch hours (around 12-1 PM). I've had better luck getting through during those times. Also, some people have had success calling the employer services line instead of the claimant line - they sometimes transfer you to someone who can actually help. Your situation is so clearly a system error that got flagged incorrectly. The fact that you were working full-time on the date they wanted you to register with CareerLink should make this appeal pretty straightforward. Keep all your documentation organized and definitely follow everyone's advice about the certified mail and continuing to file weekly claims. This system is broken but it sounds like you've got all the right evidence to get this fixed. Don't let them wear you down - you've got this!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My portal has been showing benefit dates for the past week but nothing on my Money Network card. As someone who's completely new to the PA UC system, I had no idea about these hidden account flags that can block payments without showing up in our dashboard. That's absolutely ridiculous that we can't see issues that are affecting our own claims! Planning to call Money Network first thing tomorrow to rule out any card issues, then try that Claimyr service if needed. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and solutions - you've probably saved me days of frustration trying to figure this out on my own. It's sad that this community is more reliable than the actual PA UC system, but I'm grateful we have each other to help navigate this mess!

I'm dealing with this exact issue right now too! Been waiting 5 days since my benefit date showed up but still no money on my card. This is my first time on PA UC and I honestly had no idea the system was this unreliable. Reading everyone's experiences here has been both reassuring and terrifying - reassuring that I'm not alone and the money will eventually come, but terrifying to learn about all these invisible account flags that can mess up payments without us even knowing! Planning to try calling Money Network directly tomorrow like @Misterclamation Skyblue suggested, and if that doesn't work I'll definitely look into that Claimyr service. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and solutions - this community is already more helpful than any official PA UC resource I've found!