Welcome to the community @Jade Santiago! You're absolutely right about how supportive everyone is here - this place has been a lifesaver for so many of us dealing with UC issues. The screenshot documentation advice really is crucial. I learned that lesson the hard way with a different issue last year. Also keep copies of any emails you receive from UC, and if you ever need to call them, write down the date, time, and name of whoever you speak with. The PA UC system can be frustrating but having everything documented makes resolving problems so much faster. Feel free to post if you run into any issues - there's always someone here who's been through something similar!

As someone who's been navigating PA UC for a while now, I'm so glad to see this resolved! The RESEA exemption confusion seems to happen way more often than it should - I've seen probably a dozen posts about this exact issue over the past few months. Your experience really highlights how important it is to act quickly when you get those threatening emails from UC. The system errors are frustrating but they're usually fixable if you have the right documentation and can get through to someone who knows what they're doing. Thanks for sharing your resolution - it'll definitely help the next person who runs into this same problem!

Quick tip - if you do have to call them tomorrow, try calling right at 8am when they open. That's usually when you have the best chance of getting through without waiting hours. Also check your voicemail and UC dashboard first to see if they left any specific instructions about what they need from you - it'll help the call go faster if you have everything ready. Good luck with getting this resolved!

I just went through this exact same situation last week! PA UC called me from 717-787-3547 which I'd never seen before, so I missed it too. When I called back the main number (888-313-7284), they told me they sometimes use different regional numbers depending on which examiner is handling your case. The agent said as long as you call them back within 48 hours of a missed call, it won't negatively impact your claim. They were actually pretty understanding about the spam filter issue since it's so common now. Hope this helps!

Quick update: Got my first payment today! It included backpay for all 6 weeks I was waiting, so I received a lump sum for those weeks plus the current week. Such a relief! Going to keep job searching but this definitely takes some pressure off while I'm looking.

That's such a relief to hear you got approved and received all your backpay! I'm in a similar situation - my benefit year ended in February and I just submitted my reopening application last week. Reading about your 6-week wait is making me nervous, but it's encouraging to know that it worked out in the end. Quick question - when you say you uploaded your last paystub, was that from the landscaping job or did you need to provide paystubs from the entire 7 months you worked there? I'm wondering how much documentation I should prepare just in case they ask for more info. Also, did your new weekly benefit amount get calculated automatically once approved, or did you have to do anything else to get that $386 figure? Thanks for sharing your experience!

I'm really sorry you're going through this - the stress of waiting while bills pile up is absolutely awful. Based on everyone's experiences in this thread, it sounds like you actually have a solid case since you had that written job offer with a specific start date. The fact that the position was eliminated due to budget cuts (not anything you did wrong) should work in your favor. A few things that might help while you wait: definitely try to get that email from the company confirming why the position was eliminated - even a brief response could strengthen your case significantly. Also, keep answering all unknown phone calls since examiners apparently call from random numbers. And don't lose hope if you get an initial denial - seems like a lot of people here won on appeal for similar situations. The waiting process is clearly broken and way too stressful, but you're doing everything right with the documentation and job search. Hoping you hear good news soon and can get some relief from this nightmare situation!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago and want to give you some hope! I had a written job offer, resigned from my previous position, then the company had a "restructuring" and eliminated my role just 3 days before my start date. PA UC initially denied me after about 5 weeks, but I immediately appealed and won. The appeal hearing was actually pretty straightforward - the hearing officer understood that I had a legitimate job offer and the position was eliminated through no fault of my own. Key things that helped my case: 1) The written offer letter with specific start date and salary, 2) My resignation letter that mentioned the new position, and 3) I managed to get an email from HR at the new company confirming the position was eliminated due to budget cuts. Even though it was just a brief 2-sentence email, it made all the difference. Total time from filing to getting approved was about 12 weeks, but I did get full backpay for all eligible weeks. The financial stress during that time was brutal, but it worked out in the end. Don't give up if you get initially denied - your case sounds very similar to mine and these situations often get approved on appeal. Keep documenting everything and stay strong!

I'm so glad I found this thread! Just got my BPC audit notice this morning and was absolutely panicking until I read through everyone's experiences. Like so many others here, I also reported part-time earnings a couple weeks ago (worked a few days helping a friend's small business) and that's almost certainly what triggered this. The lack of communication from PA UC is really the most frustrating part - just seeing "Benefit Payment Control Audit" with no explanation of what it means or how long it might take. Reading that most people get this resolved in 2-3 weeks with full back pay is such a relief. I'm definitely going to keep filing my weekly claims and try calling tomorrow. If I can't get through, I'll check out that Claimyr service that several people recommended. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - knowing I'm not alone in this and that it's actually pretty common when you report any earnings makes this so much less scary!

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now too! Got my BPC audit notice 2 days ago and have been losing sleep over it ever since. Like everyone else here, I also reported some part-time earnings from a delivery gig I did for about a week. It's honestly such a relief to find this thread and see that I'm not the only one going through this - I was convinced I had somehow screwed something up royally. The complete lack of explanation from PA UC about what this means or what happens next is just cruel when people are already stressed about money. Reading everyone's experiences gives me so much hope though - it sounds like most of these get cleared up in a few weeks if you've been honest about your earnings. I'm definitely going to keep filing my weekly claims and try calling tomorrow. If the phone lines are impossible like usual, I'll definitely check out Claimyr since so many people here had success with it. Thank you all for sharing your stories - this community support is keeping me sane right now!