To summarize for the original poster: 1. You CAN potentially keep your UC benefits if you quit, but only with documented good cause 2. Material differences between job as described and actual conditions can qualify as good cause 3. You must attempt to resolve issues with employer first if possible 4. Document everything thoroughly 5. Be prepared for a possible initial denial and appeal process 6. Continue filing your weekly claims during this process Each case is evaluated individually, and success depends on your specific circumstances and documentation.

Just wanted to add one more important point - if you do decide to quit, make sure you submit your resignation in writing (email is fine) and keep a copy. In the resignation, be specific about how the job differs from what was described during the hiring process. Something like "The position was described as [X] during the interview, but the actual duties are [Y]" or "The schedule was stated as [X] but has been changed to [Y] without prior agreement." This written record can be crucial evidence if UC questions your decision. Also, don't wait too long to quit if you're going to do it - the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to argue the conditions were unacceptable. Good luck!

Just to provide some clarity on interstate claims since there seems to be some confusion: 1. For remote workers, the state where you physically performed the work (Ohio in your case) is typically considered your work location, regardless of where your employer is located. 2. However, since you paid PA taxes, your wages were likely reported to PA, which complicates things. 3. In your specific situation, you might need to file what's called a "combined-wage claim" where your wages from multiple states are combined. When you speak with a UC representative, specifically ask about combined-wage claims and whether your situation requires one. The good news is that these issues are resolvable - they just require getting through to someone who understands the interstate wage system.

I work for PA UC (can't say which office) and this "no wages reported" issue with universities is happening A LOT lately. The problem is that many large institutions like Penn State have their payroll processed through third-party companies that sometimes use different EINs for reporting than what's in our main system. Since you worked remotely from Ohio but paid PA taxes, your wages should definitely be in our system - it's just a matter of the right person looking in the right place. The appeal you filed will trigger a manual wage search which usually finds the wages within 7-10 business days. One thing that might help speed this up: call your university's HR/payroll department and ask them to confirm which EIN they used to report your wages to PA UC. Sometimes they have the main university EIN but payroll gets reported under a subsidiary EIN. If you can provide that specific EIN number in your appeal documentation, it helps our wage investigation team find your records faster. Don't panic - I've seen hundreds of these cases and 95% get resolved once we do the manual wage verification. Your 9 years of employment will definitely qualify you.

UPDATE: Just wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I called my HR department and they sent me the SF-8 form which I uploaded to my PA UC dashboard. I also started doing my weekly certifications as suggested. Still waiting on that first payment, but at least I feel like I'm doing everything I can now. I'll update again when I see some movement on my claim!

Good luck with your claim! Just wanted to add that if you run into any financial hardship while waiting, some local food banks and utility assistance programs specifically help federal workers during transitions. The United Way in PA has resources for folks in situations like yours. Also, if you have any credit cards or loans, call them proactively to explain your situation - many lenders have temporary hardship programs that can defer payments for a month or two while you wait for UC to process. Don't wait until you miss a payment to reach out!

Depending on what county you live in, you can receive back rent through non-profit organizations. If you have any dependents, than you definitely can and they will work faster. I'm going to link it here- Rent Assistance Programs — Affordable Housing Hub

Also here is a list of people who work directly with charities and organizations that can help you. I'm sorry, I have been there and it's scary but don't be afraid to reach out to these organizations. Lots of them have grants from the government. Just make sure you let them know that you lost your job and you are facing eviction. If you already have an eviction letter, they expedite the grants. Need Homeless Assistance? - HUD Exchange

I went through this exact situation last year! When the employer doesn't show up to the hearing, it's definitely a good sign, but like others mentioned, it's not automatic. The referee still has to make a decision based on the evidence and testimony provided. Since you had documentation showing it was a layoff (not performance-related), and the employer wasn't there to contest your version of events, you're in a really strong position. The fact that the referee spent 20 minutes taking your testimony shows they were being thorough. One thing to watch out for - even if you win, PA UC sometimes has issues with the system automatically processing appeal reversals. I had to call after my favorable decision to get my payments released. But first, wait for that decision letter! Sounds like you did everything right during the hearing.

Hi Anastasia, I'm currently going through the same thing. Employer was a no show to the hearing and I'm wondering what the outcome will be. I know that just because they didn't show doesn't mean the board will rule in favor of my appeal. Hope everything works out for you :