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i think it also depends on how much ur severance was? my cousin got like 6 months severance from his company and he couldnt get UC until that was all used up but if its just 1 week maybe its different idk the rules are weird
That's correct - larger severance packages are treated differently. For a single week of severance pay, it's typically just allocated to the week after separation. For larger packages (like 6 months), the total amount is divided by the claimant's full-time weekly wage to determine how many weeks of UC benefits are affected. The PA UC system essentially treats it as if you're still being paid by your employer for that period.
Just went through this exact same thing 2 months ago! Definitely upload BOTH stubs. I made the mistake of only uploading my regular final paycheck at first and got a message back asking specifically for "all separation payments including severance." Had to resubmit and it delayed everything by like 3 weeks. The system flags incomplete documentation automatically when they cross-check with what your employer reported. Save yourself the headache and just include everything from the start - regular pay stub, severance stub, any unused PTO payments, everything. They'd rather see too much than too little!
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Good news! Just got the determination letter today and I was APPROVED! The UC examiner said my employer didn't provide sufficient evidence that I committed willful misconduct. They said performance issues without proper documentation and warnings don't constitute misconduct under PA law. Thank you everyone for your help and support through this stressful process! First payment should arrive next week.
Excellent news! Make sure you continue filing your weekly certifications and documenting your work search activities. Glad it worked out for you!
Congratulations! This is such a relief to read. Your case gives me hope since my situation sounds almost identical. I'm still waiting for my determination letter after my employer contested my claim with similar vague accusations. It's reassuring to know that PA UC actually does look for real evidence of misconduct rather than just taking the employer's word for it. Thanks for sharing the positive outcome!
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Hey Zoe! I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - also got laid off from a warehouse job after several years. The anxiety about bills is totally understandable, but you're asking all the right questions which puts you ahead of where I was! One thing I wish someone had told me: if you have any vacation time or severance pay coming, that might affect your start date for UC benefits. In PA, you can't collect unemployment for weeks when you're receiving other compensation from your employer. So if they're paying you for unused PTO or giving you a severance package, make sure to factor that into when your eligible weeks actually begin. This tripped me up initially and caused some confusion with my claim. Also, while you're waiting for everything to process, see if your former employer offers any job placement assistance or if they have contacts at other warehouses in the area - sometimes companies going through "restructuring" will help connect departing employees with their competitors who might be hiring. You've got this!
Oh wow, that's a really important point about vacation pay and severance that I hadn't considered! I do have about a week of unused PTO that they'll probably pay out, so I need to factor that in. Does that mean I should wait to file until after that PTO week is "used up" even if I'm not actually working? And thanks for the suggestion about asking HR if they have any connections - I hadn't thought to ask about job placement help but it's worth a shot since they're the ones cutting positions. It's reassuring to hear from someone who went through the same thing with a warehouse job. Did you end up finding something else in the same industry or did you switch to something different?
That's exactly right about the PTO payout - you'll want to wait until after that week is "covered" by your vacation pay before your UC benefits can start. So if they're paying you for one week of unused PTO, that would be your "severance week" and UC wouldn't kick in until the week after. When you file your claim, there should be a section asking about any severance or vacation pay, so make sure to report that accurately. As for finding work, I actually stayed in warehousing - turns out there's pretty good demand right now with all the e-commerce growth. I ended up at a distribution center that pays better than my old job! Definitely ask HR about connections before you leave - worst case they say no, but you might be surprised. Some companies actually have relationships with staffing agencies or competitor companies specifically for situations like this. The job market for warehouse work is pretty decent right now, especially if you have forklift certification or other specialized skills.
I'm sorry to hear about your layoff, Zoe. I went through something similar last fall and know how overwhelming it can feel when you're facing bills with uncertain income. Everyone here has given you excellent advice, but I wanted to add one more thing that really helped me: if you have a credit union or community bank, give them a call to explain your situation. Many of them have hardship programs or can offer short-term payment deferrals on loans while you're waiting for UC to kick in. My credit union let me skip my car payment for two months without penalty when I explained I was laid off and waiting on unemployment. It's definitely worth asking about, especially with your mortgage coming due. Also, don't forget to apply for SNAP benefits if you qualify - the process is much faster than UC and can help with grocery costs while you're waiting. You can apply online through the COMPASS website. Hang in there - this community is great for support and you're clearly being proactive about everything!
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UPDATE: You guys were right! Decision came through this morning (Tuesday) and I was APPROVED! Payments are now listed as "in progress" - feeling so relieved right now. Thanks for helping me not freak out too much while waiting.
That's great news! Payments usually hit your Money Network card within 2-3 business days after they show "in progress." Make sure you continue filing your weekly claims without interruption.
Awesome! Congrats!!
Congratulations Julian! This is such great news and hopefully gives others hope who are in similar situations. It's really encouraging to see that when PA UC examiners give specific dates like they did with you, they actually follow through. Your story is going to help a lot of people who are stressed about waiting for decisions. Glad you can finally breathe easy and get caught up on your bills!
Muhammad Hobbs
So glad you got it resolved!! That's awesome news. I've been dealing with PA UC issues for months and this thread is honestly the most helpful info I've seen anywhere. Definitely saving this for future reference. The Giant Eagle tip is gold - never would have thought to try there. Hope your boyfriend can get direct deposit set up for future payments so you don't have to go through this stress again!
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Samantha Howard
•This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! As someone new to dealing with PA unemployment, I had no idea about things like the SSN endorsement requirement or the 180-day expiration. It's frustrating that the system is so confusing and the UC office is so hard to reach, but at least we have communities like this to help each other out. Definitely going to bookmark this for future reference too. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions!
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Zoe Christodoulou
This is such a great success story and really shows how helpful this community can be! I'm dealing with my first UC claim right now and honestly had no idea about most of these requirements - the SSN endorsement thing especially seems like something they should tell you upfront. It's crazy that we have to figure this stuff out through trial and error and community help. Really appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge here. Going to make sure I have all this info ready if I ever need to cash a paper check. The Giant Eagle solution is brilliant - who knew grocery stores were better at handling government checks than actual banks sometimes!
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