I went through almost the exact same scenario about 8 months ago - left two part-time jobs for what I thought was a better full-time opportunity, then got let go after 6 weeks for "performance issues." The anxiety while waiting for the appeal hearing was terrible, but I wanted to share that it worked out in my favor. The hearing officer was very clear that since I was involuntarily terminated from my most recent job (the office position) for non-misconduct reasons, that's what determined my eligibility - not the previous voluntary separations. My former part-time employer also appealed the charges, but like others have mentioned, that's separate from whether you qualify for benefits. What really helped during my hearing was having a clear timeline of events and being able to articulate that leaving the part-time jobs for a higher-paying full-time position was a reasonable decision. From filing the appeal to getting my first payment took about 2 months total, but I did receive back pay for the weeks I was waiting. Hang in there - based on what you've described, you have a strong case!

I'm going through something very similar right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I left my retail job last month to take what I thought was a better position at a local company, but they let me go after just 3 weeks saying I wasn't "the right fit." When I filed for UC, my old retail employer is now listed as the chargeable employer and they're fighting it. Reading everyone's responses here makes me feel much more confident about my case - it sounds like as long as we were terminated from our most recent jobs for non-misconduct reasons, we should still qualify for benefits regardless of the previous employer appeals. The documentation advice is really valuable too. I'm going to make sure I have my termination letter, the original job offer, and a clear timeline ready. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in dealing with this confusing system!

I'm dealing with something very similar right now! My claim has been stuck on an "unsatisfactory performance" issue for about 4 weeks. My former employer claimed I was "chronically late" but I was never formally written up or given any warnings about attendance. It's so frustrating because I know they're probably just trying to avoid paying higher unemployment taxes. Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful - I had no idea that employers get so much time to respond while we have to jump through hoops immediately. I'm going to try calling and asking specifically for an examiner like @Ethan Brown suggested, and I'll also upload the few positive emails I have from my supervisor to show I was doing good work. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know I'm not alone in this mess!

I'm going through something very similar right now - 4 weeks stuck on an "attendance issue" even though I was never formally disciplined. What's really frustrating is that I keep hearing different timelines from different UC reps when I call. One told me employers have 10 days to respond, another said 21 days, and then someone else mentioned they can request extensions! It's like they make up the rules as they go along. I've been documenting every call I make with dates and what they tell me because the information is so inconsistent. At least from reading everyone's experiences here it seems like most people do eventually get approved when employers can't provide actual documentation. Definitely going to try asking for an examiner specifically next time I call - that seems to be the key based on what others have shared. This whole process is such a nightmare but it helps knowing we're all dealing with the same broken system.

I went through this exact same panic about 3 weeks ago! Filed on Monday instead of Sunday and was absolutely convinced I'd somehow messed up my entire claim when the payment didn't hit on Tuesday like usual. Turns out it's completely normal - PA UC just processes Monday filings in the next batch, so you get about a one-day delay. My payment came through on Wednesday instead of Tuesday, so you should definitely see yours tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. After that stressful experience, I now have a big red reminder on my phone calendar every Sunday morning that says "FILE UC CLAIM NOW!!!" because I never want to go through that anxiety again when bills are due. Your claim is totally fine, just running on the Monday processing schedule instead of Sunday!

I've been filing PA UC claims for about 4 months and went through this exact same panic when I missed Sunday filing for the first time! Filing on Monday instead of Sunday definitely delays your payment by one business day - it's just how their batch processing system works. Since you normally get paid Tuesday/Wednesday with Sunday filing, you should see your payment hit tomorrow (Wednesday) or Thursday at the latest. Nothing is wrong with your claim at all! I was so stressed when this happened to me that I called the UC office and they confirmed it's completely normal - Monday filers just get processed in the next batch cycle. Now I have a weekly phone alarm set for Sunday at 7:30 AM that says "FILE UC CLAIM TODAY - BILLS DUE FRIDAY!" because I never want to experience that anxiety again. Your money is definitely coming, just one day behind your usual schedule!

I'm in almost the exact same boat! I submitted my weekly claim yesterday morning and just realized I forgot to report $73 in dog walking income from last week. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a huge relief - I was completely panicking when I first discovered my mistake. It's incredible how many people have successfully navigated this by being proactive and honest about their errors. I'm definitely going to follow the proven strategy that everyone's recommending: calling every morning at 8:00 AM sharp while also sending a message through the dashboard as backup. The consistent mention of "voluntary disclosure" protection really gives me confidence that catching this early and being transparent about wanting to fix it will work in my favor. I've already started my detailed log of contact attempts and have all my information written out and ready to go. The fact that so many people have resolved similar amounts without any penalties by demonstrating good faith effort makes this whole situation feel much more manageable. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share such detailed experiences - this community support during such a stressful time is absolutely invaluable! I'll make sure to update once I finally get through to someone in case it helps the next person who finds themselves in this same situation.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Just submitted my weekly claim yesterday and realized this morning that I forgot to report about $92 in photography work I did over the weekend. The panic hit immediately but reading through all these success stories has been incredibly calming. It's amazing to see how many people have navigated this successfully by being proactive and transparent. I'm definitely going to follow the proven approach everyone's sharing: calling every morning at 8:00 AM sharp while also sending a message through the dashboard as backup. The consistent emphasis on "voluntary disclosure" protection really gives me hope that catching this quickly and being upfront about wanting to correct it will work in my favor. I've already started my detailed contact log and have all my information organized and ready. The fact that so many people have resolved similar amounts without penalties by demonstrating good faith effort makes this feel much more manageable. Thanks to everyone for sharing such detailed experiences - this community support is invaluable during such a stressful situation! I'll definitely update once I get through to someone in case it helps the next person dealing with this.

This whole thread is so helpful! I'm in a similar boat - just got approved after weeks of waiting and my payment date shows as today, but nothing in my Chime account yet. Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring that this 1-3 day delay is completely normal. The first payment stress is real when you've been waiting so long and have bills piling up! I'm going to take the advice about keeping track of payment dates in my calendar and try not to panic if it doesn't hit until tomorrow or the day after. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines - it makes such a difference to know what to expect!

I'm so glad I found this thread! I'm completely new to the UC system and just filed my initial claim last week. Still waiting on my determination, but reading through everyone's experiences with payment timing is incredibly helpful for setting expectations. It sounds like that first payment delay is totally normal and something I shouldn't stress about when my time comes. The idea of tracking payment dates in a calendar is brilliant - I'm definitely going to do that from the start. Thanks to everyone for being so open about sharing their experiences and timelines. It really helps reduce the anxiety of not knowing what to expect with this whole process!