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Just wanted to follow up - if you do mail or fax your appeal, you should include: 1. Your full name 2. The last 4 digits of your SSN 3. Your address and phone number 4. The date of the determination letter you're appealing 5. The reason you disagree with the determination 6. Any evidence that supports your position Also, keep calling the appeals office at 717-787-5122 while you're waiting. Sometimes they can process an appeal over the phone.
@b7922ae77013 That's awesome! So glad CareerLink was able to help you get it sorted out. It's frustrating that the online system is so broken, but at least you got your appeal filed in time. Hopefully your hearing goes well - sounds like you have a good case if they wrongfully denied you for misconduct. Keep us posted on how it goes!
@b7922ae77013 Glad to hear you got it resolved! CareerLink offices are definitely underutilized - they have so many resources available. For anyone else reading this thread who might have similar issues, I'd also recommend checking if your local library has computers and printers you can use for free. Many libraries also have staff who can help navigate government websites. The PA UC system definitely needs some serious upgrades but at least there are workarounds when the tech fails us.
This is such a common issue with the PA UC system! I had similar problems last year when trying to file my initial claim - the website would randomly error out or time out completely. It's really stressful when you're dealing with deadlines and can't get basic functions to work. For future reference, you can also try accessing the site during off-peak hours (like early morning or late evening) when there's less traffic on their servers. Sometimes the errors are just from the system being overloaded. Really glad to see you got it sorted out at CareerLink though! Those offices are a lifesaver when the online systems fail. Good luck with your appeal hearing - make sure to gather any documentation you have that contradicts their misconduct claim (emails, witness statements, company policies, etc.). The burden is on them to prove misconduct, not on you to prove innocence.
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Don't get your hopes up. I've been waiting on 7 weeks of backpay since MARCH and every time I manage to get through they tell me "it's processing" or "a specialist needs to review it" or some other excuse. The whole system is designed to make people give up!!!! They're hoping you'll just stop trying to collect what they legally owe you.
While I understand your frustration, this isn't entirely accurate. The system is definitely overwhelmed and inefficient, but payments do eventually process. The key is to be persistent and make sure you're speaking with the right department. Regular call center staff often can't help with payment release issues - you need to specifically ask for the payments department or a claims examiner.
UPDATE: Finally got through to someone at UC this morning! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned above and it actually worked - got me past the busy signals. The agent said there was a "benefit payment audit flag" on my account that was holding everything up. She released the payments and said I should see the missing weeks deposited within 2-3 business days. Will update again when/if they actually arrive. Thanks everyone for your help!
Wow, so glad you got it figured out! I've been dealing with something similar for the past month and was starting to lose hope. That "benefit payment audit flag" thing is probably what's happening to a lot of us. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow morning. Did they charge you anything for helping you get connected? And thanks for coming back to update us - most people disappear once their issue gets resolved!
This is really encouraging to hear! I've been fighting a similar issue for about 3 weeks now - mine shows 4 missing payments from April that just seem to have vanished from the system. Everything looked fine on my dashboard too, no errors or pending issues visible. That "benefit payment audit flag" explanation makes so much sense - it's like a hidden issue that regular users can't see. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service first thing Monday morning. Really appreciate you taking the time to update us with the resolution!
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Just wanted to add my experience to this incredibly helpful thread! I'm new to the UC system and was having the same authentication errors with CareerLink for about two weeks. After reading through everyone's solutions, I tried the incognito browser method that @Isabella Russo suggested and it worked like a charm! Turns out my privacy-focused browser extensions were blocking some of the authentication scripts. What really struck me reading through this thread is how many different technical issues can cause the same error message - browser extensions, DNS settings, VPNs, password managers, even server overload during peak hours. It's honestly ridiculous that PA's system is so fragile, but I'm so grateful for this community sharing all these workarounds. For anyone new to this like me, definitely keep detailed records of your job search activities outside of CareerLink just in case, and don't panic if you can't access the system right away - there's almost always a technical solution. Thanks everyone for making this stressful process a little easier!
Welcome to the community @Ravi Sharma! Your experience really highlights how frustrating these technical issues can be, especially when you're new to the system and already stressed about unemployment. It's great that the incognito browser method worked for you too - it seems like that's becoming the go-to first solution for CareerLink login problems. You make such a good point about keeping external records. I learned that lesson the hard way and now I document everything in a spreadsheet with dates, company names, and job descriptions before even trying to enter it into CareerLink. It's saved me so much anxiety knowing I have backup documentation if the system goes down again. This thread has been a lifesaver for so many people dealing with these authentication errors!
This thread has been absolutely amazing! I just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago. The authentication errors with CareerLink nearly gave me a panic attack because I thought I was going to lose my benefits. After trying everything - different browsers, clearing cache, even calling the useless tech support line multiple times - it turned out to be a combination of my VPN and an outdated version of Chrome. Once I disabled the VPN and updated my browser, everything worked perfectly. The lesson I learned is to try the simple fixes first: incognito mode, disable extensions, update your browser, and turn off any VPN. Also, for anyone dealing with this stress - document EVERYTHING externally. I keep a Google Doc with all my job applications, dates, and contact info. That way even if CareerLink crashes or locks you out, you have proof of compliance. The system is definitely broken but there are almost always workarounds. Don't let the technical issues discourage you from your job search!
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I'm facing the exact same situation! My benefit year ends in about 5 weeks and I have around $3,500 left. Reading through everyone's responses here is both helpful and terrifying. It's crazy that PA just lets that money vanish when people are still actively looking for work. I did some temp work earlier this year but I'm not sure if it was enough to meet that 6x weekly benefit requirement. The uncertainty is killing me - I can't afford a gap in payments with rent and bills due. Has anyone had luck with the timing of filing the new application? Some sources say file exactly on the end date, others say you can file up to a week before. Really don't want to mess this up!
I'm also new here but dealing with this same nightmare! From what I've gathered reading everyone's posts, definitely file ON your exact benefit year end date, not before. Several people mentioned that timing is crucial. I'd also suggest documenting all your temp work earnings - even if it seems small, it might be enough to qualify you for something. The 6x weekly benefit calculation can be confusing, so maybe try that Claimyr service to get through to an agent who can calculate it for you based on your actual earnings. I know it's scary but at least we're not alone in this mess! Keep us updated on how it goes.
I'm new to this community but going through the exact same situation! My benefit year ends in about 6 weeks and I have $3,200 left. Reading everyone's experiences here has been eye-opening - I had no idea PA just makes your remaining balance disappear like that. It seems so unfair when we're still actively job searching and need that money. I worked part-time for about 4 months during my benefit year, so I'm hoping that's enough to qualify for a new claim, but the uncertainty is really stressing me out. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - at least now I know I need to file a new application right on my end date and keep submitting weekly claims during the transition. This system really needs to be reformed to actually help people instead of creating these impossible situations!
Carmen Diaz
This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm in a very similar situation - just got my fact finding letter today even though I returned to full-time work about 2 weeks ago. Like many others here, I was initially really confused and worried that I'd done something wrong since I thought my UC claim would automatically close when I stopped filing. Reading Tyler's successful resolution and all the detailed experiences everyone has shared really puts this in perspective as just routine administrative closure rather than something to panic about. I also had one partial week where I honestly reported some orientation hours, so seeing that transparency worked out well for Tyler and others gives me confidence. Planning to respond online this week and definitely keeping all the screenshots and confirmation documentation everyone recommends. It's amazing how this community has turned what initially seemed like a scary letter into understanding it's just standard procedure. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences - it makes such a difference when navigating these UC processes!
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•Carmen, you're absolutely right about how helpful this thread has been! It's incredible to see how many people have gone through the exact same situation and timeline. Your 2-week mark and partial orientation week reporting sounds just like Tyler's experience and so many others here. The pattern is really clear - UC sends these letters as standard procedure for closing out claims properly, not because anyone did anything wrong. The fact that everyone who responded honestly and kept their documentation had smooth outcomes is so reassuring. You're definitely making the right choice responding online this week rather than ignoring it. This community really has been amazing at transforming what looks like a scary official letter into understanding it's just routine paperwork. Make sure to grab those screenshots when you submit - it seems like that's the one piece of advice everyone agrees on! You've got this, and thanks for adding your experience to help future community members who might find themselves in the same boat.
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Malik Jackson
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just received a fact finding letter yesterday even though I've been back at my full-time job for almost 3 weeks. Reading Tyler's update and everyone's experiences here has been so reassuring - I was initially panicking thinking I had somehow messed up my final claims or that there was an issue with my account. Like several others mentioned, I also had one partial week where I honestly reported some training hours, so seeing that transparency worked out well for Tyler and others gives me a lot of confidence. It's really eye-opening to understand this is just UC's standard administrative process for properly closing benefit years rather than any kind of investigation or problem. I'm planning to respond online this weekend and definitely taking screenshots of everything based on all the great advice throughout this thread. This community has been incredible at turning what initially felt like a really stressful and confusing situation into just understanding it's routine paperwork. Thanks to everyone for sharing their real experiences and positive outcomes - it makes such a huge difference when trying to navigate these UC processes!
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•Malik, you're definitely not alone in this! It's so reassuring to see how this thread has helped so many people in the exact same situation. Your timeline and experience with the partial training week sounds identical to Tyler's and many others here. The pattern is really clear - these letters come out around 2-3 weeks after returning to work as part of UC's standard closure process. I love how this community has evolved from initial panic to understanding it's just routine administrative work. The fact that everyone who responded honestly and kept documentation had smooth outcomes really shows the system works when you follow the process. You're absolutely making the right call responding online this weekend rather than ignoring it. Make sure to grab that confirmation screenshot - it seems like everyone who's been through this swears by keeping that documentation. This thread has been amazing at turning scary-looking official letters into just understanding they're standard paperwork!
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