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Kind of a side question but related - does anyone know if the severance affects the job search requirements? Do I still need to apply to jobs while getting severance even if my benefits are $0?
Yes, you still need to meet the work search requirements (2 job applications + 1 work search activity per week) even during weeks when your benefits are reduced to $0 due to severance. This is because you've still filed a claim and are considered part of the UC system. The only exception would be if you have a definite recall date from your employer within 12 weeks.
Just wanted to add my experience from when I was laid off in 2023 with severance. I filed immediately and I'm so glad I did! Even though my weekly benefits were reduced to $0 for the first 6 weeks due to severance, when the severance ended my benefits kicked in right away without any delays. The key is being super accurate when reporting your severance amounts each week - I kept detailed records of every payment. Also, don't forget that your severance might push you into a higher tax bracket temporarily, so definitely consider having taxes withheld from your UC benefits when they do start. The whole process was way less painful than I expected once I got into the routine of filing weekly claims.
This is really encouraging to hear! I was worried about the paperwork and tracking everything, but it sounds manageable. Quick question - when you say "detailed records of every payment," did you just keep the pay stubs from your severance or did you need something more formal? I want to make sure I'm documenting everything correctly from the start.
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I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this thread! I was in the exact same situation as the original poster - thought I had registered with CareerLink but was getting no confirmation and couldn't figure out if I had actually completed the process correctly. After reading through all these responses, I discovered I was only at 38% completion on my CareerLink profile. I had only created the basic login and never filled out the work history, education, skills assessment, or uploaded a resume. No wonder the UC system wasn't recognizing my registration! I followed the step-by-step checklist that @Jamal Anderson shared and spent about 2 hours today completing every single section. Finally got to 100% completion status and received the confirmation email! Such a relief to see "Registration Complete" instead of that frustrating incomplete percentage. For anyone else dealing with this - definitely check that Profile Completion percentage in your CareerLink dashboard. If it's not at 100%, you're not actually registered no matter how many times you've logged in. And make sure to save that confirmation email as proof like several people mentioned - seems like having documentation is crucial with this system. Now I just need to wait for the UC system to sync (apparently can take 24-48 hours) and start logging my weekly work search activities properly. Thanks again everyone - this community is a lifesaver!
This is such an encouraging update! I'm actually in the middle of completing my profile right now after reading through this thread, and seeing that you successfully got to 100% completion gives me hope that I'm on the right track. I was also stuck at a low completion percentage (around 25%) and had no idea why nothing was syncing with UC. Currently working through the work history section - it's more detailed than I expected but definitely worth doing properly. Thanks for sharing your success and the reminder about saving the confirmation email. Can't wait to finally see that "Registration Complete" status!
This whole thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm a newcomer to the PA unemployment system and was completely lost about the CareerLink registration process until I found this discussion. Like so many others here, I created a basic login account and thought I was done, but after reading everyone's experiences I realized I need to actually complete my entire profile to get that 100% completion status. I just checked my dashboard and I'm sitting at only 18% complete - yikes! I can see I'm missing basically everything: work history, education, skills assessment, resume upload, the whole nine yards. No wonder I haven't gotten any confirmation emails or seen any updates in my UC account. Going to dedicate some time this weekend to work through that comprehensive checklist that @Jamal Anderson shared. It's honestly such a relief to know this is a common confusion point and not just me failing to understand something obvious. The fact that the system doesn't make it clear that creating login credentials ≠ complete registration is really frustrating, but at least now I know exactly what needs to be done. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this community is amazing for helping newcomers navigate these confusing government systems!
Welcome to the PA unemployment maze! You're definitely not alone in this confusion - I think most of us fell into that same trap of thinking the basic login creation was the full registration. 18% is actually pretty typical for someone who just did the initial account setup. The good news is that once you know what to look for, it's totally doable to get to 100%. That checklist from @Jamal Anderson is gold - I'd recommend tackling it section by section rather than trying to do everything at once. The work history section took me the longest since I had to dig up dates and details from old jobs, but it's worth doing thoroughly. Also, don't stress if it takes you a few hours total - better to do it right once than have to deal with payment delays later. You've got this!
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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!
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.
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!
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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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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You're correct about how Pennsylvania unemployment benefits work! Your benefit year is indeed 52 weeks, but you can only receive payments for a maximum of 26 weeks within that year. If you pick up per diem work, you can absolutely skip filing for benefits during weeks you work (or when your earnings would disqualify you), and then resume claiming during weeks when you're not working or have reduced hours. This is a common situation and won't affect your overall eligibility as long as you're within your 52-week benefit year. A few important things to know: - When working part-time or per diem, you must report all earnings when filing your weekly claims - Pennsylvania has a partial benefit credit - you can earn up to 30% of your weekly benefit amount without reduction (this is called the "earnings allowance") - If you earn more than your allowance but less than your weekly benefit amount plus the allowance, you'll receive reduced benefits that week - If you earn more than your weekly benefit amount plus the allowance, you won't receive benefits for that week, but you won't lose weeks of eligibility Make sure to accurately report all earnings during any week you file a claim. The system will calculate if you qualify for full benefits, partial benefits, or no benefits that week. If you have specific questions about your situation, you can contact the PA UC service center at 1-888-313-7284 or check your benefit details in your online account at www.uc.pa.gov.
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Nia Watson
This is really helpful information! I'm in a similar situation and had been wondering about this exact scenario. Just to clarify - when you say we need to report earnings during weeks we file claims, does that include if I work just one day that week? And is there a minimum amount that needs to be reported, or do we report everything no matter how small? Also, I noticed you mentioned the 30% earnings allowance - is that calculated based on the gross pay or net pay from the per diem work? I want to make sure I understand this correctly before I start taking on any temporary work. Thanks for breaking this down so clearly!
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•Great questions! Yes, you need to report ALL earnings for any week you file a claim, even if you only worked one day or earned a small amount. Pennsylvania requires you to report gross earnings (before taxes and deductions) for any work performed during that week, regardless of when you actually get paid. The 30% earnings allowance is calculated based on your weekly benefit amount, not your work earnings. So if your weekly benefit is $300, you can earn up to $90 gross without any reduction to your benefits. If you earn between $90-$390 that week, you'd get partial benefits. If you earn over $390, you'd get no benefits for that week. There's no minimum threshold - even if you only earn $20 that week, you still need to report it. The system will do the math automatically once you enter your earnings. One tip: Keep detailed records of your work dates and earnings, because you'll need to report the earnings for the week the work was performed, not necessarily when you received payment. This can sometimes be tricky with per diem work where payment might come later. @a56355fb2c70 Hope this helps clarify things for your situation!
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