UPDATE: Payment finally hit my Money Network card this morning (Friday) - 2 days late but at least it came through! Looks like it was just a processing delay like people mentioned. Thanks everyone for the help and info!

This happens every January too cause of tax stuff.... my brother works for the state (not UC tho) and he says beginning of year they always have delays with payments across many departments... something about fiscal year adjustments or whatever

UPDATE: I used Claimyr this morning and actually got through to a person! The representative said my claim did go through but got flagged because of the late filing. She said the system automatically puts claims like mine into a review status, which is why I couldn't see it. She released the hold and said my claim should show up in my dashboard within 48 hours. I'll post another update when I see it. Thank you everyone for the help and advice during my panic mode!

glad u got help! wish id known about that service months ago lol. let us know if u actually get paid!

UPDATE: I finally got in! Followed the detailed steps from @profile2 and waited until 2:30pm. System is working now. For anyone else having this issue - definitely do a full computer restart and try a different browser. Thanks everyone for your help!

Well the site's still not working for me and now I'm completely locked out until tomorrow. My claim is due TOMORROW. This is going to delay my payment, isn't it? I hate this system so much. Every time I think things are going smoothly something like this happens!!!

The PA system is SUCH GARBAGE!! I got denied twice b4 I finally got approved. KEEP FIGHTING THEM!! They make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from getting what they deserve. Fill out that appeal ASAP!!!

Update: I filed my appeal today and specifically requested the alternate base period like you all suggested. I'm also going to try calling tomorrow. Really appreciate all the advice - this forum has been way more helpful than the confusing UC website!

yah also dont be late!!! my friend missed his call and they just marked him as a no-show and he lost automatically!!! he had to file a whole new appeal just because he missed the call!!!

For what it's worth, I found my notes from my appeal hearing. Here's what the referee asked me: 1. My last day of work 2. My job title and main duties 3. My rate of pay 4. The specific reason given for my separation 5. Who informed me of the separation 6. Whether I received any written documentation 7. If I had any advance warning 8. If I was offered any alternatives to separation 9. If I had any performance issues or warnings I recommend preparing brief, factual answers to these questions ahead of time. Stick to facts rather than emotions or opinions. The referee wants to hear what happened, not how you felt about what happened. After my hearing, the decision came in 10 days. I was approved and received my backdated payments about a week after that.

To clarify for everyone: PA UC payment processing follows this general timeline: - File Sunday: Payment processes Monday night, typically appears Tuesday/Wednesday depending on your bank/card - File Monday: Payment processes Tuesday night, typically appears Wednesday/Thursday - File Tuesday-Friday: Additional day delay for each later filing day Holidays will add an extra day to processing. Also, the Money Network card sometimes shows pending deposits before they're available for use, which can be confusing. If you're ever concerned about payment delays beyond this normal schedule, check your dashboard for open issues or contact UC directly.

when i started unemployment i thought i had to file on monday because my last day of work was monday but then my neighbor told me we can file any day of the week as long as its the right week i wonder if different days means different payment schedules too

One more important point: While your Board appeal is pending, make sure you continue filing your weekly claims! If you win your appeal, you'll only get paid for weeks you properly certified. Many people stop filing during appeals and then can't get those weeks paid even if they ultimately win.

Welcome to PA UC where the rules are made up and your evidence doesn't matter! Seriously though, make sure you use the exact magic words "necessitous and compelling" in your Board appeal. The whole system runs on these specific legal terms. I got denied TWICE before I figured this out, then won my third appeal using those exact words even though I was saying the same thing all along. RIDICULOUS system.

my brother had the same thing last month and he got a job and they paid him all back pay like 2 weeks after he started working it was weird timing lol

To summarize what everyone is saying: 1. KEEP filing your weekly claims even after you start working 2. Report your work and earnings accurately (what you EARNED that week, not what you got paid) 3. Continue filing until your issues are resolved and you get your back pay 4. Try to reach PA UC either through normal channels, Claimyr, or contacting your state representative if needed You're absolutely entitled to benefits for the weeks you were eligible and properly filed claims. Finding a job doesn't erase that eligibility. Good luck with your interview!

just curious what reason did they give for saying u didnt report hours? same thing happened to my cousin and turns out they were looking at the wrong week

For anyone having technical issues with the appeals system, I recommend using these exact steps: 1. Use Chrome browser in incognito mode 2. Clear all cookies and cache before starting 3. Don't use any autofill features 4. Keep your appeal text under 800 characters (even though it allows 1000) 5. Save your appeal text in a separate document before submitting 6. Try during off-peak hours (before 7am or after 9pm) 7. If you get an error, wait 15 minutes before trying again The system has limited capacity but does work if you're strategic about it.

I think everyone here is overthinking this. If it's not affecting your benefit amount and you only have 4 weeks left, why bother? Save yourself the stress.

One additional point to consider: if you file a new claim after this one ends, make absolutely sure during the application process that you clearly indicate you no longer have any self-employment income. The PA UC system sometimes carries over information from previous claims, and you don't want this $74/week assumption to continue into your next benefit year. When you get to the income reporting section, explicitly state that the business ended and provide an approximate end date.