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This thread is so helpful! I'm dealing with a similar RESEA issue right now - got flagged even though I submitted job search documentation. It's reassuring to see that Dylan's case got resolved in 8 business days without needing to call back constantly. I think I'll follow the advice here about being patient but documenting everything, and checking my dashboard twice daily. The fact that no notification was sent when it cleared is good to know - I would have been waiting for an email that never comes!
Glad this thread helped you too! The waiting really is the hardest part when you need those payments. One thing I learned from my experience - when I did finally call back after my issue was resolved, the agent mentioned that calling repeatedly while it's with an examiner can actually slow things down because it creates additional notes in your file that they have to review. So definitely stick to the plan of waiting it out and just monitoring your dashboard. Good luck with your RESEA issue!
Really glad to see Dylan got their issue resolved! I'm new here but dealing with a similar situation - got an open issue for missing my RESEA appointment even though I provided proper notice that I found employment. This thread gives me hope that the system does eventually work, even if it takes time. The advice about checking the dashboard daily and not calling repeatedly while it's with an examiner seems really smart. I'll definitely document everything like Jason suggested. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's so helpful to know we're not alone in dealing with these frustrating system glitches!
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I'm also dealing with a transitional claim right now - filed mine about 2.5 weeks ago after my benefit year ended. The waiting is brutal, especially when you're counting on those payments to cover basic expenses. From what I'm seeing here, it sounds like 3-4 weeks is pretty standard, though some people are waiting longer. I've been checking my dashboard obsessively but like others mentioned, it just says "pending" with no useful details. Really hoping PA gets their act together soon because this process is way too stressful for people who are already struggling financially. Hang in there!
I'm right there with you - filed my transitional claim about 2 weeks ago and the waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking! It's somewhat comforting to see so many people in the same boat, but also frustrating that PA's system puts us all through this stress. I've been doing the weekly certifications religiously even though no money is coming in. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like we should hopefully hear something in the next week or two. The lack of transparency from PA UC is really the worst part - they could at least give us a rough timeline or status update beyond just "pending.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my transitional claim about 10 days ago after my benefit year ended and payments completely stopped. It's such a relief to find this thread because I was starting to panic that something was wrong with my application. The financial stress is really getting to me - I had no idea there would be this long gap between benefit years. I've been keeping up with my weekly certifications like everyone suggests, but that dashboard is useless for actual information. Really hoping mine gets approved soon because I can't afford to wait much longer. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and timelines - it helps to know this is normal even though it's incredibly frustrating!
I'm so glad you found this thread too! I just filed my transitional claim about a week ago and was also starting to worry something went wrong when the payments suddenly stopped. It's crazy how they don't warn you about this gap when your benefit year is ending. Reading everyone's experiences here has been really helpful - sounds like we just need to be patient for another few weeks. The financial stress is real though, especially when you're not expecting this delay. Hang in there, we're all in this together!
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Update: I finally got through to PA UC this morning after 1.5 hours on hold! The rep confirmed it IS supposed to be 48 hours for additional claims, but said my claim got stuck in their processing queue (exactly like some of you mentioned). She was able to release it right away and said I should receive payment within 2-3 business days for all weeks I've certified. Thanks everyone for your help and confirming I wasn't crazy about the 48-hour rule!
Great to hear you got it resolved! I'm going through something similar right now - filed my additional claim 5 days ago and no movement yet. This thread has been super helpful in understanding that it's definitely 48 hours and that claims can get stuck in processing. Planning to call tomorrow and specifically mention the processing queue issue. Thanks for sharing your update and confirming what everyone else said about the system being backlogged!
So glad you got it sorted out! I'm actually in the middle of filing an additional claim right now and this whole thread has been incredibly helpful. It's good to know that even though the official rule is 48 hours, the reality is that you'll probably need to call and ask them to manually release it from their processing queue. Really appreciate you coming back to update everyone - it gives the rest of us a clear game plan for when we inevitably run into the same issue. The PA UC system definitely needs some serious improvements to their automation!
This whole thread is so helpful! I'm bookmarking this for future reference. It's crazy that PA UC reps are giving out such inconsistent information - you'd think they'd all be trained on the same procedures. The fact that multiple people have confirmed it's 48 hours for additional claims (when benefit amount stays the same) but then the system doesn't automatically process after that timeframe is just broken. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences, especially Diego for coming back with the update. It's clear the key is calling and specifically asking them to check if your claim is stuck in the processing queue. Hopefully PA will fix their system so we don't all have to waste hours on hold just to get someone to push a button!
Totally agree! This thread should be pinned somewhere for future reference. I'm new to this community but dealing with PA UC for the first time and was so confused about all the conflicting info I was getting. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been way more helpful than anything I found on the official PA UC website. It's reassuring to know that so many people have gone through the exact same runaround with different reps giving different timeframes. At least now I know what to expect if I ever need to file an additional claim - 48 hours official rule, but call anyway to get it unstuck from the queue. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences!
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You've got it exactly right! That's a perfect summary of how partial unemployment works in PA. One small tip I'd add - when you're doing your weekly certification, make sure you're consistent with how you calculate your weekly earnings. If you work different hours each week, just report the actual gross pay for that specific week. Also, since you mentioned your benefit rate is $425 and you'll be earning about $380 weekly, you should still get around $273 in UC benefits each week (like Connor mentioned), which combined with your part-time pay should help bridge the gap until hopefully you can get back to full-time hours. Good luck with everything!
This is really reassuring - thank you for breaking it down so clearly! I feel much more confident about navigating this situation now. The math actually works out better than I initially thought. Getting $273 in UC benefits plus my $380 from part-time work means I'll still have decent income while I look for something full-time. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to help explain this!
Hey QuantumQuest! I'm dealing with something similar right now - my hours got cut from 40 to about 25 per week last month. Just wanted to add that you should also keep track of your weekly work schedule/timesheets if possible. I learned this the hard way when UC asked me to verify my reported hours a few weeks ago. Having that documentation saved me from a potential headache. Also, don't stress too much about the work search requirement - there are lots of ways to meet it beyond just applying for jobs. I've been doing things like updating my LinkedIn profile, taking free online courses related to my field, and networking calls, which all count as valid work search activities. The key is just keeping good records of what you do each week. Hope your employer can get you back to full-time soon!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Mateo! That's really helpful advice about keeping work schedules and timesheets. I definitely want to avoid any verification issues down the road. I like your creative approach to the work search requirements too - I hadn't thought about things like LinkedIn updates or online courses counting. Do you know if there's a specific place on the PA UC website that lists all the acceptable work search activities? I want to make sure I'm doing enough variety each week and not just relying on job applications.
Zainab Ahmed
I'm going through a similar Board appeal right now after losing my referee hearing for a quit case (hostile work environment that got so bad I had panic attacks going to work). I'm about 5 weeks into waiting for the Board decision and it's been financially devastating, but reading all these success stories is giving me hope! I made sure to document EVERYTHING - emails to HR that went ignored, witness statements from coworkers, even my doctor's notes about the stress-related health issues. The hardest part is the waiting when you're already struggling financially, but it sounds like the Board really does take a deeper look at the evidence than the referee did. For anyone else going through this - definitely keep filing your weekly claims during the appeal! I almost didn't realize you had to do that. Fingers crossed for all of us waiting on Board decisions right now!
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Zoe Stavros
•Your case sounds very similar to mine! The panic attacks and stress-related health issues from workplace harassment are so real and I'm glad you documented everything with your doctor. That kind of medical evidence can be really powerful for the Board to see how serious the hostile work environment was. It's awful that we have to go through this financial stress while waiting for justice, but it sounds like you've built a strong case with witness statements and ignored HR emails. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for both of us - hopefully our Board decisions come through soon and we can finally get some relief!
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Natasha Orlova
I just went through this exact process and won my Board appeal after losing at the referee level! My case was also a quit due to harassment that HR completely ignored. The Board of Review doesn't hold another hearing - they just review all the paperwork, testimony transcript, and your written appeal. What really made the difference for me was being super detailed in my written appeal about exactly why the referee got it wrong. I organized all my evidence chronologically and clearly showed how I tried to resolve the harassment through proper channels before quitting. It took about 7 weeks to get the decision (felt like forever when I was broke), but when I won I got a massive backpay lump sum that covered all those weeks I was waiting. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims during the appeal - this is crucial! Even though you won't get paid during the appeal, you need to file every week or you'll lose those weeks even if you win. Don't give up hope - the Board seems to take harassment cases more seriously than the referees do, especially when you have solid documentation showing you tried to fix things before quitting.
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Alice Pierce
•This is so encouraging to hear! I'm currently waiting on my Board decision (3 weeks in so far) and your story gives me real hope. I also had a harassment situation where HR did absolutely nothing despite multiple complaints. Can I ask - when you organized your evidence chronologically, did you create like a timeline document or just reference the dates in your written appeal? I want to make sure I presented everything as clearly as possible to the Board. The financial stress while waiting is brutal but hearing about your success makes it feel worth fighting for!
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