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!

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!

So glad to see your update about getting through with Claimyr! I've been following your situation and was really worried about how stressed you were. That's exactly what I was hoping would happen - getting everything handled in one call is such a huge relief when you're dealing with this mess. Just a heads up for your RESEA appointment next Tuesday: bring printed copies of EVERYTHING. Job applications, emails from employers, your work search log, and definitely those emails proving your employer terminated you (not resigned). The counselors love documentation and it shows you've been taking the requirements seriously. Also, since your payments should resume after the appointment, make sure to keep filing those weekly claims like others mentioned. I learned that lesson the hard way during my own UC nightmare last year. Hope your attorney gets some movement on the appeal soon too. Employers lying about termination reasons when FMLA is involved usually backfires on them pretty badly once it gets to a hearing!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through a similar RESEA nightmare last year! It's so frustrating when the system creates all these barriers that make it nearly impossible to comply with their own requirements. I'm really glad you got through with that Claimyr service - that's exactly what these services are for when the state systems are completely overwhelmed. One thing I learned during my RESEA appointment that might help: if you have any industry-specific job search methods or networking activities, make sure to mention those too. I work in healthcare and was doing things like attending virtual professional meetings and reaching out to former colleagues, which the counselor counted toward my work search requirements even though they weren't traditional "applications." Also, regarding your appeal with the FMLA termination issue - document EVERYTHING your employer does from here on out. Sometimes they try to build a case against terminated employees after the fact, especially when there's potential legal liability involved. Your attorney probably already told you this, but keep records of any communications or attempts they make to contact you. Hoping your RESEA appointment goes smoothly on Tuesday and your payments get back on track quickly!

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This is interesting - they're claiming I quit when I was laid off. So it sounds like even if they don't show up, I still need to prove I didn't quit? I wonder if they'll skip the hearing since they're a pretty big company and might not care about one UC case.

UPDATE: Just got my payment! It hit my Chime account about an hour ago, and the dashboard still shows "in progress" even though the money is already there. So for anyone else with this issue, check your actual bank account! Thanks everyone for the info and support.

Same thing happened to me! Filed Monday and was freaking out when I saw "in progress" with N/A paydate. Just checked my account after seeing your update and my payment is there too even though the dashboard still shows in progress! Seems like the system is just slow to update the status but the actual payments are going through. What a relief!

Glad to hear you got it sorted out! PIN expiration catches so many people off guard. For future reference, you can actually set up email reminders in your dashboard settings to notify you 30 days before your PIN expires - might save you some hassle next time. The PA UC system definitely has its quirks but once you know the workarounds it gets a bit easier to navigate.

Just wanted to add another option that worked for me recently - if you're still having issues accessing your dashboard even after a PIN reset, try using the PA UC mobile app instead of the website. Sometimes the app works when the website doesn't, and vice versa. I was able to send messages through the app when the desktop site was giving me errors. You can download it from the app store by searching "PA Unemployment Compensation". Worth a shot if you're still stuck!