Best day to file for PA UC after school year ends - seasonal education employee question

You need to wait until after your last day of work to file your initial claim. PA UC claims always start on the Sunday of the week you file, so if you file on Friday or Saturday, you're not missing any days in that benefit week. I'd recommend filing on Friday after your Thursday end date to get everything started ASAP. Just make sure you accurately report your last day worked and final wages when filing.

are u sure ur even eligable?? school employees often get denied for summer breaks if theres reasonable assurance of returning in fall. my sister works for a school and got denied last summer, big waste of time for her

Wait, really? My supervisor specifically told me I could file. Now I'm confused and worried. Has anyone who works in education successfully received benefits during summer break?

PA unemployment has specific rules for school employees that you need to be aware of: 1. If you have a contract or "reasonable assurance" of returning to the same or similar position when school resumes, you generally will NOT qualify for benefits during scheduled breaks (summer, winter, spring breaks). 2. However, some school employees DO qualify - typically those who: - Work for a contractor rather than directly for the school - Don't have reasonable assurance of returning - Have significantly reduced hours/pay upon return - Work in non-educational functions The best approach is to file after your last workday (Friday after your Thursday end date) and answer all questions honestly. If you're eligible, great! If not, you'll receive a determination explaining why. Regarding the best day to file - the system accepts applications 24/7, but processing times vary based on current volume. Generally filing early in the week may get slightly faster processing.

I spent TWO HOURS trying to get through to PA UC last summer for a similar situation. Kept getting busy signals and disconnects! I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The agent I spoke with confirmed that as a classroom aide with reasonable assurance of returning, I wasn't eligible during summer break. Saved me from filing a claim that would've been denied and potentially caused problems. Might be worth checking with them directly about your specific situation before filing.

i had same situation last year. applied for benifits after school year ended. got denied bc i was going back in sept. BUT i appealed becus my hours were being cut from 35 to 25 a week for the new yr, and won appeal! so depending on ur situation it might be worth trying even with reasonable assurence!

To directly answer your original question: The best day to file is the first day after your employment ends. Since your last day is Thursday, file on Friday. However, based on the additional details you've shared, it appears you're a classroom aide with potential reasonable assurance of returning in the fall. Here's what I recommend: 1. File your initial claim on Friday after your last day 2. Answer all questions truthfully, especially about your employment status and return expectations 3. If asked if you have reasonable assurance of returning, be honest about what you've been told 4. Make note of any potential changes to your position (reduced hours, etc.) for the next school year The system will evaluate your claim based on PA's specific rules for educational employees. If you're denied, you'll receive a determination letter explaining why and you'll have appeal rights if you disagree. Regardless of the outcome, filing on Friday after your last day is still the best timing.

Just wanted to add that timing can also matter for your first payment if you do qualify. PA UC has a one-week waiting period before benefits start, so the sooner you file after your last day, the sooner that waiting week begins. Also, make sure you have all your employment information ready - employer name, address, dates of employment, and your gross wages for the past 18 months. Having everything organized will make the application process much smoother. Good luck with your claim!