Can I get PA UC after quitting my job 2 weeks ago as a single mom?

Sorry but ur probably not gonna qualify. PA UC is pretty strict about voluntarily quitting. You needed to try to fix the situation first before leaving - like documenting convos with HR or your boss about the schedule issues. They consider it "voluntary quit without cause" if you just stop showing up.

The previous response isn't entirely accurate. You *might* qualify if you can prove you had a "necessitous and compelling reason" to quit. Being a single parent with unpredictable schedule changes affecting childcare could potentially qualify, but you'll need to document everything thoroughly. You'll definitely face an eligibility interview where you'll need to explain why you left. Be prepared to provide evidence of the scheduling problems and how they made it impossible to arrange childcare. Just stopping showing up (job abandonment) makes it harder, but not impossible if your reasons were legitimate.

went thru similar thing last yr but not single mom. they denied me first then i appealed and WON!! but took like 4 months total. the key is u gotta prove u tried to fix it b4 quitting. did u talk to HR? ur boss's boss? get anything in writing? thats what saved me

THE SYSTEM IS TOTALLY RIGGED AGAINST WORKING PARENTS!!! I went through this EXACT same thing last year and PA UC denied me even though I had NO CHOICE but to quit. My kids school called CPS on me because I kept having to leave them alone when work changed my hours!!! The interview people DO NOT CARE about your situation they just follow their stupid rulebook.

You should apply anyway because the worst they can say is no. But, I had a similar situation when I had to quit because my employer kept changing my hours and I have a special needs child. I was denied at first, but I appealed and won. Here's what worked for me: 1) Texts/emails showing I tried to resolve the schedule issues 2) Letter from my child's doctor about care requirements 3) Documentation from daycare about their policies 4) Timeline showing the unreasonable schedule changes The big thing is you have to show you tried to resolve it before quitting. Even though you just stopped showing up, if you have those texts about scheduling problems, that might help your case. Be 100% honest in your interview.

I've had success appealing a similar situation but getting through to anyone at PA UC was a nightmare!!! Busy signals for weeks. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual human at PA UC. They have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. It saved me so much frustration when I needed to explain my documentation during the appeal process.

UC Claims Examiner here (though not speaking in any official capacity). Here's what you need to know about your situation: 1. PA considers "voluntary quit without good cause" disqualifying, but childcare issues CAN qualify as "necessitous and compelling" reasons if properly documented. 2. The fact that you abandoned the job rather than properly resigning complicates your case but doesn't automatically disqualify you. 3. You'll need to establish: - The schedule changes were unpredictable and substantial - You made reasonable efforts to solve the problem before quitting - Continued employment would have caused a real hardship 4. Documentation is critical: texts, emails, childcare policies, anything showing the conflict between your work schedule and parental responsibilities. 5. Be prepared for questions about why you didn't give notice. Apply now so you're in the system, answer everything truthfully, and gather all your evidence for the inevitable interview/determination.

OP did u ever try asking for a set schedule? my friend got denied cuz they said she should have asked for accommodation first before quitting

Based on your last comment, SAVE THAT TEXT showing the 10pm notification for a 6am shift! That's exactly the kind of documentation that helped me win my appeal. Make sure to file your initial claim ASAP - the system will likely deny you automatically, but then you'll have the right to appeal and present your evidence. Start applying for jobs immediately too, as you'll need to show job search efforts regardless of the outcome.