Can I get PA UC if I refused work that previously caused injury after light duty ended?

Yes, you may qualify for PA UC benefits in this situation as it could be considered a necessitous and compelling reason to leave employment. This falls under health-related reasons for quitting. A few things you need to do ASAP: 1) Get documentation from your doctor stating that this specific work will aggravate your injury or is medically inadvisable 2) Formally request accommodation in writing to your employer 3) If they refuse accommodation, document that refusal 4) When you file, make sure to clearly explain that you had medical restrictions that your employer wouldn't accommodate. Keep all documentation because UC will likely investigate this thoroughly.

you shoud probly file for wrkmans comp not unemployemnt if u got hurt on the job. thats what i did when i hurt my knee at work last yr

This is actually a complex situation that falls under both PA UC regulations and potentially ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) protections. If your doctor provided medical restrictions and your employer is not accommodating them, you may have what PA calls a "necessitous and compelling reason" to quit, which wouldn't disqualify you from benefits. However, you need to take some critical steps FIRST before quitting: 1. Get your medical restrictions updated and in writing 2. Formally request accommodation from your employer (in writing via email so you have records) 3. If they refuse to accommodate, document their refusal 4. Consider filing an ADA complaint Only after taking these steps should you consider quitting. When you file for unemployment, you'll need to explain exactly why you had no choice but to leave, and provide all this documentation. UC will contact your employer for their side of the story, so having everything documented is essential.

I'm sorry your going thru this! My husband had something similar happen he was a warehouse worker hurt his back and they tried to put him right back on the loading dock after light duty. He ended up quitting AND GOT DENIED BENEFITS AT FIRST. Had to appeal and it was a nightmare trying to reach anyone at UC.

DONT JUST QUIT!!!!! If u quit they will 100% deny benefits and say it was voluntary. I learned this the hard way. Ask for accommodation IN WRITING and keep copies of everything!!!! PA UC system is designed to deny you benefits they can!!

To follow up on my earlier comment, you asked about getting an updated doctor's note - yes, absolutely get one that specifically addresses current restrictions. For documentation, emails are good but also summarize any verbal conversations in an email afterward ("As we discussed today, I am unable to perform X task due to my medical restrictions..."). If they terminate you for being unable to perform work that violates your medical restrictions, that's generally not considered willful misconduct and you should qualify for benefits. But if you quit without proper documentation of trying to resolve the situation first, it's much harder to prove your case.

I've been through exactly this with PA UC! Here's my experience: I was a CNA who hurt my back, came off light duty, and they wanted me back to full lifting. My doctor said no lifting over 25lbs permanently, employer said that's not possible. I quit and applied for benefits. Initially denied! Had to appeal. The key was having my doctor fill out a specific form about my restrictions and proving I couldn't do the essential functions of the job without risking injury. Eventually won on appeal but took almost 3 months to get any money.

Yes, I had a hearing over the phone with a referee. My advice is start looking for work you CAN do safely immediately after leaving this job. You need to be able to show you're available for and seeking suitable work that doesn't violate your restrictions. That was actually a big part of why I won my case - I could prove I was looking for work within my restrictions. If you just say you can't work at all, they'll deny you.

Just wondering have u tried talking to HR instead of just ur supervisor? Sometimes they understand the legal stuff better and might find u another position?

also make sure ur continously looking for work after u quit cuz u still need to fulfill work search requirements even with a medical situation!!! u need to look for jobs that dont aggravate ur condition