Can I quit a new job after 1 week and still claim PA UC benefits?

BE CAREFUL!! PA unemployment will consider this voluntarily quitting without good cause and you'll lose ALL your benefits. They don't care if the job sucks, they expect you to stick it out. I quit a job after 2 weeks last year because they lied about pay and hours, and UC denied my continued claim even though I explained everything. Had to appeal and STILL lost.

The previous response isn't entirely accurate. PA UC does recognize certain situations as "good cause" for voluntary quit. If the job misrepresented the working conditions, hours, duties, or pay during hiring, you may be able to continue receiving benefits. You need to document exactly how the job differs from what was promised during the interview process. Save any job listings, emails, or texts that describe the original position. When you file your weekly certification, you'll need to report that you're no longer working and provide the details when prompted.

You need to carefully document everything that's different from what was promised. PA unemployment requires you to show "good cause" for quitting, and material misrepresentation of job duties can qualify. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Write down specifically what was promised vs. reality (hours, duties, pay, conditions) 2. If possible, try to address concerns with your employer first (they'll ask if you tried to resolve it) 3. When you quit, do it in writing and clearly state the reasons 4. File your weekly claim and honestly report that you're no longer working 5. Be prepared to provide detailed information about why you quit The UC examiner will likely contact both you and the employer to get statements before making a determination.

jus saying itll take FOREVER to get thru to unemployment if u need to explain ur situation to them!! i had an issue last month and tried calling for TWO WEEKS straight and got nuthin but busy signals the whole time. finally got thru last friday but had to call like 57 times in a row

I WENT THROUGH THIS EXACT SCENARIO IN JANUARY!!! Got hired at what seemed like a great retail position, but my first week they had me doing inventory in a freezing warehouse with no heat and I caught pneumonia! I documented everything, took pictures of the warehouse, saved texts about schedule changes, and got a doctor's note. When I quit and explained to UC, they initially denied my continued claim, but I appealed with all my evidence and WON! The key is evidence, evidence, evidence! Don't just quit - build your case first!

I had to go through a phone hearing with a referee. It was about 20 minutes long where they asked me questions about why I quit and what evidence I had. My former employer didn't even show up for the call. Got the decision about 10 days later saying I had good cause to quit and my benefits were reinstated with backpay!

To summarize for the original poster: 1. You CAN potentially keep your UC benefits if you quit, but only with documented good cause 2. Material differences between job as described and actual conditions can qualify as good cause 3. You must attempt to resolve issues with employer first if possible 4. Document everything thoroughly 5. Be prepared for a possible initial denial and appeal process 6. Continue filing your weekly claims during this process Each case is evaluated individually, and success depends on your specific circumstances and documentation.