Can I quit commission-only job during training to continue PA UC benefits?

You need to be careful here. PA UC considers whether work is "suitable" based on several factors. Commission-only work might not be considered suitable if it doesn't match your previous wage history or skills. The key is whether you had reasonable cause to refuse/quit. The fact you're still in training works in your favor. You should call the UC service center and explain the situation before quitting. They can give you guidance specific to your case. Make sure to document everything about the job offer that wasn't disclosed (like it being commission-only).

omg i had this EXACT thing happen to me last year!!! they told me it was a marketing job with base salary but then first day they're like "its all commission door-to-door sales" like wtf??? i quit after 3 days and UC still paid me because it wasnt the job i agreed to take. Just tell UC exactly what happened!!

I think you're actually fine to quit the commission job BUT you absolutely MUST report it on your weekly certification even if you didn't earn anything!!! They consider training as work even with no pay. If you don't report it and they find out later (and they will because the employer reports new hires to the state) you could be hit with an overpayment or even fraud charges!! Not worth the risk!!

Pennsylvania UC law specifically addresses this situation. If work isn't "suitable employment" you can refuse it without penalty. A job that pays significantly less than your previous work (including commission-only with no base) can be considered unsuitable. Here's what to do: 1. Report the training on your weekly certification as time worked, even with zero earnings 2. Document why the job is unsuitable (commission-only wasn't disclosed, etc.) 3. If you decide to quit, explain to UC it was due to "unsuitable work" 4. Be prepared to possibly appeal if initially denied Also, you're in training - not fully hired yet. This might work in your favor when explaining to UC.

Try calling UC first to explain your situation but GOOD LUCK getting through!!! I spent 3 weeks calling every day and couldn't get through to anyone. Busy signal or disconnected every time. The PA unemployment phone system is completely broken.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I decided to quit the commission job and just reported it on my weekly certification. I explained that the job was misrepresented during the interview (they never mentioned it was 100% commission with no base salary). My claim is still being processed, so I'll update once I hear anything.

UPDATE: My claim was approved!!! They actually accepted my explanation about the commission-only job without even requiring an appeal. The UC examiner agreed that a commission-only position wasn't suitable work compared to my previous salaried position. Just wanted to update everyone who helped me. Make sure you're honest about everything on your certifications!

Just wanted to add my experience for anyone else who might be in a similar situation. I went through something comparable last year where I accepted what I thought was a regular sales position but it turned out to be door-to-door commission only. The key thing that helped me was keeping detailed records of the original job posting and any emails/texts from the employer. When I explained to UC that the job was fundamentally different from what was advertised, they sided with me. Pennsylvania does protect workers from bait-and-switch situations like this. The fact that you're still in training and haven't earned anything yet actually strengthens your case that this wasn't the stable employment you thought you were accepting. Good luck with your claim - sounds like you're handling it the right way by being upfront about everything!