Can we win PA UC appeal for termination after dental emergency even with prior attendance warning?

YES appeal it!!! The system is rigged to deny first claims and hoping people just give up. I went through this nightmare last year with an almost identical situation. My supervisor approved all my absences but HR fired me anyway. I won my appeal and got all my backpay. The key thing here is DOCUMENTATION - your husband got approval from his manager for the dental emergency, right? Make sure you have that email or text. Also bring the doctor notes from all the baby appointments. They can't just fire someone for taking necessary medical time, especially when it was approved!

Based on what you've described, you have good grounds for appeal. The fact that your husband's manager approved the dental absence is crucial information that should be presented during the appeal hearing. Pennsylvania recognizes that medical emergencies can be good cause for missing work. For the appeal, prepare to show: 1. Documentation of the dental emergency 2. Evidence that his manager approved the absence (any witnesses?) 3. Doctor's notes for baby's appointments 4. Evidence that he made up missed hours 5. Any company policies about attendance The referee will be looking at whether your husband had "good cause" for the final absence and whether he made reasonable efforts to preserve his employment. A dental emergency that was approved by management generally meets that standard. File the appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the determination letter.

i had something like this happen and lost my case. just sayin not everyone wins these things. the problem is they will say he knew about the attendance policy and broke it anyway. thats what happened to me. they didnt care that my kid was sick.

I've been through the PA UC appeals process twice, and what I can tell you is that GETTING THROUGH to someone at unemployment who actually knows what they're talking about is almost impossible. I spent WEEKS calling the unemployment office trying to explain my situation only to get disconnected or wait on hold for hours!!! I finally tried this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an actual PA UC rep in like 20 minutes instead of calling for days. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 I would definitely appeal but also try to speak with someone first to understand exactly what documentation you need for your specific situation. Sometimes they can even fix things without a formal hearing if you can just TALK to the right person.

IMO your gonna want to focus on the fact that the dental emergency was approved by a manager. Thats ur strongest pont. UC appeals look at if the final incident that led to firing was for willful misconduct. If manager approved it then it wasnt misconduct, simple as that. Get that manager to write something saying they approved it if possible.

Based on the information you've provided, I believe you have a strong case for appeal. Pennsylvania UC law specifically states that absence due to illness with proper notice to the employer typically doesn't constitute willful misconduct. The fact that your husband had managerial approval for the dental emergency absence is particularly important. During the appeal hearing, you'll want to focus on these key points: 1. The final absence that led to termination was for a legitimate medical reason (dental emergency) 2. He received explicit approval from his manager for this absence 3. He provided medical documentation for the absence 4. His previous absences were also documented and related to legitimate family/medical needs The burden is on the employer to prove willful misconduct. If your husband followed company procedure by getting approval for his absence, it would be difficult for them to establish misconduct. Make sure to file your appeal within 15 days of receiving the determination letter. The appeal form should have been included with your denial notice.

dont listen to the people saying you'll definitely win. nobody can promise that. i've seen people lose with doctor notes because the employer had a strict policy. but i still think you should appeal because whats the worst that could happen? they say no again? at least try.

Has your husband been filing his weekly claims even while waiting for this to get sorted out? DONT FORGET TO KEEP FILING WEEKLY EVEN WHILE APPEALING!!!! I made that mistake and lost out on like 6 weeks of payments that I could never get back!!

just want to add... if u win the appeal youll get all back payments from when he first applied so dont stress about the money part yet. focus on geting all your docs together for the hearing.

Thank you all for the advice! We're definitely going to appeal and will start gathering all the documentation mentioned. I'll try to get something in writing from his manager about approving the dental absence, keep filing weekly claims, and prepare all medical documentation. Really appreciate everyone's help!