Can't see why employer disputed my PA UC claim - how to find out disputed 'rule violation' details?

You should have received a Notice of Determination letter from PA UC that explains the reason for the dispute. It will list the specific section of the law they're applying and usually includes some brief details about what your employer claimed. Check your mail carefully - it might look like regular correspondence. You can also call the UC service center to ask for specific details, though getting through can be tough. If your hearing is scheduled, you should have also received a hearing notice packet which includes all documents the referee will review, including your employer's statements. These are very important documents for preparing your case.

This EXACT thing happened to me!!! My boss laid me off then turned around and told unemployment I was fired for being late!! I had NO IDEA until the actual hearing when the ref started asking me about attendance issues. It was totally blindsiding me and I wasnt prepared at all. Make sure u call unemployment BEFORE your hearing to find out what theyre saying!!!!

No i lost bc i wasnt ready with my evidence. I shoulda had my time cards ready but i didnt know thats what they were gona say! Make sure u find out ASAP what there saying about u

I went through this last month. You HAVE to call the UC service center to find out what's going on. They have all the notes in their system about what your employer is claiming. I spent 3 days trying to get through on the phone with no luck - constant busy signals and disconnects. I was getting desperate because my hearing was coming up fast. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a PA UC rep in about 30 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Once I got through, the rep was able to tell me exactly what my employer claimed and emailed me copies of all the documents for my hearing. Seriously worth it because I would've been completely unprepared otherwise. My employer was claiming I voluntarily quit when I was actually laid off.

This is important: Pennsylvania UC regulations require that you receive ALL documentation related to your case before your hearing. If you haven't received your employer's statements, you should: 1. Call the PA UC Referee Office directly at the number on your hearing notice (not the regular UC number) 2. Explain that you haven't received the complete hearing packet with your employer's statements 3. Request that they email or mail you all documents immediately 4. Consider requesting a continuance (postponement) if you don't receive the documents with enough time to prepare Rule violations typically fall under Section 402(e) of the PA UC Law which covers willful misconduct. Common allegations include attendance issues, policy violations, insubordination, or performance problems. Without knowing exactly what they're claiming, it's impossible to properly prepare. Don't wait - call the Referee Office tomorrow morning.

i had a similar situation happen to me. my company said i was fired for breaking policy but wouldnt tell me what policy!!! so frustrating. i eventually found out they were saying i was on my phone too much but i use my phone FOR WORK to scan inventory!!! make sure u explain that at ur hearing. the system is so broken and everything is designed to deny benefits. good luck

Check your dashboard under "Determinations & Issue Status" - sometimes the info is there but hard to find. Also check your email spam folder for anything from UC. Sometimes they send important stuff that gets filtered.

Based on what everyone has shared, it seems like your best options are: 1. Contact the Referee Office directly using the number on your hearing notice 2. If you can't get through, try calling the UC Service Center (though this can be difficult) 3. Check if any documents may have been mailed separately or sent to an old address 4. Request the documents be re-sent via email if possible 5. If you still can't get the information with enough time to prepare, request a continuance at least 3 business days before your hearing Remember to document all your attempts to get this information. This creates a record showing you've been trying to participate in the process in good faith, which can help your case if you need to appeal later.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! My employer is disputing my claim and I only found out the details by accident when I called about a different issue. The rep mentioned they were claiming I was terminated for "excessive absences" which was news to me since I was told it was a layoff due to budget cuts. One thing that helped me was keeping detailed records of everything - I screenshot my portal daily now and save any emails or letters I get. Also, if you do get through to someone on the phone, ask them to email you a summary of what was discussed. Some reps will do this if you explain you're preparing for a hearing. The whole system seems designed to keep you in the dark until the last minute. It's really unfair that we have to fight so hard just to get basic information about our own cases.