Confused about Transitional PA UC with two open issues - past employer dispute and 6x WBA qualification

the 6x wba thing means u need to have earned 6 times ur weekly benefit amount during ur base period to qualify for transitional... check ur financial determination letter it should say how much u earned

For your Transitional UC claim, there are two separate issues that need to be addressed: 1. Regarding your previous employer - If they've submitted new documentation, PA UC may need to review it even if you won previous appeals. It depends on whether they're raising new issues or just rehashing old ones. The system automatically places a hold when an employer contests. 2. The 6x WBA qualification - This means you must have earned at least 6 times your weekly benefit amount in your base year to qualify for Transitional UC benefits. For example, if your WBA is $350, you need to have earned at least $2,100 during your base period. This information should be on your financial determination letter under "Total Base Year Wages." I'd recommend calling PA UC directly to ask about both issues. The employer dispute might need another hearing if they're raising new issues, but UC can tell you if it's just a review process.

I just looked at my financial determination letter again and it shows my base year wages as $23,450. My weekly benefit amount is $382. So I think I should qualify for the 6x WBA requirement, right? (6 x $382 = $2,292 and I earned way more than that). But why is this showing as an open issue then??

My aunt just went through the transition UC stuff. The employer can dispute every time u apply for a different program even if u won b4. Its a total scam that lets companies keep fighting even after they lose. She finally got her benefits after 5 weeks but had to do another hearing.

I've been through this exact situation with Transitional UC. The system is extremely frustrating, but here's what you need to know: 1. For the 6x WBA issue: This is actually a standard verification that happens with all Transitional UC claims. Based on your numbers ($23,450 base year wages with a $382 WBA), you're well above the requirement. This issue should resolve automatically after their system review, but sometimes it gets stuck. 2. For the employer dispute: Unfortunately, yes, employers can contest each new claim type separately. Even though you won twice before, they can still challenge your Transitional UC eligibility. It's incredibly frustrating but legal under PA's system. I strongly recommend calling the UC service center directly to check on both issues. Getting through to them is nearly impossible these days, though. I spent weeks getting busy signals before I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to a PA UC rep within 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Once you talk to a representative, ask specifically about both issues and whether you need another hearing or if they can manually clear the 6x WBA verification since your wages clearly qualify.

When I finally got through to a rep, they were able to clear the 6x WBA issue immediately since it was just a verification step. For the employer dispute, it depends whether they're raising new issues or just contesting eligibility again. In my case, they were making the same arguments they lost with before, so the rep escalated it to a supervisor who cleared it within 3 business days. If it's a new issue, though, you might need another hearing which could take 3-4 weeks unfortunately.

ur 6x wba is fine from ur numbers. the system is just stupid and flags stuff automatically. its the employer thats gonna be the problem!!!

THEY DO THIS ALL THE TIME!! The transition from regular UC to transitional UC is DESIGNED to let employers keep fighting even after they LOSE!!! I had to wait SEVEN WEEKS with my transitional claim because my ex-employer kept disputing even though they lost twice before!!!! The whole system is rigged against workers!!!! And the 6x WBA thing is just another hoop they make us jump through. CALL THEM EVERYDAY until they fix it!!!!!

I went through this last month. Here's what worked for me: 1. Call the UC service center first thing in the morning (7:30am when they open) 2. Ask for a "status update" on both issues - specifically mention that your base year wages clearly exceed the 6x WBA requirement 3. For the employer issue, ask if they're raising new concerns or just repeating previous arguments 4. Request expedited review if possible In my case, they cleared the 6x WBA issue immediately and scheduled an expedited phone interview about the employer issue instead of a full hearing. This saved several weeks of waiting. Good luck!

my sister had this problem when she filed for transitional last month!! they do this all the time with the 6x wba thing even when it's obvious you qualify. she just kept calling and finally got someone who fixed it on the spot! the employer thing is more annoying tho

Update: I've been trying to call for two days with no luck - just busy signals or the automated message saying call volume is too high. Going to try that Claimyr service tomorrow if I still can't get through. Will update again when I have news. Thanks everyone for your help!

Final update: Used Claimyr this morning and got through to UC in about 25 minutes! The rep was actually really helpful. She cleared the 6x WBA issue immediately after checking my wages. For the employer issue, since they're making the same arguments as before, she's escalating it to a supervisor for review instead of sending me to another hearing! Said I should hear back within 5 business days. Such a relief - thanks again everyone for your advice!