Do I get paid remaining PA UC benefits if I accept a new job offer?

You don't get a lump sum payout of remaining benefits. UC benefits end when you start working full-time. You report your new job on your weekly certification, and benefits stop. The good news is your claim stays open for one year (your benefit year), so if the new job doesn't work out within that year, you can resume collecting the remaining benefits without filing a new claim. You CAN continue claiming until your actual start date, just be sure to report any part-time hours or paid training if that happens before your official start.

congrats on the possibly new job!! the economy SUCKS right now in PA. when i got hired last year i just stopped filing once i started. no need to tell anyone anything extra

When I got new work I still got benefits for that weird time between accepting and starting. Make SURE you report your start date correctly and any orientation/training hours if they pay u for those. My buddy got hit with an overpayment notice 6 months later cuz he messed up his dates and PA UC is a nightmare to deal with once they think u owe them $$$$

To clarify for everyone - you need to report when you ACCEPT a job offer, but you can still collect benefits until your actual start date as long as you're not being paid. Once you start getting paychecks (even for training), your benefits will stop. And no, there's no "cashing out" of remaining benefits - they just stay in your balance in case you need them again during your benefit year.

If you're having trouble getting through to PA UC agents to ask about your specific situation, I found a service called Claimyr that actually connects you with a live person at the unemployment office. I was dealing with a similar transition situation and needed answers fast. It worked for me after weeks of busy signals - just go to claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!! They set up all these stupid rules hoping you'll make a mistake so they can charge you with fraud later! My cousin lost her benefits AND got fined because she didn't report a one-day training session before her job officially started! ONE DAY!! And now they want $2400 back! RIDICULOUS!! Be EXTREMELY careful with dates and report EVERYTHING!!!

Does anyone know if accepting a job in a different state affects PA benefits differently? My sister might be moving to Ohio for work but is currently on PA unemployment.

For part-time work scenarios: If you get the job but it's fewer hours than your previous position, you may still qualify for partial benefits. You'll need to report your part-time earnings each week. PA UC uses a formula: If you earn less than 30% of your weekly benefit amount, you'll receive your full benefit. If you earn more than that, they'll reduce your benefit accordingly. If your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount plus 40%, you'll receive no benefit for that week. This is called the Partial Benefit Credit system.

lol everyone overthinking this. just stop filing when u start working. done.

UPDATE: I GOT THE JOB! They just called with an offer! Full-time, starting in two weeks. Thanks everyone for the help - I'm going to report that I accepted the job on my next certification but continue claiming until my actual start date. Really appreciate all the advice!