Filed PA UC claim in May, back to work, then quit - can I restart weekly certs?

The answer depends on a few factors. Since you voluntarily quit the new job, you might face an eligibility issue if you try to restart certifications on your existing claim. PA UC typically requires you to have a qualified reason for leaving employment (like unsafe conditions, significant changes to agreed terms, etc). If you just restart weekly certs, they'll eventually ask about why you're no longer at the new job, and quitting without good cause could result in disqualification.

just call and explain what happened they'll tell u what 2 do. my cousin had similar thing happen last yr

The previous responder is correct. Since you voluntarily left employment, you need to be careful about how you proceed. Don't just start certifying again without addressing the job separation issue - this could lead to overpayment problems later. You should: 1. Start filing weekly certifications again using your existing claim 2. When prompted, accurately report that you worked and are no longer working 3. When asked about separation reason, select 'quit' and be prepared to provide documentation about how the job differed from what was promised Your benefits will likely be put on hold while they investigate your eligibility based on the job separation, but if you can prove the employer substantially changed the terms of employment, you may still qualify.

I went through EXACTLY what your describing last summer!! The company I started with completely lied about the position and I quit after 3 weeks. When I restarted my certs PA UC put an "open issue" on my claim and I didn't get paid for almost 5 weeks while they "investigated" 🙄 It was approved in the end because I had proof the job wasn't as described during hiring.

If you're having trouble reaching someone at PA UC (which is basically guaranteed), I discovered a service called Claimyr that helped me get through when I had a similar issue. It's at claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Basically gets you through the phone system to an actual human being when you need to explain complex situations like yours. I was skeptical but it worked for me when I had to explain why I turned down a job offer that was way below my previous wage.

I got through in about 20 minutes, which was a miracle compared to the days I spent trying on my own. Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you call - dates you worked at the new job, reasons for leaving, any evidence showing how the job differed from what was promised, etc.

One more important point: Make sure you report your earnings from that month of work accurately during your weekly certification. You'll need to provide the exact dates you worked and your gross earnings. Failure to report these earnings correctly could result in an overpayment determination later, even if you're found eligible based on your separation reason.

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!!! I went through this EXACT thing and they denied me because they said I "didn't try hard enough to resolve the issues with my employer" before quitting. WHAT A JOKE! I showed them emails where I tried to discuss the problems for WEEKS and they still denied me. Then they wanted the money back that they'd already paid me!!! FIGHT THEM ON EVERYTHING and APPEAL if they deny you.

Since your benefit year is still active (it lasts 52 weeks from the initial filing date), you don't need to file a new application. You'll just restart weekly certifications. But everyone is correct that you'll need to address the job separation issue. Based on PA UC regulations, if the employer significantly changed the terms of employment (hours, pay, duties, location) from what was agreed upon at hiring, this can qualify as "necessitous and compelling" reason to quit. Documentation is key - emails, offer letter, texts about the job duties versus what was actually assigned. When you certify, be ready for there to be a delay while they investigate the separation. And you will likely need to complete the work search requirements again (applying to at least two jobs and completing one work search activity each week).