Filing PA UC while on 60-day LWOP status - what documents do I need?

You can do everything online through the PA UC website. Go to www.uc.pa.gov and click on 'File an Initial Claim'. You'll need: - Social Security number - Home address and phone number - Employment information for the last 18 months (employer name, address, phone, start/end dates) - Reason for leaving (in your case, temporary layoff/LWOP) - Bank account info if you want direct deposit Your driver's license is fine as long as it's valid - the photo age doesn't matter. Just make sure to answer all questions honestly. When asked if you're able and available to work, say YES (even though you expect to return to your job). After filing, you'll need to complete weekly certifications every Sunday for the previous week. Also remember to register with PA CareerLink within 30 days.

just went thru this last month!!! its all online dont worry about yr license. the worst part is tryin to certify weekly, the site crashes CONSTANTLY. took me 3 tries last week just to file my weekly claim

Make sure you understand the difference between LWOP and being actually laid off. With LWOP, you're still technically employed, just not being paid. You should qualify for UC benefits, but when you file, select "still employed but hours reduced to zero" rather than "laid off" if that option exists. Also, remember that your company can recall you at any time during those 60 days, and if you refuse to return, you could be disqualified from benefits. Document everything from your employer about this LWOP arrangement, including emails or letters stating the temporary nature and 60-day timeframe.

DONT EVEN BOTHER!!!! The PA UC system is COMPLETELY BROKEN!!!! I was on temporary layoff last year and it took NINE WEEKS to get my first payment!!! By then I was already back at work! Total waste of time and stress.

Make sure to file ASAP! There's a one-week waiting period before benefits kick in, so the sooner you file, the better. And don't forget you'll need to report any severance pay if your company is providing that during the LWOP period.

my sister had lwop last year and she got her benefits no problem but when she went back to work she forgot to stop filing and now they say she owes like $2700 back to the state so make sure u stop when u go back lol

When I was put on LWOP last year, I had to provide a letter from my employer stating the temporary nature of the leave and confirming I was expected to return on a specific date. Ask your HR department for this documentation before you file - it will speed up the process significantly. Also, I found that filing my weekly claims early Sunday morning (like 7am) meant the system worked much faster than trying later in the day when everyone else is filing.

For the job search requirements, normally you'd need to complete 2 work search activities each week (applying for jobs, attending job fairs, etc.). However, since you have a definite return date within 12 weeks, you may qualify for a work search exemption. Make sure to answer truthfully about your situation during the application process, and the system should tell you if you need to complete work search activities or not.

i was on leave without pay last yr and when i went to applie in person they told me i needed to bring my ss card not just know the number but i had lost mine so i had to order a new one took 3 weeks just to be able to apply!!!! so dumb

When I was on LWOP I had to wait forever to get benefits because they kept saying my "claim had an open issue" or something like that. Make sure to check your dashboard regularly after filing to see if there are any issues they need you to address! Don't just assume it's processing normally.