Missed both RESEA deadlines for PA UC - how long until disqualification is fixed?

I went through this exact situation back in January. Unfortunately, it took almost 3 weeks for my case to be reviewed after missing RESEA deadlines. PA UC considers this a serious eligibility issue since it's federally mandated. You'll need to keep calling to explain your situation and request a RESEA reschedule. In my case, they eventually reinstated my benefits after I completed the rescheduled workshops, but they didn't backpay for the weeks I was disqualified. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even though they'll show as disqualified!

omg same thing happened to my boyfriend last week!!! he missed both RESEA workshops and now hes on like day 10 of trying to fix it. its so stupid how they expect everyone to drop everything for these workshops!! he still hasnt gotten thru on the phone either

I actually just got through this process. Here's what you need to do: 1. KEEP FILING WEEKLY CLAIMS even with the disqualification 2. Call PA UC at exactly 8:00:00 am when they open (use a clock with seconds) 3. If you can't get through, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com) - it's what finally worked for me after 2 weeks of trying. They have a system that connects you with a UC agent, and you can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZWG3KiHrg2 4. Once you reach someone, explain that you missed the deadlines but want to complete RESEA requirements ASAP 5. They'll likely schedule you for the next available workshops 6. After completion, request removal of the disqualification In total, it took about 3.5 weeks from disqualification to getting benefits restored. They did eventually backdate my payments, but that's not guaranteed.

sorry ur dealing with this!!! the unemployment system is DESIGNED to be confusing and trip people up so they can deny benefits. its all part of their plan. i missed a RESEA deadline last year and they made me wait 6 WEEKS before fixing my claim. SIX WEEKS!!! and then they had the nerve to lecture me about "responsibility" when I finally got through to someone. keep calling tho eventually youll get lucky and find a nice person who will help

i didnt even kno wht resea was when i 1st got selected lol. thought it was a scam email at first! ended up missing the first workshop but made the 2nd one. still got disqualified for a week but then they fixed it pretty fast after i did the 2nd workshop. maybe try to explain u just didnt understand what it was??

The RESEA program (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment) is a federal requirement that Pennsylvania must implement to help claimants return to work faster. When you miss both deadlines, it creates an eligibility issue that must be reviewed by a claims examiner. Based on current PA UC processing times, these reviews are taking 18-25 days on average. Important actions to take: 1. Continue filing weekly claims 2. Document all attempts to contact UC 3. Prepare a letter explaining why you missed the workshops (if there were extenuating circumstances) 4. Be ready to immediately schedule and attend replacement workshops when offered Missing RESEA requirements is considered failure to comply with eligibility conditions, so unfortunately, the disqualification period is not typically backdated once resolved.

My cousin used that Claimyr thing someone mentioned above and said it actually worked! She had a different issue with her claim but couldn't get thru for weeks then paid for that service and got connected to someone in like an hour. might be worth it if ur really desperate!

My two cents: RESEA is actually really helpful if you give it a chance. The workshops helped me update my resume and I found a job within 3 weeks after completing them. But to answer your question - once you missed both deadlines, you'll likely need to wait for a claims examiner review which is running about 20-25 days right now. Call early (7:59am) and keep trying.

I'm in a similar boat - missed my first RESEA deadline about 2 weeks ago and now I'm terrified of missing the second one! Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and scary. It sounds like the key is to keep calling no matter what and definitely keep filing those weekly claims even if they show as disqualified. @Aisha Abdullah have you had any luck getting through yet? I might try that Claimyr service too if the regular phone lines keep failing me. This whole system is so stressful when you're already dealing with being unemployed 😰

Hey @Aisha Abdullah, I went through this exact same nightmare about 6 months ago! Missed both RESEA deadlines because I was dealing with a family emergency and completely forgot to reschedule. Here's what worked for me: 1. Try calling at 7:58 AM and hit redial constantly until exactly 8:00 AM - that's when the system opens 2. If you can't get through after a few days, definitely try that Claimyr service others mentioned - it cost me like $20 but I got through to someone same day 3. When you do reach someone, be honest about what happened but don't make excuses. Just say you want to complete the requirements ASAP 4. They rescheduled me for workshops the following week, and my benefits were restored about 10 days after I completed them The whole process took about 3.5 weeks from disqualification to getting payments again. They did NOT backdate the weeks I was disqualified though, so definitely prepare for that financial hit. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! Good luck and don't give up - you'll get through this! 🙏

I'm going through something very similar right now - missed my RESEA deadline last week and my claim got suspended. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both terrifying and reassuring at the same time! It sounds like the consensus is that we're looking at 3-4 weeks minimum to get this resolved, which is going to be really tough financially. Has anyone had success with the early morning calling strategy? I've been trying randomly throughout the day but keep getting busy signals. Also really considering that Claimyr service that multiple people have mentioned - seems like $20 is a small price to pay if it actually gets you through to a human being! @Aisha Abdullah - hoping you've had some luck getting through by now. This whole situation is so stressful when you're already dealing with unemployment. We just have to keep pushing through and following the advice from folks who've been through this before. Hang in there! 💪

I just went through this same situation about a month ago! Missed both RESEA deadlines due to a work interview conflict and family issues - felt like such an idiot when I realized what happened. Here's my timeline: Week 1: Discovered disqualification, called nonstop with no luck Week 2: Finally got through using the 8:00 AM sharp calling method, got rescheduled for workshops Week 3: Completed both required workshops Week 4: Benefits were restored, but no backpay for the disqualified weeks Total time without benefits: about 4 weeks. The financial hit was brutal but manageable if you plan for it. The workshops themselves were actually pretty useful once I got past my frustration - helped me improve my job search strategy. Key things that helped: calling at exactly 8:00 AM (not 7:59, not 8:01), keeping detailed notes of every call attempt, and staying polite but persistent with the representatives. Also definitely keep filing those weekly claims even though they'll show as disqualified! @Aisha Abdullah hang in there - I know it's scary but you'll get through this. The system is slow but it does work eventually. Focus on getting those workshops rescheduled ASAP once you connect with someone.

Just wanted to give everyone an update since I've been following all the advice from this thread! I finally got through this morning using the exact 8:00 AM calling strategy that @Malik Robinson and @Peyton Clarke mentioned - it actually worked! Had to hit redial about 15 times right at 8:00 but eventually got connected to a real person. The representative was actually pretty understanding and didn't lecture me about missing the deadlines. She immediately rescheduled me for both required RESEA workshops next week (Tuesday and Thursday). She also confirmed that I need to keep filing my weekly claims even though they show as disqualified, and that once I complete the workshops, it typically takes 10-14 days for the disqualification to be removed and benefits restored. She warned me that there won't be any backpay for the weeks I'm disqualified, which I was expecting based on everyone's experiences here. Still sucks financially but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel now! For anyone else dealing with this - definitely try that early morning calling strategy and don't give up. Having a plan and timeline makes this whole situation so much less stressful. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread literally saved my sanity! Will update again after I complete the workshops. 🙏

Just wanted to jump in here as someone who's been through the RESEA process successfully - reading through all these experiences really highlights how confusing the system can be for people who haven't dealt with it before. For anyone currently struggling with missed deadlines, here are a few additional tips that helped me when I was navigating this: 1. When you do get through to someone, ask for the specific workshop dates/times in writing (email if possible) - don't just rely on verbal confirmation 2. Set multiple calendar reminders for the rescheduled workshops - I used my phone, computer, and even wrote sticky notes 3. If you're offered virtual workshops vs in-person, take whatever gets you scheduled fastest 4. Document everything - dates you called, who you spoke with, confirmation numbers, etc. The 3-4 week timeline that others mentioned seems pretty accurate based on what I've seen in my local unemployment office. It's a painful wait financially, but the system does eventually work if you stay persistent. @Aisha Abdullah - really hope you've had some luck with the early morning calling strategy by now! This thread has turned into such a valuable resource for people dealing with RESEA issues.

Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my recent experience since this thread has been so helpful for people dealing with RESEA issues. I actually missed my first RESEA deadline about 6 weeks ago and was terrified after reading some of the longer timelines here, but I wanted to give people hope that sometimes it can be resolved faster than expected! I used the 8:00 AM calling strategy that @Malik Robinson and others mentioned - took me about 5 days of trying but I finally got through. The key was literally calling at 8:00:00 AM on the dot and hitting redial repeatedly for the first few minutes until I got connected. The representative was surprisingly helpful and got me rescheduled for the following week. I completed both workshops (which were actually pretty useful for updating my job search approach) and my benefits were restored exactly 12 days later. Unfortunately no backpay as expected, but the whole process from disqualification to restoration was only about 3 weeks total. For anyone currently going through this - don't lose hope! The early morning calling really does work, and while the financial stress is real, there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what, and stay persistent with the phone calls. You've got this! 💪

I'm dealing with a very similar situation right now - missed my RESEA deadline about 10 days ago and have been in panic mode ever since! Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful though. It's both scary and reassuring to see the 3-4 week timelines that most people are reporting. I've been trying to call UC randomly throughout the day with zero success, but after seeing multiple people mention the exact 8:00 AM calling strategy, I'm definitely going to try that approach starting tomorrow. The fact that @Javier Morales and @Gabriel Ruiz both had success with this method gives me real hope! @Aisha Abdullah - I know you started this thread over a week ago, so I'm really hoping you've had some luck getting through by now! Your situation with missing both deadlines is definitely more complex than mine, but seeing all the success stories here makes me think we can both get through this. The Claimyr service that @Andre Laurent mentioned also sounds worth trying if the early morning calling doesn't work out. At this point $20 seems like nothing compared to weeks of lost benefits. Thank you to everyone who's shared their experiences - having a roadmap instead of just panicking in the dark makes all the difference! 🙏

I'm in almost the exact same situation as you @Aisha Abdullah - missed both RESEA deadlines about a week ago and have been stressed out of my mind ever since! This thread has been incredibly helpful though. Reading everyone's experiences has given me a much clearer picture of what to expect. Based on what @Malik Robinson, @Gabriel Ruiz, and @Javier Morales shared, it sounds like the 8:00 AM sharp calling strategy is really the key to getting through. I'm going to start trying that tomorrow morning - apparently you have to call at exactly 8:00:00 and keep hitting redial for the first few minutes. The 3-4 week timeline that most people are reporting is definitely scary financially, but at least now I can plan for it instead of just hoping for the best. And it's encouraging to see that multiple people have successfully gotten their benefits restored after completing the rescheduled workshops. If the early morning calling doesn't work out, I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service that @Andre Laurent mentioned. $20 seems totally worth it if it actually gets you connected to someone who can help reschedule the workshops. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences here - having a roadmap makes this whole nightmare so much more manageable! 🙏