Need PA UC phone number that actually works - desperate after 2 weeks of busy signals

which number have u been trying? there's different ones for different issues

That's the correct main number, but they're notoriously difficult to reach. The best strategy is to call exactly at 8:00 AM when they open (not even 8:01, literally right at 8:00). Have your claim number and all your info ready to go. Also, Mondays and Tuesdays are the worst days to call - try Thursday or Friday if possible.

I was in the EXACT same situation last month!!! Called for TWO WEEKS straight and couldn't get through. I was about to lose my mind until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that basically calls PA UC for you and holds your place in line, then calls you when an agent is available. Saved me so much frustration. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 My issue was also a pending payment that turned out to be because they needed additional verification of my identity. Got it resolved in one call once I actually reached someone!

the govt doesnt want us to get our money they make it hard on purpose smh

I had my claim stuck pending for 3 weeks back in January. For me, I found out I had answered a question wrong on my weekly certification (I said I was unavailable for work one day because I had a doctor's appointment, but you're supposed to say 'yes' to being available unless you're completely unavailable all week). When I finally got through to someone, they fixed it in like 5 minutes and released all my payments. Have you double-checked all your weekly certifications to make sure everything is filled out correctly? Sometimes the smallest thing can trigger a hold.

i went through this last yr and ended up just going to the office in person. do u live near a careerlink? sometimes thats faster than phone

Update: I FINALLY got through this morning!! Used that Claimyr service and got connected within an hour. Turns out there was an issue with how I reported my freelance earnings (just like someone here suggested). The rep cleared it up and said my payments should resume with the next cycle. They're also releasing the payments that were held. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!