PA UC Board of Review appeal timeline - stuck since June with no decision

mines been in appeal since april and still nothing so i feel ur pain

Yes, I did win my Board appeal but it took almost 8 months. My case was for wrongful termination where my employer said I was fired for attendance but I had medical documentation for all absences. The Board overturned the referee decision in my favor but it was an EXTREMELY long wait. I think the Board is seriously backed up right now.

I waited 10 months for mine and ended up losing anyway. The whole system is BROKEN!!! They don't care about us at all, just protecting employers. Good luck but don't hold your breath.

I had success with my Board appeal but it took about 7 months. I won because I had PROOF of everything. For your job search issue, do you have screenshots or printouts of all your job applications? Emails from employers? That's what will make or break your case. While you're waiting, keep looking for jobs and document EVERYTHING.

My cousin waited 9 months for his board appeal and then they just said the referee was right anyway. Total waste of time. He should have just found another job instead of waiting on unemployment.

One thing nobody mentioned - you should be checking your mail CAREFULLY. The Board doesn't always update the dashboard right away. My decision came in the mail first, and the dashboard didn't update until almost 2 weeks later. Also, have you tried contacting your state representative's office? They sometimes can make inquiries that get responses when we regular folks can't get through.

PA Board of Review appeals are taking 6-9 months on average right now. The job search requirements can be tricky - you need to show you applied to at least 2 jobs and performed 1 work search activity each week. For your appeal to succeed, you'll need documentation showing you met these requirements for each week you claimed. While waiting, I'd recommend trying to reach a UC representative to check on the status. Many people have success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an agent quickly instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 that shows how it works. The agent might not be able to expedite your appeal, but they can verify it's still active and hasn't fallen through cracks.

u gonna get all that money at once when they finally decide so at least thats something to look forward to

Update on my earlier comment - I just checked with a friend who works at the CareerLink office, and she said the Board is prioritizing cases from earlier in the year right now, so your June appeal should be coming up in their queue soon. They're working through a backlog from 2024, but they are making progress. Hang in there!

I know this waiting period is incredibly frustrating. While you're waiting for the Board decision, make sure you're documenting any financial hardship this is causing (risk of eviction, utility shutoffs, etc.). If you win your appeal, this information won't increase your benefits, but it could potentially help expedite your backpay processing. Also, many counties have emergency rental assistance programs that might help while you're waiting.

I'm in a similar situation - filed my Board appeal in July after being denied for "insufficient work search documentation." It's been 4+ months with absolutely nothing. The silence is the worst part! I've been keeping a detailed spreadsheet of every job application since then just in case they ask for more proof. Has anyone had success getting updates by emailing the Board directly, or do they only communicate through mail? This whole process feels like being in limbo.