PA UC appeal hearing conflicts with niece's wedding - can I reschedule?

Yes, you can absolutely request to reschedule your appeal hearing! You need to contact the UC Appeals office ASAP though. Call the number on your hearing notice and explain your situation. Having pre-purchased plane tickets is considered a valid reason for rescheduling. Make sure you explain you had these plans before receiving the notice. The law allows for postponements when you have a compelling reason and provide documentation. Have your flight confirmation email ready when you call. They'll likely approve your request if you act quickly.

I went through this exact situation last year! Don't worry too much - I was able to get my hearing rescheduled. Here's what worked for me: 1. Called the Appeals office number on the notice immediately 2. Submitted a written request explaining the conflict (you can fax or mail this) 3. Included copies of my travel documents with the request 4. Followed up by phone 2 days later to confirm they received everything They rescheduled mine for 2 weeks later. Just make sure you request the postponement BEFORE the hearing date. If you wait until after, you're automatically considered a no-show.

I've tried calling the appeals office for THREE DAYS STRAIGHT and keep getting busy signals or disconnected. So frustrating trying to get through to anyone at PA UC! I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual person. They have this service that calls for you and connects you when they reach a representative. Saved me hours of redial hell. They have a demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Worth it for me because I needed to reschedule my hearing due to a medical procedure, and waiting any longer would have been too late.

just went thru this last month my friend. gotta say the postponement thing is a HASSLE but its doable. make sure u got ur confirmation emails and ticket receipt ready. also they gonna wanna know when u booked the flight to prove it was before u got the notice. good luck!

My employer appealed my case too and the hearing was super stressful. They brought their lawyer and I wasn't prepared at all. Make sure you understand exactly why they're appealing and gather any documents that support your case for when the rescheduled hearing happens. Separation reason? Job performance? Attendance? Get your documentation together ASAP regardless of the date change.

i had to reschedule mine cuz my kid was sick. they gave me a hard time about it but eventually agreed. just be super nice on the phone even if they act like jerks. oh and write down who u talk to and when!!! i learned that the hard way lol

Make sure when you do attend the rescheduled hearing that you arrive at least 30 minutes early. They're very strict about starting on time. Bring multiple copies of all your documents - one for yourself, one for the referee, and one for your employer's representative. Dress professionally too - it actually makes a difference in how they perceive your case.

Just checking in - were you able to get through to request the postponement? I'm curious if you had better luck than I did with the phone system.

btw once u get the new date dont forget to check ur mail like crazy. they might send u important stuff about the case before the hearing. my cousin missed some document deadline cuz he didnt check his mail and it messed up his whole case

The ENTIRE system is designed to MAKE YOU FAIL!!! I had to reschedule my hearing TWICE and they kept "losing" my paperwork!!! Document EVERYTHING and send EVERYTHING certified mail so they can't claim they never got it!! Don't trust ANYTHING they tell you over the phone!!!

Good news - I just checked the UC website and they recently updated their postponement policy. They now allow you to submit postponement requests online through your dashboard. Might be faster than waiting for mail forms or faxing things in. Look for the "Appeal Hearing Actions" section after you log in.

UPDATE: I just heard from a colleague who works with UC appeals that they're currently processing postponements within 3-5 business days. So you should hear back about your request fairly quickly. Once approved, they typically reschedule 2-3 weeks out, but it can sometimes be longer depending on their backlog.