PA UC appeal hearing timeframe - applied 12/20 but still no date?

omg mine took FOREVER. I filed my appeal in January and didn't get a hearing date until late March. The system is completly overloaded right now. Keep checking your mail everyday because they don't always update the online portal.

Appeals are currently taking 8-12 weeks to schedule in Pennsylvania. This is longer than pre-pandemic timeframes due to a backlog of cases. Make sure you've provided all requested documentation with your appeal. If you haven't received an acknowledgment letter confirming they received your appeal, that could be concerning - you should have gotten that within 2 weeks of filing the appeal.

keep filing ur weekly claims even while waiting for appeal!!!!! alot of people dont know this but u need to keep certifying every week or u wont get backpay if u win appeal

When my cousin got denied last year his hearing was scheduled almost 4 months later! But then his employer didn't show up so he automatically won. The whole system is ridiculous if you ask me. Good luck!

I've been through this frustrating process too. After weeks of getting busy signals and disconnections trying to check on my appeal status, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to PA UC in about 20 minutes. They basically call for you and connect you when an agent answers. Cost money but saved me days of frustration. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - I was able to get an update on my appeal timeline and they confirmed they had all my documents.

I work as an employment counselor and can tell you that the PA appeal process is currently taking approximately 10-12 weeks from filing to scheduled hearing. The referee office is dealing with a significant backlog due to staffing shortages. Here's what you should do while waiting: 1. Continue filing weekly claims as mentioned above 2. Prepare any documentation that supports your case (pay stubs, communication with employer, etc.) 3. Make sure your contact information is current in the system 4. If it's been more than 12 weeks, you can contact your state representative's office - they often have liaisons who can inquire about delayed appeals When you do get your hearing notice, you'll typically have only 7-10 days advance notice, so check your mail frequently.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I waited 14 weeks for my hearing and then they CANCELED it the day before because the "referee was sick" and rescheduled for another MONTH later!!! Its a complete joke and nobody cares about us regular people trying to survive.

Update: I finally called the appeals office directly and they told me my hearing is tentatively scheduled for early March! That's about 10 weeks from when I filed the appeal. They said I should receive the official notice in the mail about a week before the actual hearing. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!