PA UC appeal 'quashed for monetary determination' - what does this mean for my hearing?

sounds like good news actually! pretty sure quashed means dismissed or canceled. so they canceled the appeal hearing because they're approving u based on monetary eligibility. check ur dashboard for new payment info in next few days

The previous comment is not quite correct. "Quashed for monetary determination" typically means there was an issue with your monetary eligibility that needs to be resolved before they can proceed with the appeal about your separation reason. There are two main types of eligibility in PA UC: monetary (did you earn enough in your base year) and non-monetary (reason for separation). It sounds like they discovered a monetary issue that needs to be addressed first, as monetary eligibility must be established before they review separation issues. You should still call to confirm whether your hearing is canceled or not. Don't assume anything when it comes to appeals.

i think u should still go to the hearing just in case. better safe than sorry right?

PA UC Appeal Referee here. "Quashed" is a legal term meaning the appeal has been dismissed or set aside. When an appeal is "quashed for monetary determination," it means one of two things: 1. The UC office discovered you don't meet the monetary eligibility requirements (haven't earned enough in your base year), making the separation issue moot for now. 2. They discovered an error in your monetary determination that needs to be corrected before proceeding with separation issues. You should be receiving official documentation via mail explaining the specific reason and next steps. Your Tuesday hearing is almost certainly canceled, but you should still attempt to call to confirm. The appeal system and claims system sometimes don't communicate efficiently. If you disagree with the monetary determination, you can file a separate appeal specifically addressing the monetary issues once you receive the formal notice.

When i had my appeal last year they did the EXACT SAME THING the day before my hearing!! Turns out my employer reported my wages wrong on purpose to try to mess up my claim. Make sure you have ALL your paystubs ready to go because they're gonna ask for them. Good luck with PA UC - the whole system is designed to trip people up IMO.

UPDATE: I just got through to someone! The appeal referee was right - they found a discrepancy in my reported wages. My employer claimed I only worked there for 5 months when I was actually there for 9 months. Now I have to submit all my paystubs to prove my correct wages. The hearing is officially postponed until they resolve the monetary determination. Thanks everyone for the help!

To answer your follow-up question: Once they have your paystubs, the monetary redetermination typically takes 2-3 weeks. You won't need to file a new appeal for the separation issue - they'll automatically reschedule your hearing once the monetary eligibility is established. Just keep an eye on both your online portal and your mail for the new hearing date. Make sure your address is current in the system!

One more tip: When you submit your paystubs, include a cover letter that clearly lists your employment dates and weekly/monthly wages. Calculate the total base year wages yourself. This makes it easier for the examiner to verify your information and can speed up the process. Also, keep a copy of everything you submit for your records.

Yes, absolutely include your W-2 along with the paystubs. The more official documentation you can provide, the better. If you filed your taxes already, including a copy of your tax return (or at least the relevant pages showing your income) can also be helpful.

If you're having trouble getting specific answers about your claim status after submitting your documents, I'd recommend checking out claimyr.com to get through to PA UC directly. I used it when I had a similar wage dispute last year and it saved me weeks of waiting. Their system connects you to an actual PA UC agent so you can get real answers instead of guessing what's happening with your claim.