PA UC appeal timeline - stuck in limbo with no updates for weeks

Appeals are taking forever right now, but 3 weeks after the hearing is actually getting into concerning territory. Did you create an account on the PA UC appeals portal? That's different from the regular unemployment dashboard. Sometimes more details show up there. Also, did you receive any confirmation email after your hearing?

The current timeline for appeal decisions is approximately 4-6 weeks after the hearing, so you're still within the normal timeframe. PA UC is struggling with a backlog. The most important thing is that you continue filing your weekly claims during this waiting period! If you win your appeal, you can only get paid for weeks you properly claimed. To check on your appeal status, you need to: 1. Call the UC Service Center at 888-313-7284 2. When prompted, select the option for appeals 3. Have your appeal confirmation number ready (it should be on your hearing notice) And yes, there is a separate appeals system. Log in at https://www.uc.pa.gov/appeals

i went through this last yr and it took them 5 weeks after my hearing to update anything. then one day the money just showed up on my card with no warning. keep filing every week!

ya they paid everything at once including all the back weeks. was like $4300 out of nowhere lol

The PA UC system is DELIBERATELY making this process as DIFFICULT as possible! They're hoping you'll just give up. I waited EIGHT WEEKS after my hearing before getting a decision letter. And guess what? They ruled against me even though I had all the evidence! Had to file a SECOND appeal to the board. The whole system is rigged against workers!!!

Eventually yes, but it took another 3 months and I had to get legal aid involved. Don't let them intimidate you!

Has anyone tried using Claimyr to reach someone about appeals? I was stuck in appeal limbo for weeks but used their service to actually get through to a human at PA UC. They connected me to an agent in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for days. The agent was able to tell me my appeal was actually approved but just hadn't been processed in the system yet. Saved me weeks of stress. You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 or just go to claimyr.com

It worked for me - they basically just keep calling the UC number for you until they get through. Then they call you and connect you to the agent. Took about 18 minutes when I used it. Worth it to finally get answers.

I think your getting worried to early. Only 3 weeks since hearing is normal. My nieghbor works for unemployment office (not in appeals but still) and she says theyre running 4-6 weeks behind on everything right now. As long as you keep filing weekly claims youll get all your money when they finally approve it. Just hang in there!

did you try contacting your state representative? thats what i did when my claim was stuck for 2 months. their office has special contacts at uc and got my issue fixed in 3 days.

yep just google your address + PA state representative to find yours. call their office and say you need help with unemployment. they'll email you a form to fill out that gives them permission to inquire about your case. they have special direct contacts at UC that regular people don't have access to.

Just checking back - have you had any updates? If you still haven't heard anything, I'd recommend taking two actions: 1. Try the state rep approach mentioned above - it really does work 2. Call the Appeals office directly at 717-787-5122 (not the regular UC number) first thing in the morning (7:30am) when they're less busy And remember that referee decisions are typically mailed, not shown immediately in the system. So there's a chance a decision has been made but the letter is still on its way to you.

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone at the Appeals office! Turns out my appeal was actually approved 2 weeks ago but there was a system issue that prevented it from being processed. They're fixing it now and said I should see my payments within 3-5 business days. Thank you all for your help and advice!