PA UC backdate question - applied in wrong state (NJ) first and lost months of benefits

Yes, PA UC can backdate your claim, but you need to specifically request it. Call the UC service center and explain that you filed in the wrong state initially based on incorrect guidance from your employer. Ask them to backdate your claim to your original layoff date in November. Make sure you have documentation ready: - The date you were laid off - Proof you applied in NJ when first unemployed - The NJ denial letter stating you should file in PA The sooner you request backdating, the better. There are time limits on how far back they'll go.

the same thing happend to me last year! i worked in delaware but live in pa and filed with pa first. got denied after weeks of waiting then had to file in DE. such a mess

Unfortunately the PA UC system is DESIGNED to make you fail!!!! They never tell you the right info until AFTER you mess up and then it's YOUR problem. I went through this exact situation but with Ohio. I filed in PA where I live and they waited 6 WEEKS to tell me I needed to file in OH where my company was based. By then I lost out on thousands of dollars and they refused to backdate!!! Don't count on them helping you. They'll make excuses about "interstate claims" and "jurisdiction issues" - it's all bureaucratic nonsense to avoid paying you what you deserve!!!!

You need to call the PA UC service center ASAP and request backdating. I was in a similar situation where I didn't know I needed to file right away (thought I had to wait until severance ran out). When I finally got through to someone, they helped me backdate my claim to my actual separation date. The problem is getting through to someone. I spent 3 weeks calling constantly and getting busy signals or disconnected. I finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 When you do reach someone, be ready to explain the whole situation clearly - that you were misled by your employer about which state to file in, and that you filed in NJ promptly after becoming unemployed. That should qualify you for backdating.

just wondering how much backpay your looking at? must be a nice chunk if it was from november

Here's what you need to know about backdating a PA UC claim in your specific situation: 1. PA UC policy allows backdating when there was a legitimate reason for late filing, and filing in the wrong state based on incorrect guidance is considered a valid reason. 2. You need to submit form UC-700, "Request for Backdating," which you can download from the PA UC website or request by phone. 3. On the form, clearly explain that you initially filed in NJ (where you live) based on your employer's guidance, and only discovered after the denial that you should have filed in PA (where you worked). 4. Include documentation: separation notice from employer, proof of your timely NJ filing, and the NJ denial letter citing PA as the correct state. 5. There's typically a 6-week limit for backdating requests, but this can be extended when interstate claim issues are involved. 6. While waiting for backdating approval, continue filing your biweekly claims for current weeks. This is a fairly common interstate issue, and PA UC staff are familiar with resolving it. The key is proper documentation and clear explanation of the circumstances.

i think you can also do this on the pa uc website somewhere in your dashboard. theres an option to request backdating i remember seeing it when i had to file last year but never used it

UPDATE: I just wanted to thank everyone for the advice! I filled out the UC-700 form and gathered all my documentation (layoff notice, NJ application confirmation, and denial letter). I also tried calling the PA UC service center but kept getting busy signals for two days straight. I decided to try Claimyr as someone suggested, and actually got through to a PA UC agent! The agent was super helpful and understanding of my situation. She said that since I filed in NJ promptly after becoming unemployed and only filed late with PA because of incorrect information, they should be able to backdate my claim to my original layoff date in November. She put notes in my account and said I should still submit the UC-700 form with my documentation to officially request the backdating. She mentioned it could take 2-3 weeks to process but looks promising! I'll update again when I hear back. THANK YOU all for your help!!!