PA UC benefits approved then employer filed late appeal - hearing scheduled after payment received

Yes, unfortunately employers can file appeals within 15 days of receiving the determination notice, not from when you applied. Sometimes employers don't respond initially but then decide to appeal once they get the official determination. At the hearing, you'll need to be prepared to counter their claims of misconduct. Bring any documentation showing your positive work history, performance reviews, etc. The good news is that the burden of proof is on them to prove misconduct, not on you to disprove it. Make sure you attend the hearing - if you don't show up, you'll automatically lose.

this happend 2 me last yr!!! my boss didnt say nothing 4 months then sudenly wanted 2 fight my benefits. the hearing was scary but i won cuz they couldnt prove i did anything rong. just tell the truth and bring any emails/txt that help ur case. good luck!!!

THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!! My employer waited until the last possible day to file their appeal and I was FURIOUS!!! I had already received over $6000 in back payments. These companies don't care about us at all - they just want to keep their UC tax rates low by fighting legitimate claims. The system is RIGGED against workers!!!

To answer your main question - yes, employers typically have 15 days to appeal from when they receive the determination notice, not from your application date. This sometimes creates situations exactly like yours where payments are issued before an appeal happens. For your hearing: 1. Prepare to explain why your separation wasn't misconduct 2. Bring any documentation showing positive performance 3. If you have evidence of the age discrimination, bring that too 4. Be professional and stick to facts, not emotions If they win the appeal, you would typically receive a notice of overpayment, but you can often arrange a payment plan or apply for a waiver if repayment would cause financial hardship. You also have the right to appeal their appeal decision if you lose.

I've been trying to reach PA UC for weeks about a similar issue (employer appealing after I got paid) but can't get through on the phone. Always busy signals or it hangs up after waiting forever. Anyone know a way to actually talk to someone there?

Happened to me too but my story is even crazier. Got approved, then my employer appealed 2 months later, had a hearing, won the hearing, then they appealed AGAIN to the board of review! Took almost 5 months to resolve completely. Just stick to the facts and you'll be fine if you were truly let go for non-misconduct reasons.

One important thing to know for your hearing - write down a timeline of events and have it with you. The referee will ask you specific questions about dates, warnings, conversations, etc. Having notes helps tremendously when you're nervous. Also, speak clearly and address the referee as "Sir" or "Ma'am" - first impressions matter a lot in these hearings.

is the hearing in person or on phone? the phone ones r easier cuz u can have all ur notes and stuff right infront of u and they cant see if ur nervous lol

make sure u call in 5 mins early for the hearing! my frend was late and the ref started without her and she lost her case

Update: Had my hearing yesterday! It was nerve-wracking but I think it went well. My ex-employer tried claiming I violated company policy, but when the referee asked for documentation of the policy and evidence I was trained on it, they couldn't provide anything! The referee seemed unimpressed with their case. Now I just have to wait for the decision. Thanks everyone for your advice - it really helped me prepare!