PA UC claim approved then suddenly disqualified - no explanation why

the same thing hppened to me last month. it was bcause they found out i was fired for misconduct even tho i told them i was laid off. did u get fired or quit? that might be why

This sounds like either a system glitch or a late-arriving piece of information that triggered an automatic disqualification. There are several possible explanations: 1. Your employer submitted additional information after your initial approval 2. There was an issue with your job search activities (PA requires you to register with PA CareerLink) 3. A system update flagged something in your claim that wasn't caught initially 4. They discovered wages from another employer you didn't report 5. A clerical error by a UC examiner You definitely need to speak with a claims examiner. Calling is usually futile - you'll likely get busy signals for hours. I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a rep without the wait. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 You should also check if there's a message in your dashboard explaining the disqualification.

You absolutely should continue filing your weekly certifications even while this is being resolved. If you stop filing and later win an appeal, they won't pay you for weeks you didn't certify. As for the sudden disqualification after approval, I've seen this happen when there's a mismatch between information you provided and what your employer reported. Check your dashboard messages - there should be a notice explaining the disqualification reason and your appeal rights. You have 15 calendar days from the mailing date to file an appeal.

I tried calling the UC service center for 3 weeks straight when this happened to me (different issue, but also got disqualified after approval). Busy signals ALL DAY LONG. I finally used Claimyr and got through to an agent in about 20 minutes. It was so worth it. The rep explained that in my case, they had received additional information from my employer that contradicted what I said about my separation reason. I was able to submit additional documentation and eventually won my appeal. Definitely keep filing your weekly claims while this gets sorted out!

appeals take forever tho. my brother had to wait like 3 months for his hearing. make sure u get a letter from ur old job proving layoff

The PA UC system is designed to be frustrating. They're hoping people will give up instead of appealing. Don't let them win! Your situation is sadly very common - I work in HR and see this happen all the time. Some tips: 1. File your appeal IMMEDIATELY (you have 15 days) 2. In your appeal, be very specific about being laid off with 20 others 3. Attach your termination letter with the appeal 4. Contact your former employer's HR to make sure they reported your separation correctly 5. Continue filing weekly claims (super important!) 6. Request a copy of your UC file through a Right to Know request to see what your employer told them They're probably overwhelmed with claims and made a simple error. Good luck!

One more thing - check if you applied for benefits within your benefit year but after returning to work. If you had a previous claim, went back to work, then filed again within the same benefit year without earning 6x your weekly benefit amount, you might be disqualified under Section 401(f) of the PA UC Law. This is a common issue that triggers automatic disqualifications.

my cousin works for unemployment and she says they're running a new system update that's causing all kinds of weird status changes. could be that? maybe check again tomorrow it might fix itself

I'm going through something similar right now - approved for 3 weeks then suddenly disqualified with a "failure to register with PA CareerLink" message even though I registered on day one! It's like they don't communicate between their own systems. I found out from a friend who works there that they're backlogged with employer responses and sometimes these come in weeks after initial approval, triggering automatic reversals. Since you have solid documentation of your layoff, you should definitely win the appeal. Just make sure to keep detailed records of everything - screenshot your dashboard messages, save all emails, and document every phone call attempt. The system is broken but persistence pays off. Good luck!

This is unfortunately becoming way too common with PA UC lately. I've been helping people in my community navigate these issues and what you're describing - approved then suddenly disqualified with a "voluntary quit" determination when you were clearly laid off - is happening a lot. Here's what I'd recommend based on what I've seen work: 1. **Get your employer involved ASAP** - Call your former HR department and ask them to verify what separation reason they reported to UC. Sometimes there's a miscommunication or clerical error on their end. 2. **Document everything** - Screenshot that dashboard message, save your layoff letter, and gather any emails about the department closure. You'll need this for your appeal. 3. **File that appeal within 15 days** but also try to resolve it faster through direct contact. The appeal is your safety net. 4. **Use the "Request Escalation" option** when you call - most people don't know this exists. After getting through (try Claimyr if regular calling doesn't work), specifically ask for your case to be escalated to a senior examiner for review. The fact that 20 people were laid off should make this pretty straightforward to verify. Your employer likely has records of the mass layoff that UC can access. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what - I've seen people lose months of benefits because they stopped filing during appeals. You've got good documentation so you should win this, it's just a matter of getting someone to actually look at your case properly.

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago - approved for UC benefits then suddenly hit with a "voluntary quit" disqualification even though I was clearly laid off due to company restructuring. It's incredibly frustrating and unfortunately more common than it should be. In my case, it turned out that when my employer submitted their response to the separation questionnaire, there was a coding error where they accidentally marked "quit" instead of "laid off" in their system. HR had to submit a correction form to UC, but it still took weeks to resolve even with clear documentation. A few things that helped me: - I got a written statement from my former supervisor confirming the layoff details - I requested a copy of the employer's response to UC (you can do this through a Right to Know request) - I kept detailed records of every phone call and interaction with UC The good news is that with 20 people being laid off, there should be plenty of documentation on your employer's end to support your case. Mass layoffs are usually well-documented for legal compliance reasons. Definitely keep filing your weekly claims during this process - I almost made the mistake of stopping and would have lost several weeks of back pay. The appeal process worked for me, but it took about 2 months total. Hang in there and don't give up - you have a strong case with proper layoff documentation!