PA UC claim on hold due to missed RESEA appointment - new job starting Monday

welcome to PA's stupid system... they LOVE creating open issues for RESEA stuff. happened to me too

This is a fairly common issue. When your RESEA requirement is triggered and you miss it, it automatically flags your account. The system doesn't understand that you're about to start work. You need to do three things: 1. Continue trying to log into PA CareerLink and check for RESEA workshops daily - sometimes they add new dates without notification 2. Upload a statement explaining why you missed the RESEA (the job offer that was delayed) in the document upload section 3. Most importantly, you need to actually speak with a UC representative to have them manually review and potentially remove the issue The waiting game won't work here - they need to manually clear this.

i had this exact same issue last month!! it was a NIGHTMARE. i uploaded everything and still nothing happened for like 3 weeks. then i finally got thru to someone and they fixed it in 5 minutes. the problem is getting someone on the phone.

RESEA is the worst part of PA unemployment! When you do get through, make sure you mention specifically that this is your last two weeks of benefits before starting work. I've had reps expedite issues when they know you're about to be employed. By the way, don't let anyone tell you that you can skip the RESEA because you have a job lined up - that's outdated advice. Under current PA UC rules, you still must comply with RESEA until your actual start date or risk benefit suspension.

I went through something kinda similar in May. What worked for me was calling right at 7:58am (they open at 8). I got through on my 3rd attempt doing this. Once I finally talked to someone, they removed the issue after verifying my job offer. Make sure you have all your new job details ready - start date, employer name, salary, etc. They'll ask for all of it.

Just to add to what others have said - this is a really common issue that requires speaking to a rep. One more tip: while you're waiting to get through, go ahead and fill out the official "Claimant Services Request Form" on the UC website. It creates a paper trail of your attempt to resolve the issue. Search for "UC-1089 form" in the search box. Include your job offer details and why you couldn't complete RESEA. This won't solve it immediately but creates documentation that you were proactive if there's any appeal later. Also, even though you're starting work, if the issue isn't resolved, make sure to keep filing your weekly claims until you actually receive your first paycheck. Don't stop filing just because you start working!

just wondering did anyone else notice they changed how the RESEA stuff works??? i had to do it last year and it was totally different

UPDATE: I tried the Claimyr service that someone recommended here and actually got through to a rep this morning! They said since I have documentation proving my new job starts on Monday, they can remove the RESEA hold. The payments should process within 2-3 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help.

This is exactly why I hate dealing with PA UC! The RESEA system is such a mess and creates so many unnecessary headaches when people are already stressed about finding work. I went through something similar earlier this year where I had a job lined up but the RESEA requirement kicked in at the worst possible time. The key is definitely getting through to an actual person on the phone - the automated system and online uploads rarely resolve these issues on their own. Once you talk to a rep and explain you have a confirmed start date, they can usually clear it pretty quickly. The hardest part is just getting through to someone! Glad to see you got it sorted out with Claimyr. It's ridiculous that we have to use third-party services to access our own unemployment benefits, but if it works, it works. Good luck with the new job starting Monday!