PA UC claim system forcing new claim after being fired for giving notice - eligible for benefits?

The UC system is looking at your most recent employment, which was the PRN job. Since you were separated from that job due to childcare issues (which is generally considered a voluntary quit), that's probably why it's asking for a new claim. You should absolutely apply though - being fired after giving notice from your long-term job should qualify you for benefits. The key is to clearly explain in your application that you were FIRED after submitting notice (not that you quit). Make sure to document everything including the doctor's note and any communication about your termination.

ur gonna need to file the new claim. the system doesnt care why ur last job ended it just sees u had a new job after the old one. when u file make sure u put all ur employment details for both jobs. good luck getting thru to anyone tho lol

I can clarify a few things based on PA UC rules: 1) Your benefit eligibility is primarily based on your employment during the base year (the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before filing) 2) Being terminated after giving notice is generally NOT considered misconduct, so you should qualify for benefits from the long-term job 3) Quitting the PRN position due to childcare issues might be considered a necessitous and compelling reason if you can document that the childcare problem was unexpected and you made reasonable efforts to solve it 4) The system is asking for a new claim because there was a break in your employment status (you became employed again after the termination) File the new claim and clearly document both separations. If you get denied, appeal immediately - many initial denials are overturned on appeal.

I had something similar happen last year!! Except I was laid off and then took a temp job for 3 weeks before it ended. The system wanted me to file a new claim too and it was SO FRUSTRATING because the temp job paid way less than my main job. But I found out later that they still look at ALL your wages from the base period. So you should be ok benefit-wise as long as you had that longer job during your base period.

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED TO DENY YOU!!!! I went through EXACTLY this in 2023 and they denied me claiming I voluntarily quit my last job even though I was FORCED out. Then they made me wait 12 WEEKS with NO INCOME while they "reviewed" my case. You NEED to start calling them EVERY DAY until you get someone who knows what they're doing!!!!

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I'm a former PA UC claims examiner, and I can tell you this is a common situation. Here's what will happen: You'll file the new claim, and during the process, you'll need to provide separation information for both employers. The claim will likely go to manual review because of the PRN job separation (childcare issues). Be prepared to provide documentation about your childcare situation. If that separation is deemed voluntary without cause, you may be subject to a waiting period based on that job. However, your benefit amount will still be calculated using your base period wages, which should include the longer-term position if it was within the last 18 months. Also important: make sure you continue filing your weekly certifications even while waiting for a determination on your eligibility. If approved, you'll only be paid for weeks you properly certified.

wait did u actually get something in writing saying u were fired FOR giving notice?? that sounds super illegal, u might wanna talk to a lawyer about that too

I went through something very similar in 2022! Got fired after giving notice and then had a brief job that didn't work out. The system definitely forces you to file a new claim when there's any employment gap, even if it's just a few weeks. My advice: file the new claim ASAP and be super detailed about both separations. For the firing after giving notice, emphasize that THEY terminated you - you were willing to work your notice period. For the PRN job, document everything about the childcare situation being unavoidable. One thing that helped me was writing out a timeline with exact dates and what happened at each job before filling out the application. PA UC can be slow to process but they do eventually get it right if you give them all the facts upfront. Also keep copies of everything you submit - you'll likely need them again if there are any follow-up questions.