PA UC denied after 12 weeks pending - employer lied on separation info

You absolutely need to appeal this ASAP. Don't wait until the 15 days are almost up. This happens more often than you'd think - employers contest claims to keep their UC tax rates down. For your appeal, gather: 1. Copy of your written notice (hopefully you kept this) 2. Those text messages with your manager 3. Any final pay stubs showing you worked through your notice period 4. Written statement detailing the harassment issues 5. Names of coworkers who can verify you trained your replacement In your appeal letter, stick to facts and timeline. Avoid emotional language even though I know you're upset. The referee needs clear evidence that contradicts the employer's claim of job abandonment.

omg the EXACT same thing happened to me last year!!! my boss said i was a no-call no-show but i had PROOF i called off sick following company policy!!! these companies will say ANYTHING to avoid paying!!! fight this!!!

I helped my brother through this exact situation in 2024, and I can confirm that witness statements from coworkers can be extremely valuable in your appeal. The key is getting statements that specifically address the employer's claim about job abandonment. For your appeal hearing: 1. You'll receive a notice with the date/time (usually by mail and in your UC portal) 2. Hearings are mostly done by phone now 3. You can have witnesses participate 4. The employer will be on the call too 5. Both sides present evidence and testimony One critical thing - if you can't find your written notice, check if you sent any emails or texts MENTIONING the notice. Something like "As I mentioned in my notice last week..." can help establish you did provide notice. And yes, you can request a copy of your employer's statement to UC through your online portal or by calling the UC service center.

Those UC people don't care about our side AT ALL!!! My employer said i was fired for being late but i was late cuz THEIR SCHEDULING SYSTEM kept changing my start times!!! The whole system is RIGGED against workers!!!!

I know how frustrating it is waiting for UC to process claims only to get denied. I was in a similar situation last year and spent weeks trying to reach someone at PA UC to discuss my appeal. After hundreds of busy signals and dropped calls, I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to a UC representative in under an hour - totally worth it for getting my questions answered before my hearing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 For your specific situation, speaking directly with a UC rep before your appeal is crucial because they can tell you exactly what documentation the referee will be looking for and whether your text messages will be sufficient proof.

Appeal! Appeal! Appeal! I went through similar nonsense in January. My employer claimed I quit without notice when actually they cut my hours to basically nothing (constructive discharge). Initially denied but won on appeal. Here's what I learned that might help you: 1) If you can't reach UC by phone, use the message center in your dashboard for questions 2) For witness statements, they don't need to be notarized but should include the person's name, contact info, relationship to you, and specific facts they can verify 3) Print EVERYTHING for your appeal hearing - texts, emails, schedules, etc. 4) Be super specific about dates and times in your testimony 5) Don't interrupt when the employer is speaking (even when they're lying) My hearing was scheduled about 6 weeks after I filed my appeal. The referee was actually very fair and carefully considered all evidence. Take a deep breath - you've got this!

wait so if u appeal do u still file weekly claims during the process? im confused

i forgot to ask, did u check ur determination letter carefully?? sometimes they deny ppl for dumb technical reasons like u answered a question wrong or didnt report some tiny income. might be easier to fix that than fight about the separation if thats actually the problem

One more important tip - when you file your appeal (do it online if possible), clearly explain the specific facts that disprove the job abandonment claim. Don't just say "I disagree" or "This is unfair." For example: "I appeal this determination because I did NOT abandon my position. I provided written two-week notice on [date], worked all scheduled shifts through my final day on [date], and even trained my replacement. My manager [name] acknowledged my notice and final day. I have text messages and witness testimony to verify these facts." This approach immediately focuses the referee on the key dispute. Good luck with your appeal!