PA UC denied instantly - 'no wages reported' despite 9 years at university job?

SAME EXACT THING happened to me last month!!! Worked at a PA insurance company for 4 years, got laid off, applied for UC, and BAM - denied in minutes with that "no wages reported" message. I freaked out thinking i was gonna lose my apartment. turns out the system is TOTALLY BROKEN. My employer had reported my wages using an old federal EIN number that didn't match what's in the UC system. took me 3 weeks of calling NONSTOP to get someone to fix it. UC system is garbage!!!

This sounds like a wage record issue, not an actual denial of benefits. When large institutions like universities restructure, sometimes there's a reporting gap in the quarterly wage data. Since you worked remotely from Ohio while employed in PA, there might also be an interstate wage verification delay. Here's what you should do: 1. File an appeal immediately (you have 15 days from determination date) 2. Gather all documentation showing your employment (W-2s, pay stubs, employment contract) 3. Contact your university HR department to confirm they've properly reported your wages to PA UC 4. Request a wage investigation through your UC portal under "Services" This is quite common with university employees, and it's typically resolved in your favor once they verify your wages manually.

ya this happens alot with big employers. my cousin works at temple and had same problem. just appeal it and upload ur w2s in the portal. they will fix it.

The "no wages reported" issue is extremely common for educational institutions in Pennsylvania. I had this exact problem after leaving my position at Pitt last year. The key is getting through to an actual UC representative who can manually verify your wages. I spent two weeks getting busy signals before I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to a PA UC agent in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to see my wages in their system but confirmed there was a reporting mismatch between the university's EIN and what the UC system had on file. They fixed it on the spot and my claim was approved the next day. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 Definitely worth it when you consider how long you might wait otherwise, especially with the current backlog in the system.

This sounds like a wage record transfer issue. Since you worked remotely from Ohio but for a PA employer, your wages should still be eligible for PA unemployment, but there may be an interstate wage verification needed. When you work across state lines, sometimes wages need to be manually verified through the Interstate Connection Network (ICON). Also check if your university might have multiple EINs (Employer Identification Numbers) - large institutions sometimes have different EINs for different departments or campuses, and your wages might be filed under one that doesn't match what the UC system is checking. Did you receive any confirmation number when you filed? And did you list your work address as being in PA or OH?

btw when u appeal make SURE u include ALL ur paystubs not just the last few. they tried to tell me they only needed my most recent ones but that was BS. upload EVERYTHING! and take screenshots of the upload confirmation page cuz they lost my docs the first time!!

To clarify about the interstate wage issue: Since you paid PA taxes, your wages should be in the PA system. The "no wages reported" issue is more likely due to: 1. A lag in quarterly reporting (if your separation was very recent) 2. EIN mismatch as others have mentioned 3. The university possibly misclassifying your employment status When you file your appeal, specifically request a "Wage Investigation" and mention that you were a W-2 employee paying PA taxes while working remotely from Ohio. Include copies of your W-2s showing the PA state withholding. The appeal process should resolve this, but getting through on the phone will expedite things considerably.

have u tried emailing ur state rep? my boyfriends claim was stuck for like 2 months and his state rep fixed it in like 3 days

Since your employer is in PA, you'd contact the PA state representative for the district where your employer is located. They can often work wonders with UC issues since they have direct contacts within the department. Regarding your cross-state situation: This is actually very common post-COVID with remote workers. The rule is you file unemployment in the state where the work was performed, which in your case is technically Ohio (where you physically were), even though the employer is in PA. However, since you paid PA taxes, you'd file an interstate claim through PA claiming Ohio wages. This confusion alone could be why their automated system instantly denied you - it might need manual review by someone who understands interstate claims.

did u check ur spam folder? sometimes the denial isnt really a denial its just asking for more info but the email goes to spam

I tried calling Claimyr after seeing someone recommend it on another thread. Got through to unemployment in about 15 minutes after trying on my own for two weeks. Just sharing in case it helps someone else who's desperate.

Just to provide some clarity on interstate claims since there seems to be some confusion: 1. For remote workers, the state where you physically performed the work (Ohio in your case) is typically considered your work location, regardless of where your employer is located. 2. However, since you paid PA taxes, your wages were likely reported to PA, which complicates things. 3. In your specific situation, you might need to file what's called a "combined-wage claim" where your wages from multiple states are combined. When you speak with a UC representative, specifically ask about combined-wage claims and whether your situation requires one. The good news is that these issues are resolvable - they just require getting through to someone who understands the interstate wage system.