PA UC eligibility after job offer fell through & resignation from previous employer

Sorry about your situation! From my experience, PA is really strict about voluntary quits, even with a job offer that falls through. They'll probably investigate whether you had "necessitous and compelling" reasons to quit. Did you get the new job offer in writing? That's SUPER important for your case.

You actually have a decent chance at approval. This falls under PA's "necessitous and compelling" reason to quit if you can prove you had a firm job offer that fell through. Make sure you upload to your dashboard: 1) your resignation letter mentioning the new job, 2) the written job offer, and 3) ANY communication about the job falling through. If you don't have #3, email the company asking them to confirm in writing why the position wasn't available. The examiner will be looking for proof you quit for a DEFINITE job offer, not just a possibility.

I went through this exact situation last year. PA UC examiners look at whether you had a "reasonable assurance" of another job before quitting. If you had the offer in writing with a start date, and can document the offer was rescinded through no fault of your own, you have a good case. Be prepared to explain all this clearly in your fact-finding interview. Have you been able to schedule your interview with an examiner yet? That's where getting through on the phone lines becomes critical.

If you're having trouble reaching PA UC on the phone, you might want to try Claimyr (claimyr.com). It helped me get through to an actual person when my claim was stuck for weeks. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. I was skeptical at first but was desperate after calling 50+ times myself. Getting through to someone helped me find out exactly what documentation they needed for my case.

To address the question about your previous employer saying you could return after 6 months - that's actually irrelevant to your UC claim. What matters is that 1) you had a definite job offer when you quit, and 2) the job fell through through no fault of your own. Make sure to document EVERYTHING and be 100% honest in your fact-finding questionnaire. Keep detailed records of all your job search activities too - PA requires you to complete and document at least 2 work search activities each week you claim benefits.

my sister had almost exactly the same thing happen and she got approved but it took like 7 weeks!!!! they made her appeal the first decision because they denied her initially. keep all ur emails about the job offer and keep applying to jobs and documenting everything. the wait is crazy but if u have proof of the job offer u should eventually get approved

I HATE that they make u wait so long!!! The system is DESIGNED to make people give up!!! I had to live on credit cards for 2 months while waiting for my determination. RIDICULOUS!!!!!

To answer your earlier question - yes, if approved, you'll receive backpay for all eligible weeks you claimed. For uploading documents, log into your dashboard, go to "My Documents," and there should be an upload button. If you can't see it, try using a different browser (Chrome works best with their system). Regarding contacting them, I recommend trying the PA UC phone line exactly at 8:00am when they open. That's when you have the best chance of getting through without using a service.

I used Claimyr after trying the 8am trick for two weeks with no success. Got through in about 30 minutes. The rep explained that my case needed specific documentation I didn't know about, so I was able to resolve my issue before it turned into a full denial. For your situation, I'd recommend getting through to someone ASAP to make sure your case is properly documented rather than waiting for an automatic denial and then having to appeal.

Yes, they connected me directly to a UC representative who pulled up my claim and helped me. The rep told me exactly what documents they needed and the best way to submit them. For your case, make sure you emphasize that you had a FIRM offer that was rescinded through no fault of your own. That's the key to getting approved under PA's rules for voluntary quits.

One more thing - make sure you're answering your phone even if you don't recognize the number. UC examiners often call from blocked or strange numbers, and if you miss their call, it can delay your case even more. Also check your spam/junk email folder daily for any communications from them. When they finally do contact you, be prepared to clearly explain your situation in a concise, factual way.