PA UC eligibility after termination for attendance points - can I still qualify?

Yes, you can likely qualify. In PA, being fired for attendance points is often NOT considered willful misconduct if you had legitimate reasons for your absences. The key is whether you violated the policy deliberately or if there were circumstances beyond your control. Make sure to explain all your reasons (car trouble, family emergency, illness) when you file. PA UC will contact your employer for their side, so be prepared to provide any documentation you have of those legitimate reasons. They'll make a determination based on both accounts.

I got fired 4 attendance points at my job 2 yrs ago. Got UC no problem!!

You might qualify but it all depends on the details. My sister-in-law got denied after being fired for attendance even though she had reasons because her employer showed she had been warned multiple times. They considered that willful misconduct. You should definitely apply though because it really depends on the specific UC examiner who reviews your case and how your employer presents their side.

To give you the most accurate information: Pennsylvania UC examines whether your actions constitute "willful misconduct" when determining eligibility after termination. For attendance issues, they look at: 1. Did you have good cause for the absences? 2. Were you aware of the employer's attendance policy? 3. Did you take reasonable steps to notify your employer? Make sure you gather documentation for all your absences - doctor's notes, car repair receipts, any text messages where you notified managers, etc. Submit everything with your initial claim. Also, be completely honest about receiving warnings - lying will definitely disqualify you. In my experience assisting people with claims, attendance point systems often result in approved claims if you had legitimate reasons and followed proper call-off procedures, even with prior warnings.

When I got fired from Giant Eagle last year for points they said I didn't qualify but then my friend told me I should've appealed it cause his brother got approved in the same situation but I didn't know you could do that so I missed my chance :

I was in your exact situation in January - fired for attendance points from my manufacturing job. Applied for UC and got denied initially. BUT then I appealed and had a hearing where I explained all my absences (childcare issues, car problems). The referee overturned the decision and I got approved! The key thing the referee kept asking was if I followed the call-off procedure and if I had documentation. So definitely apply and be prepared to appeal if needed. Good luck!

One thing I forgot to mention - while you're waiting for a determination, you still need to file your biweekly claims. A lot of people don't realize this and miss out on payments they would've been eligible for if their appeal is successful. So even if your initial application is pending or denied, keep filing every two weeks!

When I tried calling PA UC about my denied claim for something similar, I spent DAYS trying to get through. Busy signals for hours, then would finally get in the queue only to get disconnected. Eventually I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Saved me so much frustration and the agent I spoke with explained exactly what documentation I needed to submit for my appeal.

Just so you know, LOTS of people get denied the first time around - it's practically routine at this point. The system is designed to discourage people from following through. If you get denied initially, don't panic and definitely appeal. I was denied twice before finally getting approved after explaining my situation to an actual person during the hearing. The trick is to be persistent and document EVERYTHING.

Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice! I've started gathering all my documentation - found my doctor's note, text messages showing I followed call-off procedures, and car repair receipts. Going to file my initial claim tomorrow and prepare for a possible appeal just in case. I'll keep filing the biweekly claims regardless of the initial decision. Fingers crossed it all works out!