PA UC examiner gave wrong termination date - will this affect my case decision?

The date difference shouldn't be a huge problem as long as you've provided the correct documentation. The examiner's main concern is determining if you were fired for willful misconduct or let go for other reasons. The exact termination date matters more for when your benefits would start, not necessarily for eligibility. Since you uploaded your evidence to the fact finder, you've done your part. The system should register that information before they make their final decision.

same thing happened to my brother last month!!! his boss put the wrong date and the UC people didn't even care. they just fixed it in there system. don't worry so much!!

The date discrepancy is something they're used to handling. What's more important is that you've documented and reported the correct information. In PA, benefit eligibility starts the week after your last day worked, so the 5-day difference might shift when you can claim your first week, but it shouldn't affect the overall decision about your eligibility. What matters more is the reason for separation. If this was a termination, the examiner is investigating whether it was for willful misconduct (which would disqualify you) or for other reasons (which would qualify you). Focus on that aspect rather than the date discrepancy. The fact that you've already uploaded documentation to the fact finder is excellent - that's exactly the right step to take.

I had a simlar issue but worse - my employer said I QUIT when I was actually FIRED! Took forever to resolve because they kept saying I voluntarily left employment. The date thing is minor compared to that. You should be fine as long as you provided proof.

If you're worried about how long this determination might take, I discovered Claimyr when I was dealing with my claim issues. It helped me actually get through to someone at UC when I couldn't get past the busy signals. I used it to talk to an agent about a similar documentation issue and got it resolved way faster than waiting for the system to catch up. Their site is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Helped me a ton when I was stuck in limbo with my claim.

One important thing - if for some reason they do use the wrong date in their determination, you can still request a reconsideration or file an appeal. You have 15 days from the date on the determination letter to appeal. Don't panic if the initial determination has errors - the appeals process exists for exactly these situations. Just make sure you meet that 15-day deadline if needed.

My employer did something similar but it was the other way around - they had me terminated LATER than I actually was. It was a mess because they were trying to claim I was paid for days I wasn't! PA UC is so frustrating sometimes. Document EVERYTHING and be prepared to appeal if needed. The system is designed to be confusing.

Just wanted to follow-up - did you hear back yet? Curious how long it took for them to make a decision for you...

Congratulations on getting approved! This is a great example for others who might be dealing with similar date discrepancies. It shows that the PA UC system can handle these issues when you provide proper documentation. The fact that they corrected the date and approved your claim in just 8 days is actually pretty good timing. Thanks for updating us with the outcome - it'll definitely help others who find this thread when they're going through the same stress!