PA UC partial payment calculation with 4-hour training before new job - will I get full benefit minus $80?

Congrats on the new job! PA UC has a specific formula for partial benefits. You don't just subtract dollar for dollar. The way it works is that 30% of your weekly benefit rate (WBR) is your "partial benefit credit" - this is what you can earn before reductions. Any earnings above that get subtracted from your WBR. So let's calculate: - Your WBR: $605 - 30% of $605 = $181.50 (your partial benefit credit) - Your earnings: $80 Since $80 is less than your partial benefit credit of $181.50, you will receive your FULL weekly benefit amount of $605. You don't lose anything!

i got part time work last month while on uc and YES you can earn up to 30% of ur weekly amount without losing ANY benefits!!!! its called partial benefit credit

Just make SURE you report those earnings correctly when you file your weekly certification for that week! I made the mistake of not reporting 2 hours of paid training last year and got hit with an overpayment notice 6 months later. Such a headache to deal with. They'll ask if you worked or earned any income - be sure to say YES and report the $80. But like others said, with your benefit amount being $605, this small amount of earnings won't affect your payment amount at all.

u report GROSS earnings always! before taxes and everythign are taken out. dont forget

I tried to reach the PA UC office for WEEKS when I had a similar situation with part-time work while on unemployment. Always busy signals or disconnects. Finally I found Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through in less than 1 hour after weeks of trying on my own. They have this demo video that shows exactly how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 - saved me so much stress! The agent confirmed everything everyone's saying here about the 30% rule, plus gave me some tips for my specific situation.

Wait, I'm confused about something. Does the 4 hours of training mean you're technically employed starting on the 26th? Or is the official start date still December 2nd? Because I think that might affect things too - not just the earnings but whether you're considered employed that week or not.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful responses! I'm relieved to know I'll still get my full benefit that week. To clarify about the employment question - my official start date is December 2nd when I begin regular hours. The HR person described the November 26th training as just onboarding paperwork and basic safety training, not my actual employment start.

The UC system is so messed up! When I had a similar situation last year, they completely messed up my claim and I had to wait 6 WEEKS to get it fixed!!! The 30% rule isn't always applied correctly in their system. I would CALL THEM DIRECTLY before that week to confirm everything, otherwise you might end up with no money and bills to pay!

To give you the complete picture, here's the exact PA UC partial benefit calculation: 1. They take 30% of your Weekly Benefit Rate (WBR) as your Partial Benefit Credit (PBC) 2. Subtract your gross earnings from your WBR 3. If the remainder is $5 or more, that's your partial benefit 4. If the remainder is less than $5, you get no benefit that week In your case: - WBR: $605 - PBC: $181.50 (30% of $605) - Earnings: $80 - Since $80 is less than your PBC, you get your full WBR of $605 One more important thing - when you start your job on December 2nd, make sure to report that you've returned to full-time work on your last weekly certification. This closes your claim properly.

Congratulations on landing the new job! Just wanted to add one more tip from my experience - make sure to keep documentation of that $80 payment (pay stub, direct deposit record, etc.) in case PA UC ever audits your claim later. I had to provide proof of earnings from 8 months prior when they did a random review of my case. Also, since you mentioned budgeting for the transition week, remember that your unemployment payment might come a day or two later than usual if their system flags the earnings report for manual review (even though it shouldn't affect your benefit amount). Better to plan for a slight delay just in case!

Just wanted to share my recent experience with this exact situation! I had a similar 4-hour orientation before starting my new job last month and was worried about the same thing. Like everyone said, the 30% rule saved me - I got my full benefit amount that week even though I reported the small earnings from orientation. One thing I learned though is to make sure you answer "yes" when they ask if you're able and available for work during that certification week, since the 4 hours of training doesn't make you unavailable for other full-time opportunities. PA UC processed it smoothly and I got paid as usual. Best of luck with the new job!