PA UC question: New job accepted - Do I just stop filing or notify unemployment?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a weird situation and not sure what the proper protocol is. I just accepted a job offer this morning (yay!). My previous company had us off for the summer, and I've been collecting UC benefits during this time. I've already told my old employer that I won't be returning when their summer break ends. My question is: What's the right way to handle my unemployment now? Do I just stop filing my weekly claims? Or am I supposed to formally notify PA UC somehow that I'm employed again? I don't want to mess anything up or accidentally commit fraud or something. Starting the new job in about 2 weeks.
16 comments
Join the conversation
Hugo Kass
Congrats on the new job! You need to report when you start work and receive your first paycheck. Until then, keep filing your weekly claims and report any earnings. When you do your weekly certification after starting work, there will be a question asking if you've returned to full-time work - answer YES to that. The system will automatically stop your claims after that.
0 coins
Simon White
•Thank you! So I should keep filing until I actually start the new position? That makes sense. I was worried I needed to call them or something.
0 coins
Nasira Ibanez
just stop filing. thats what i did last yr. no problems
0 coins
Hugo Kass
•This isn't the correct procedure. If you just stop filing without properly indicating you've returned to work, the system can flag your account. This could potentially cause issues if you need to reopen a claim in the future.
0 coins
Khalil Urso
Congrats on the new job!!! But be careful because my brother just STOPPED filing when he got a job and then six months later he got LAID OFF again and when he tried to reopen his claim they gave him PROBLEMS because he never properly closed the first claim!!! Make sure you do it RIGHT so you don't end up like him fighting with them for weeks to get benefits!!
0 coins
Simon White
•Oh wow, that sounds like a nightmare. I definitely don't want to deal with that if something happens with this new job. Thanks for the warning!
0 coins
Myles Regis
The official PA UC procedure is to continue filing your weekly certifications until you actually start working. When you file for the week you begin working, you'll mark that you've returned to full-time employment. The system will then automatically place your claim on inactive status. If you simply stop filing without indicating you've returned to work, your claim remains in an ambiguous state in the system. This can create issues if you need to reopen a claim later, as the system might flag inconsistencies in your filing history. This applies specifically to regular UC benefits - if you were on any special program, the procedures might vary slightly.
0 coins
Simon White
•Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to know. I'll continue filing until I start the new job, then indicate I've returned to full-time work on that certification. Really appreciate the clear explanation.
0 coins
Brian Downey
when i got hired last october i just stopped filing and everything was fine. but my cousin said she had to call the unemployment office to let them know. idk maybe the rules changed?
0 coins
Myles Regis
•The official procedure hasn't changed - you're always supposed to file for the week you return to work and indicate your employment status change. Your cousin did the proper thing. While some people don't experience immediate problems from just stopping, it can create issues down the road if you need to file again.
0 coins
Jacinda Yu
If you're having trouble getting through to someone at PA UC to verify the proper procedure, I used Claimyr last month when I had a similar question about ending my claim. They got me connected to a UC agent in about 20 minutes instead of spending days calling that busy number. You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 or visit claimyr.com. Super helpful when you need to speak to someone directly about your specific situation.
0 coins
Simon White
•Thanks for the tip! Based on the other responses, I think I know what to do now, but I'll keep this in mind if I run into any issues when closing my claim.
0 coins
Landon Flounder
THE RIGHT WAY is to KEEP FILING until you ACTUALLY START WORKING, then on that week's claim check YES that you returned to work! Do NOT just stop filing or they might think you're still eligible and then hit you with an overpayment later!!! The UC system is a MESS and they will find a way to make YOU pay for their mistakes!!!
0 coins
Nasira Ibanez
•omg calm down with the caps lol but yea that makes sense
0 coins
Simon White
Thank you everyone for the helpful responses! I'm going to continue filing my weekly claims until I actually start my new job. Then on that certification, I'll indicate that I've returned to full-time work. Seems like this is the proper way to handle it and will avoid any potential issues if I ever need to file again in the future.
0 coins
Hugo Kass
•Perfect plan. And congratulations again on the new job!
0 coins