PA UC question - Returning to work for just one week - Will this mess up my benefits?

just take the job and dont report it lol thats wat i did

You absolutely need to report ANY earnings when you file your weekly claim for that week. PA UC allows you to work part-time while receiving partial benefits, but only if your earnings don't exceed your weekly benefit amount. When you file for that week, you'll answer 'yes' to the question about working, enter the total hours and gross earnings (before taxes), and the system will automatically calculate any partial benefit you might still qualify for. Your claim will remain open, and you can continue filing as normal after that week.

I had this EXACT situation in January!!!!! My old job called me for a 5-day special project. I was so worried it would RUIN my benefits but it was fine!!! Make sure you report the EXACT hours though because they DO check with employers and if the numbers don't match you'll get an OVERPAYMENT notice later and those are a NIGHTMARE to fix!!!! I know because my sister had one last year and still fighting with UC about it!!!!

My cousin had something similar happen and he just didnt file for unemployment that week then started again the next week and it worked fine

I've seen so many people struggle with getting through to PA UC to fix issues with their claims. If you need to talk to someone about your specific situation (which I would recommend before accepting the work), try using Claimyr. It helped me get through to an actual person when I had a similar question about temporary work. Their site is claimyr.com and you can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Getting actual confirmation from a UC rep gave me peace of mind about exactly how to handle reporting my temp work without messing up my claim.

this system is completely broken. I worked 2 days last month and reported it properly and they still suspended my benefits for THREE WEEKS saying I had an "eligibility issue" that needed to be "reviewed" - when I finally got through to someone they said everything was fine and fixed it in 5 minutes. But I lost 3 weeks of payments because of their incompetence. So expect problems no matter what you do.

Here's the official answer from someone who works with UC claims: When you work during a week you're claiming benefits, you MUST report those earnings when filing for that week. The system uses a partial benefit calculation formula: they deduct 40% of your weekly benefit rate from your gross earnings, then subtract that amount from your weekly benefit to determine what you'll receive. Example: If your weekly benefit is $400 and you earn $300 that week, they'll deduct $160 (40% of $400) from $300, leaving $140, which is then subtracted from $400, giving you a $260 partial benefit. If your earnings are too high for any benefit that week, you'll just receive $0 for that week only, but can continue claiming as normal afterward. Your claim remains open throughout your benefit year regardless of individual weeks with earnings.

my frend worked like 3 weeks and then went back on UC no problem just make sure u file every week

what kind of work is it for just 1 week? sounds sketchy

One important thing nobody mentioned: keep detailed records of your work hours, pay stubs, and any communication from your employer about the temporary nature of the work. If your claim gets flagged for review (which sometimes happens with partial work weeks), having this documentation ready will help resolve issues quickly. Also, Pennsylvania requires you to continue your work search activities even during weeks you work part-time, so don't forget to complete and log your required work search activities for that week as well.

Take the work! I was in almost the exact same situation last year - got called back for a 4-day project while on UC. I was terrified it would mess everything up but it was totally fine. Just make sure when you file that week you answer YES to working, put in your exact hours and gross pay, and the system calculates everything for you. I ended up getting a partial benefit that week since my earnings weren't super high, then went right back to normal filing the next week. Your claim stays open the whole time - no reapplying or waiting periods. The extra money from that week of work plus the partial benefit actually helped me a lot financially. Just keep all your pay stubs and documentation in case they ever ask for it later!