PA UC reporting requirements when starting new job - do I notify them or just stop claiming?

You definitely need to report that you started working! When you file your next weekly certification, answer truthfully that you worked and report your earnings for that week. The system will calculate if you're eligible for a partial payment based on how much you earned. Keep filing weekly as long as you're working part-time - you might still be eligible for partial benefits. Only stop filing when you're working full-time. This is super important to avoid overpayment issues later!

ALWAYS REPORT!!! I made this mistake last year and ended up owing PA UC over $2,300 because I just stopped claiming when I got a job. They consider it fraud if you don't report your work and earnings!!! They'll eventually find out through employer tax reports and then you're in BIG trouble. Not worth it!!!

When you file your weekly certification, you'll be asked if you worked during the week and how much you earned. Report your gross earnings (before taxes) for the days within that claim week. If your earnings are below a certain threshold, you might still get a partial benefit payment. The system calculates this automatically. Once you're working full-time, just stop filing weekly claims. Your claim stays open until your benefit year ends, but if you're not filing, you're not receiving benefits. There's no formal "closing" process needed. But definitely keep filing while part-time and report all earnings!

i had so much trouble with this when i started working again last year. kept getting different answers from different ppl at UC office when i called. have u tried getting through to them directly? if u need help getting thru the phone system try claimyr.com - it helped me actually reach someone after days of busy signals. they have a video showing how it works at https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. worth it to get a clear answer directly from UC about ur specific situation

congrats on the new job! my situashun was kinda different but when i got hired last fall i just stopped filing and nothing bad happened. but maybe i got lucky? idk the rules are so confusing lol

Ugh the PA UC system is so unnecessarily complicated!! Why can't they just have a simple button that says "I got a job, close my claim"?? But no, they make everything confusing so they can catch people in "fraud" later. I had to spend HOURS on the phone trying to figure this out when I started my part-time teaching job. Ridiculous system designed to trip people up!!

Update: I just completed my weekly certification and reported my work and earnings like you all suggested. The system calculated a partial payment since I only worked 3 days last week. This is so much clearer now - thank you everyone for the help! I'll keep filing and reporting honestly until I'm full-time, then I'll stop filing. Really appreciate all the advice!

Great to hear you got it sorted out! That's exactly how it's supposed to work - the system automatically calculates partial benefits when you're transitioning from unemployment to part-time work. You did the right thing by asking questions and reporting honestly. Best of luck with the new job, and hopefully you'll be full-time soon! 🎉

So glad to see you got it figured out! This is actually a really common confusion point - I went through the same thing when I started my current job while on UC. The key thing to remember is that PA UC is designed to support people during work transitions, not just full unemployment. That's why they have the partial benefit system. Keep doing exactly what you're doing - report honestly, let the system calculate your benefits, and everything will work out fine. Congratulations on the new job and thanks for sharing your update! It'll definitely help other people in similar situations.

This is such a great example of how asking questions and getting community help can save you from major headaches later! I went through something similar when I transitioned from full unemployment to a seasonal retail job last year. The partial benefit system really is a lifesaver during these transition periods - it helps bridge the gap while you're building up your hours. For anyone else reading this thread, definitely don't be afraid to ask questions here or call UC directly when you're unsure. The overpayment horror stories are real, but they're totally avoidable if you just report honestly from the start. Congrats on the new job @ElectricDreamer and thanks for sharing your update!

This is such a valuable thread! I'm bookmarking this for future reference. As someone who's been on PA UC for about 6 weeks now and actively job hunting, I was completely unaware of how the partial benefit system works during the transition back to work. I honestly thought it was an all-or-nothing situation where you either collect unemployment or you don't. Learning that you can report part-time earnings and still receive partial benefits is huge! It takes so much pressure off when job hunting - knowing that I don't have to worry about immediately losing all support the moment I start working again, even if it's just part-time initially. Thank you @ElectricDreamer for asking this question and everyone else for sharing your experiences and knowledge. This kind of community support is invaluable when navigating these complex systems!

This thread is amazing - exactly what I needed to see! I'm currently on PA UC and just had a phone interview yesterday for what would be a part-time position to start. I was honestly terrified about how to handle the transition if I get the job because I've heard so many horror stories about people accidentally committing "fraud" by not reporting properly. Reading through everyone's experiences here, especially @ElectricDreamer's successful update, gives me so much confidence that I can handle this the right way. The key takeaways seem crystal clear now: report all work and earnings honestly on your weekly certification, let the system calculate partial benefits if you qualify, and only stop filing when you're working full-time. It's such a relief to know that PA UC actually designed the system to support people during these transitions rather than trap them. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge and experiences - this community is incredibly helpful for navigating these complex situations!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm currently on PA UC and start a new part-time retail job next week. I was honestly planning to just stop filing my weekly claims because I thought that's what you're supposed to do when you get a job. Thank goodness I found this discussion! Now I understand that I need to keep filing and report my earnings so the system can calculate any partial benefits I might be eligible for. It's such a relief to know there's a proper way to handle this transition without accidentally getting into trouble later. The horror stories about overpayments are definitely motivation to do this right from the start. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - you probably saved me from making a costly mistake!

This thread is such a lifesaver! I've been on PA UC for about 5 weeks and just got called for an interview next week for a part-time warehouse position (similar to yours @ElectricDreamer!). I was genuinely confused about the whole process and honestly thought I'd have to choose between the job and my benefits. Reading through everyone's experiences here - especially your successful update - makes it so much clearer that the system is actually designed to help during these transitions, not punish people for finding work. The partial benefit calculation sounds like exactly what I'll need since warehouse jobs often start part-time before going full-time. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge and horror stories - you've definitely motivated me to handle this properly from day one. Fingers crossed I get the job and can follow in your footsteps with honest reporting and a smooth transition!

This entire thread is such a perfect example of how community knowledge-sharing can prevent major problems! I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago when I started a part-time delivery job while on PA UC. Like many others here, my first instinct was to just stop filing claims once I got the job - thankfully I asked around first and got similar advice to what everyone shared here. The partial benefit system really is a game-changer during job transitions. In my case, I was earning just enough from part-time delivery work to cover my basic expenses, but the partial UC benefits helped bridge the gap until I could get more hours. The whole process of reporting earnings weekly actually became routine pretty quickly, and the system's automatic calculations were always accurate. One thing I'd add for anyone reading this - keep detailed records of your earnings and hours worked each week. When you're doing part-time work, especially with variable schedules, it really helps to have everything documented when you're filling out your weekly certifications. Makes the whole process much smoother and gives you peace of mind that you're reporting everything correctly. Congratulations again @ElectricDreamer on handling this so well, and thanks for sharing your update! This thread is definitely going to help a lot of people navigate this transition successfully.

This is such an incredibly helpful thread! I've been lurking in this community for a while but had to create an account just to thank everyone for sharing their experiences. I'm currently on PA UC (week 4) and have been so anxious about what would happen when I eventually find work. Like so many others here, I had no idea about the partial benefit system and honestly thought it was all-or-nothing - either you're unemployed and collecting, or you're working and you're not. Reading through @ElectricDreamer's journey from confusion to successfully handling the transition, plus all the valuable insights from everyone else, has completely changed my understanding. The key message is so clear now: report everything honestly, let PA UC calculate what you're entitled to, and don't try to game the system by just disappearing. The horror stories about overpayments are definitely scary but also really motivating - it's clear that being upfront from the start is the only way to go. I feel so much more confident about my job search now knowing that there's actually support during the transition period, not just a cliff where all benefits disappear the moment you start working. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences, especially those who shared the difficult lessons learned. This community is amazing for helping people navigate these complex systems!

This thread has become such an incredible resource! I've been on PA UC for about 7 weeks and just accepted a part-time customer service position that starts Monday. Reading through @ElectricDreamer's journey and everyone's advice has completely prepared me for what I need to do. I was honestly panicking about how to handle the transition, but now I feel confident about the process: keep filing weekly certifications, report all work and earnings honestly, let the system calculate partial benefits, and only stop filing when I go full-time. The record-keeping tip from @Omar Farouk is gold too - I'm definitely going to track my hours and earnings carefully. It's amazing how this community came together to turn what could have been a stressful mistake into a learning opportunity for so many people. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and making this transition so much less scary!

This thread is absolutely incredible - thank you to everyone who contributed! I'm currently on PA UC (week 3) and have been dreading the job search partly because I was so confused about what happens when you start working again. Like so many others here, I assumed it was simple: get job, stop claiming benefits, done. But reading through @ElectricDreamer's experience and all the detailed advice from everyone else has completely opened my eyes to how the partial benefit system actually works. The consensus is crystal clear: report everything honestly on your weekly certifications, let PA UC calculate what you're entitled to, and never try to outsmart the system. The overpayment horror stories are definitely motivation to do this right from the start! I also love the practical tips like keeping detailed records of hours and earnings - that's going to make the weekly reporting so much easier. What really stands out to me is how this turned from one person's simple question into this comprehensive guide that's helping so many people. This is exactly why community forums are so valuable - you get real experiences and practical advice that you just can't find anywhere else. I feel so much more confident about my job search now knowing there's actual support during the transition period. Thanks everyone for creating such an amazing resource!

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm currently on week 2 of my PA UC claim and just had my first job interview yesterday for a part-time retail position. Before reading through all of these experiences, I was completely clueless about the partial benefit system and honestly thought getting any job meant immediately losing all UC support. The panic I felt about potentially starting part-time work has completely disappeared thanks to everyone's shared knowledge here. The process is so much clearer now: continue filing weekly certifications, report all work and earnings truthfully, let the system calculate partial benefits automatically, and only stop filing when working full-time. @ElectricDreamer's successful update really drives home that doing things the right way from the start is totally manageable. The horror stories about overpayments from @Miguel Diaz and others are definitely scary but also incredibly motivating to be honest from day one. I'm also taking notes on @Omar Farouk's advice about keeping detailed records of hours and earnings - that's going to be so helpful for accurate weekly reporting. This community has turned what felt like a confusing bureaucratic nightmare into a clear, manageable process. If I get this job, I feel completely prepared to handle the transition properly. Thank you everyone for creating such an amazing educational resource!