PA UC timeline after getting fired - Weekly or biweekly claims with less than 1 year at job?

You file WEEKLY in Pennsylvania. The system is set up for weekly claims, and you need to file your first weekly claim the Sunday after you apply for benefits. Don't miss any weeks or they'll stop your payments! As for hearing back, my claim took about 3 weeks to process but that was after they requested additional info from my employer. Make sure he files his weekly claims even while waiting for approval.

ur husband should be fine getting UC since he was at previous job 3 years. they look at all work over last 18 months when figuring eligibility. took me almost a month to hear back when i got laid off in january

To answer your questions more specifically: 1. PA UC is always filed WEEKLY (every Sunday through Friday for the previous week) 2. Initial processing time is typically 2-3 weeks if there are no issues 3. If he was fired, expect a longer wait (4-6 weeks) as they'll need to determine if it was for cause 4. You must file your first weekly claim during the first week after applying 5. Continue filing weekly claims even while waiting for a determination The "performance issues" without written documentation could potentially work in your favor. When filing, be honest but concise about the separation reason. They will contact the employer for their side.

They are EXTREMELY slow right now processing new applications. My sister's boyfriend got laid off in February and it took 7 WEEKS to get his first payment!! The system is completely broken!! And yes you have to file claims EVERY SINGLE WEEK starting the first Sunday after you apply. Don't miss any or they'll make you reopen your claim which takes even MORE time!!!!

I was in a similar situation last year. After being fired, I tried for WEEKS to reach someone at PA UC to check on my claim status. Busy signals, disconnects, frustration! I finally used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent after my sister recommended it. They got me connected to a rep who fixed an issue with my claim that was causing the delay. Check out their video demo: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 But most importantly - YES file weekly claims starting the Sunday after applying, even without hearing back about approval!

dont they ask why he got fired on the application? make sure he answers that carefully, cuz if they think he was fired for misconduct they might deny benefits. my cousin got denied cuz of that but won on appeal.

To summarize what everyone has said and add a bit more information: 1. File weekly claims every week starting the first Sunday after application 2. Be prepared for a 3-6 week wait, potentially longer if there's an employer dispute 3. Register with PA CareerLink immediately (this is required within 30 days of filing) 4. Complete and log 2 work search activities each week (applications, interviews, etc.) 5. If your husband has a specific skill set, make sure to accurately describe it for proper job matching The base year calculation should include both jobs since it uses the last 18 months of work history. This works in your favor for eligibility and benefit amount calculations.

Just want to add that you should also keep detailed records of everything - save screenshots of your weekly claims, keep copies of any correspondence, and document all the work search activities you do each week. PA can ask for proof of your job search efforts at any time. Also, if you haven't already, sign up for direct deposit when you apply - it's much faster than waiting for paper checks. Good luck to your husband, and don't get discouraged if it takes a while to hear back!