PA UC vacation reporting dilemma - how to file when on vacation next week?

You're right to be concerned about reporting correctly. For your vacation week, you should absolutely file your weekly claim and honestly report that you were not able and available to work. When prompted about whether you were able and available each day, mark 'no' for the days you were on vacation. You won't receive benefits for that week, but your claim stays active. For this current week with the 5 hours of work, report the earnings as required, and you may receive partial benefits depending on how much you earned compared to your weekly benefit amount. Remember, failing to file for any week creates more complications than filing truthfully, even if it means no payment for that week.

when i went on vacation last yr i just skipped filing that week and resumed when i got back. didnt have any issues but maybe thats not right?? idk the uc rules r confusing

BE CAREFUL!!! I made the mistake of not filing one week when I was away and when I came back I had to REOPEN my entire claim which took FOREVER to process!!! The system locked me out and I couldn't get ANYONE on the phone for weeks. The UC system is designed to trip you up and make you lose benefits. ALWAYS file your weekly claim even if you know you won't get paid - just mark that you weren't available those days. Trust me, you don't want the HEADACHE I went through!!!

Congrats on getting a vacation! Hope you enjoy it. I think as long as you're honest you'll be fine. That's what I would do anyway.

I had this exact situation in January. Here's what you need to do: 1. For your current week with 5 hours of work: Report those earnings as normal. Answer YES that you were able and available to work (assuming you were available the other days). 2. For your vacation week: File your claim as usual, but answer NO to the question about being able and available to work for each day you're on vacation. You'll get $0 for that week. 3. For the week after vacation: Resume filing normally. The key is to never skip filing, even for weeks you know you won't be paid. This keeps your claim active and prevents system flags. For your partial work week, remember to report gross earnings (before taxes) on the week you WORKED, not when you get paid. I promise this won't trigger an investigation as long as you're truthful - the system is designed to handle vacation weeks.

Has anyone had luck actually reaching someone at the UC office to ask these kinds of questions? I've been trying to get through for 2 weeks about my own issue and it's always busy or disconnects me. So frustrating!

i think u can still get paid if u were available for part of the week? not sure tho

ANOTHER THING - make sure when you come back from vacation you keep up with your WORK SEARCH REQUIREMENTS that week!!! You still need to do your work search activities even in the week after vacation or they can disqualify you!!! PA UC is looking for ANY reason to deny benefits!!!

I took a vacation last summer while on UC and everything went fine. Just be honest on your claim form.

I went through this same situation a few months ago and can confirm what others have said - definitely file your weekly claim even for the vacation week. I was nervous about it too, but marking "no" for being able and available during vacation days didn't cause any issues at all. The system is set up to handle this. Just make sure you have your work search activities ready to go when you get back from vacation, and you should be all set. Enjoy your trip!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and this thread has been super helpful! Just wanted to add that I called the PA UC office yesterday (took about 45 minutes of redialing) and the rep confirmed what everyone here is saying - always file your weekly claim even if you won't get paid. She also mentioned that if you're going on vacation, you can actually file your claim early (up to 4 days before the week ends) so you don't have to worry about internet access while you're away. This might be useful for your vacation week! Also, for reporting your part-time work, make sure you report the gross amount you earned during the week you actually worked, not when you get the paycheck.

Just wanted to share my experience from last year - I was in almost the exact same situation and was super anxious about it too. I ended up following the advice to file my weekly claim during vacation and honestly reported that I wasn't available to work those days. Zero issues whatsoever! The system handled it perfectly - no payment for that week, but my claim stayed active and I resumed normal filing the following week. One tip that really helped me: I actually printed out screenshots of my completed vacation week filing before I left, just in case there were any questions later (there weren't, but it gave me peace of mind). The PA UC system might be confusing, but it's definitely designed to handle vacation situations as long as you're truthful about your availability. Have a great vacation and don't stress about it - you're doing everything right by being honest and continuing to file!

I've been on UC for about 6 months now and went through this vacation situation twice - once in November and again in February. Both times I filed my weekly claim and honestly marked that I wasn't available to work during my vacation days. Got $0 for those weeks as expected, but absolutely no problems with my claim continuing afterward. One thing I learned that might help you: when you're filling out the availability questions for your vacation week, PA UC asks about each individual day. So if you're leaving Wednesday and coming back the following Tuesday, you'd mark Tuesday as available and Wed-Mon as not available. The system will still give you $0 for the week, but this level of detail shows you're being completely honest. Also, don't forget that you still need to do your work search requirements for the week you return! I made that mistake my first vacation and had to scramble to complete them retroactively. The UC office was understanding since I called right away, but it's easier to just stay on top of it. Your approach of filing truthfully is 100% correct - skipping weeks causes way more headaches than just getting a $0 payment. Enjoy your vacation!

I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago and was just as worried as you are! Here's what worked for me: I filed my weekly claim during vacation and honestly answered "no" to being available for work those days. Got $0 that week as expected, but my claim stayed perfectly active. The key thing that helped me was logging into the system the day before I left to file early (you can file up to 4 days before the week ends) so I didn't have to worry about internet access while away. When I got back, I just resumed normal filing and everything went smoothly. The PA UC system actually handles vacation weeks really well as long as you're truthful. Don't stress about it - you're doing everything right by planning to file honestly rather than skipping the week entirely!

I went through this same situation last fall and completely understand your anxiety! Here's what I learned: definitely file your weekly claim during vacation and honestly report that you weren't available to work those days. You'll get $0 for that week, but your claim stays active without any issues. For your current week with 5 hours of work, report those gross earnings normally - you may still get partial benefits depending on your weekly benefit amount. The most important thing is to never skip filing a week, even if you know you won't get paid. I made the mistake of not filing during a long weekend trip and it created a huge mess with my claim that took weeks to sort out. The PA UC system is actually designed to handle vacation situations smoothly as long as you're honest about your availability. Also, remember you can file up to 4 days early, so you might want to file before you leave to avoid any internet connectivity issues while you're away. Enjoy your vacation and don't stress - you're handling this exactly the right way!

I went through this exact same situation about 3 months ago and was just as stressed about it! Here's what I did and it worked perfectly: I filed my weekly claim during vacation and honestly marked that I wasn't available to work those days. Got $0 for that week as expected, but my claim stayed completely active with zero issues. The key thing that really helped me was calling the UC office beforehand (it took forever to get through, but I eventually did) and they confirmed that filing truthfully during vacation is exactly what you're supposed to do - they actually said it's better to get a $0 payment than to skip filing entirely. For your 5-hour work week, just report those gross earnings normally when you file. One tip that saved me stress: I took screenshots of my vacation week filing confirmation just for my own records. The PA UC system handles vacation situations really well when you're honest about availability. Don't overthink it - you're doing everything right by planning to file truthfully!

I just wanted to jump in and say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I'm actually in a very similar situation - I have a vacation coming up in a few weeks and have been absolutely panicking about how to handle it with my UC claim. Reading through everyone's experiences has been such a relief. It's clear that the key is to always file your weekly claim and just be completely honest about your availability, even if it means getting $0 for that week. The fact that so many people have successfully done this without any issues gives me so much confidence. I especially appreciate the tips about filing early (up to 4 days before the week ends) and taking screenshots for peace of mind. This community is amazing - thank you all for sharing your real experiences and helping fellow UC recipients navigate these stressful situations!

I'm new to this community but have been following this thread closely as someone who's currently on PA UC and has been really anxious about these kinds of situations. This discussion has been incredibly reassuring! I love how everyone has shared their real experiences and given such consistent advice. It's clear that the golden rule is to always file your weekly claim and be completely honest about your availability, even if it means getting $0 for that week. The tips about filing early (up to 4 days before the week ends) and taking screenshots for peace of mind are brilliant. What really stands out to me is how many people have successfully handled vacation weeks without any issues by simply being truthful with the system. It seems like PA UC is actually designed to handle these situations smoothly - the problems only arise when people try to skip filing entirely. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experiences here. This kind of real-world advice is so much more helpful than trying to decipher the confusing UC website!

This thread has been such a lifesaver! I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation - I have a family wedding out of state next week and have been so stressed about how to handle my UC filing. Reading through everyone's experiences has completely put my mind at ease. It's incredible how consistent the advice is: always file your weekly claim and just be honest about not being available during vacation days. The fact that so many people have done this successfully without any issues really shows that the PA UC system is designed to handle these situations when you're truthful about it. I'm definitely going to use the early filing option (filing up to 4 days before the week ends) so I don't have to worry about finding good internet while I'm traveling. Thank you to everyone who shared their real experiences - this kind of practical advice is worth its weight in gold when you're navigating UC for the first time!