PA UC wage review taking forever - can I expedite or call someone?

I waited 6 weeks for my wage review last month. It's frustrating but thats just how slow they are right now. Keep filing your weekly claims though so when it's approved you'll get backpay.

The wage review process is taking 4-8 weeks currently due to high volume. Make sure you uploaded all your pay stubs and W-2s clearly in the dashboard. If any documents are missing or unclear, they'll reject it without telling you and you'll have to start over. You should also keep checking your dashboard for any correspondence requiring action - they don't always email you when they add something.

This happened 2 me in Jan and took 7 wks. So anoying!! The system is broken but nuthin we can do bout it except wait. Good luck!!

I went through this EXACT SAME THING in February!!! It took them 5 weeks to review my wages and I couldn't get ANYONE on the phone no matter how many times I called. The UC system is COMPLETELY BROKEN and they don't care that people are struggling to pay bills while they take their sweet time! I ended up having to borrow money from family just to make rent while waiting.

I was in the same position about 6 weeks ago and got desperate after not being able to reach anyone at UC for weeks. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and actually got through to a person at UC within 30 minutes. The rep was able to check on my wage review status and even expedited it when I explained my financial hardship. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Definitely worth it since I was able to get my correct benefit amount processed within a week after that call.

The official timeframe for wage review is 4-6 weeks, but many are taking longer due to staffing shortages. A few things to know: 1. Continue filing weekly claims during this time 2. Your payment amount will be adjusted retroactively once approved 3. Make sure you're checking your dashboard for any information requests 4. If you uploaded employer-issued documents (not handwritten), your review should be straightforward If you're experiencing severe financial hardship, there are two options for expediting: 1. Contact your state representative's office and request assistance 2. When you do reach a UC representative, request a "financial hardship expedite" - they can flag your case if you're facing eviction or utility shutoffs

When u do get through tell them ur having extreme financial hardship and maybe facing eviction. That sometimes gets them to speed things up. Worked for my cousin.

lol good luck getting anyone to actually answer at the UC office. I think they have like 3 people working there for the whole state. but seriously though keep trying to call early in the morning right when they open that worked for me once

Update: I tried that Claimyr service and actually got through to someone! The UC rep was able to see that my wage review was still pending but hadn't been assigned. She put a note on my account for expedited review due to financial hardship. Fingers crossed this moves things along. Thanks everyone for your advice - will update when/if I hear anything.

Final update: My wage review was completed yesterday! It took 5 weeks total, but only 4 days after I got through to someone and had them flag my account for hardship review. My weekly benefit amount increased by $164 and I've already received backpay for the weeks I claimed during the waiting period. So relieved this is finally resolved.

Congratulations on getting it resolved! Your experience really shows how important it is to actually speak with someone rather than just waiting. The fact that the hardship flag cut your wait time from potentially 8+ weeks down to just 4 days after contact is incredible. Thanks for sharing the updates - this whole thread will be really helpful for others dealing with the same wage review delays. That $164 increase plus backpay must be such a relief!