PA UC weekly certification mistake - didn't report future wages for last week of work

Don't panic! This is a common mistake that happens all the time. You need to report your earnings for the week you actually WORKED, not when you got paid. You should contact UC as soon as possible to correct this. The easiest way is to use the message center in your dashboard to explain exactly what happened and provide the correct earnings amount for that period.

I had almost the exact same thing happen to me back in October. I worked my final week but didn't report it since I hadn't been paid yet. I used the chat function first but they told me I needed to call. Spent THREE DAYS trying to get through with constant busy signals before I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to a PA UC rep in about 20 minutes! They have this demo video if you're curious how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. The agent was able to make the correction right over the phone and I didn't have any issues with my payments after that. Just make sure you have your exact earnings amount ready when you call.

you should def fix this asap!! my cousin didnt report wages right and got hit with a overpayment + penalty later. big headache

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO TRIP PEOPLE UP!!! They deliberately make it confusing about when to report wages vs when you get paid. Then they hit you with an "overpayment" months later when you've already spent the money and can't pay it back!!! I'm still fighting with them over a similar issue from LAST YEAR. I've appealed twice and they keep sending me letters saying I owe them $2400. It's RIDICULOUS how they treat people who are just trying to get by after losing their jobs!!!!

did you try going back and certifying again? i think theres a option to fix previous certification somewhere on the website, my brother did this once when he messed up his hours

Here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Call UC at 1-888-313-7284 (good luck getting through, early morning is best) 2. Tell them you need to report unreported wages for a previous certification period 3. Provide the exact gross amount (before taxes) that you earned during that week 4. Request a confirmation number for the correction 5. Write down the date, time, and name of the representative you speak with The system will recalculate your benefit amount for that week. If you were overpaid, they'll either deduct it from future payments or send you a repayment notice. If you do this voluntarily, they usually won't assess a penalty since it was an honest mistake and you're correcting it promptly.

last time i had to call pa unemployment i was on hold for 3 hours then they hung up on me lol. tried again next day and same thing. good luck!!

To answer your follow-up question about timing: Once you report the correction, they'll process it within 1-3 business days typically. If you were entitled to partial benefits for that week (meaning your earnings were less than your weekly benefit amount), they'll adjust accordingly. If the adjustment results in an overpayment, they'll either deduct it from future payments or send you a notice with repayment instructions. The key thing is to correct this ASAP. The longer you wait, the more it looks intentional rather than a simple mistake. And yes, calling is definitely faster than the message center right now. Just be prepared for potential wait times.

I went through this exact same situation last year! Made the same mistake of not reporting wages for work I'd done but hadn't been paid for yet. Here's what worked for me: I called the UC line at 7:00 AM sharp when they opened (1-888-313-7284) and got through on the second try. The rep was actually really understanding about it being an honest mistake. They corrected it on the spot and gave me a confirmation number. The whole call took maybe 10 minutes once I got through. They recalculated that week and I did owe back about $180, but they just deducted it from my next two payments rather than asking for a lump sum. No penalty since I reported it myself before they caught it. Don't stress too much - this happens more often than you'd think!