PA UC weekly claim form suddenly has different questions - did anyone else notice changes?

Yes! I noticed this too when filing yesterday. The PA UC system appears to have updated the weekly certification process to include more detailed questions about work search activities. This is actually part of the regular PA requirements - you need to complete and document at least two work search activities per week. The system now asks you to report these directly during your weekly filing rather than just keeping records for if they ask later. They've also added more specific questions about availability and ability to work. Make sure you answer everything truthfully, but don't panic about the change. It's just a more detailed version of what you were supposed to be doing anyway.

hapened to me 2!! i almost quit halfway thru cuz i thought i clicked something wrong. so confusing why they dont WARN people before changing stuff???

THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! First they make us wait MONTHS for payments with no explanation, then they change the entire system with ZERO notice!!! I bet this is just another trick to deny people benefits. I answered everything honestly but now I'm paranoid they'll use these new questions to disqualify me somehow. The PA unemployment system is DESIGNED to be confusing!!!

I had this happen last weekend. The system now requires you to enter your work search activities directly during the weekly certification process. Make sure you have the following information ready before filing: 1. Employer names and contact information 2. Dates you applied or contacted employers 3. Method of contact (online, phone, in-person) 4. Type of work you applied for You still need at least two work search activities per week. The change is likely permanent as PA UC is trying to improve their verification process. Just be honest and you'll be fine.

i think ive been filling out this longer version for weeks now?? maybe they roll out changes to different ppl at different times? or maybe i just dont remember what the old form looked like anymore lol. unemployment brain fog is real!!

If you're having trouble reaching someone at the unemployment office to ask about these changes, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was stuck in a similar situation last month where my claim suddenly had new requirements and couldn't get through on the phone for days. Claimyr helped me connect with an actual PA UC agent within about 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 The agent explained that system updates happen periodically and confirmed I was completing the form correctly. Saved me a ton of stress!

i think they changing things cuz of all the fraud going on. my buddy works at a place that got a UC claim for someone who still works there full time! crazy stuff

Update: I went ahead and completed the new form with all my work search info. It took about 10 extra minutes but went through fine. My claim status still shows as active and my payment is pending as normal. Looks like it's just a more detailed version of the same process.

Just wanted to add that I experienced the same thing when filing this week. The new form definitely caught me off guard at first, but I think it's actually better in the long run. Instead of wondering if you're doing enough for work search requirements, now you just report what you've done each week and know you're compliant. One tip: I started keeping a simple note on my phone with employer names, dates, and contact methods throughout the week so I don't have to scramble to remember everything when filing. Makes the process much smoother!

Same thing happened to me on Sunday! I was so confused when I saw all those extra questions. I've been on UC for about 6 weeks and it was always just the basic questions about working, earning money, and being available. The new work search section threw me off completely - I had to go back and look up all my job applications from the past week because I wasn't expecting to need that info. Took me like 20 minutes longer than usual to complete. I'm glad to see from the comments that this seems to be a legitimate system update and not some kind of error. Still wish they would give people a heads up when they make these changes! At least now I know to keep better track of my job search activities going forward.

I have had to answer the same question over and over and over. Who do I work for? When did you work for this employer? How much do you earn for a quarter? How much do you earn per bi-weekly? How much do you earn weekly? How many hours did you work? I've worked for one employer in the past 18 years I should not need to put in the same employer at least four times. I have no idea how many times it would ask because I finally just closed the browser session and turn my tablet off.

Wow, I'm so relieved to find this thread! I had the exact same experience yesterday when filing my weekly claim. I've been on UC for about a month and was totally blindsided by all the new questions. The work search section was particularly confusing - I had been keeping a basic list of where I applied but didn't have all the detailed contact info and specific dates they were asking for. Had to dig through my email and LinkedIn messages to piece everything together. What really got me was the availability questions that were worded so differently from before. I must have read them three times each to make sure I was answering correctly. The whole process took me almost 45 minutes instead of the usual 5-10 minutes. Thanks to everyone who confirmed this is a legitimate system update and shared tips about keeping better records. I'm definitely going to start tracking all my job search details more systematically from now on. Just wish PA UC would send out notifications before making these kinds of changes!

This happened to me too when I filed on Monday! I've been collecting UC for about 3 months and was completely caught off guard by all the new questions. Like others mentioned, I had to go back and gather all my job search details - employer contact info, exact dates, methods of contact, etc. What helped me was realizing this is probably the new normal, so I've started using a simple spreadsheet to track everything as I go. I include columns for company name, contact person, phone/email, date applied, position title, and how I applied (online, email, etc.). Makes filing so much easier when you have everything organized ahead of time. The good news is my payment went through normally despite the new format, so it seems like it's just a more detailed version of the same process. Still frustrating they didn't warn us about the change though!

I just filed yesterday and ran into the same thing! I've been on UC for about 8 weeks and was totally unprepared for all the new questions. The work search section definitely took me by surprise - I had to dig through my Indeed account and email to find all the employer details they wanted. One thing that helped me was realizing I could save my progress and come back to finish later if needed. I noticed there's a "save and continue later" option now that wasn't there before. So if anyone gets overwhelmed like I did, you don't have to rush through everything in one sitting. My claim went through fine and my payment is showing as normal, so it seems like it's just a more detailed version of what we were already supposed to be doing. Still would have been nice to get some advance notice though! Now I'm keeping a running note in my phone with all my job search details so I'm ready for next week.