Will PA UC approve me if my employer gave termination letter with unemployment papers?

same thing happened to me in november, got laid off with a packet of unemployment info. its just standard procedure they HAVE to give u that stuff. doesnt mean anything about if theyll approve u or not

The paperwork is just standard - PA employers are required to provide UC information when terminating employees. The REAL question is why you were fired. If it was for misconduct, you'll likely be denied. If it was due to lack of work, downsizing, position elimination, etc., you should be eligible. Were you given a specific reason in the termination letter?

Position elimination is generally considered a qualifying reason for UC benefits. You'll likely be approved if that's what's stated on the termination letter. Just be prepared that your employer might still provide details about those performance issues during their response to your claim. Be honest if asked about them during any interviews. Did you receive any severance pay? That can affect when your benefits start.

I HATE how these companies try to have it both ways! They give you the unemployment info making you think they support your claim, then they turn around and tell UC about every little mistake you ever made! HAPPENED TO ME TWICE. And the PA UC system just takes their word over yours. The whole system is rigged against workers. Hope you have better luck than I did but don't count on it.

To address your question about severance - yes, those 2 weeks of severance will likely delay the start of your benefits. PA UC considers severance as deductible income for the weeks it covers. So you probably won't receive benefits until after those 2 weeks are up. Make sure you still file your weekly certifications during this time though!

Hey there! My situation was super similar in January - got laid off with a stack of PA UC paperwork. In my experience, the initial determination can take 2-4 weeks in PA right now. Your claim will likely show as "pending" with an "open issue" until they make a decision. If it helps, I was approved even though my company mentioned some attendance issues in my past. One thing - if you need to call PA UC to check your status or have questions, good luck getting through. I spent DAYS trying before I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to an actual UC agent in about 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Totally worth it when you're stressing about rent!

It's legit! I was skeptical too but PA UC's phone system is completely broken. I tried for 3 days straight and got nothing but busy signals. The service just helps you bypass the phone queue. The UC agents are still the real government employees who handle your claim.

omg this happened to me too but then I waited 6 weeks with nothing lol. sometimes they give you the papers but then fight it anyway. crossing my fingers for you tho!!!

Based on what you've shared, you have a strong case for approval. "Position elimination due to departmental restructuring" is a clear non-fault reason. The fact that there were performance discussions in the past isn't disqualifying unless they can show you were fired specifically for misconduct or rule violations. Here's what to expect: 1. Initial "pending" status with "open issue" is normal 2. Your employer has 7 days to respond to your claim 3. If they don't contest, you could be approved in 2-3 weeks 4. If they do contest, you'll get a notice for a fact-finding interview 5. After the severance period, make sure you complete all weekly certifications 6. Document your job search activities (PA requires at least one per week) Stay positive - based on what you've shared, you'll likely be approved!