Will quitting a previous job disqualify my PA UC claim when I was laid off from most recent position?

dont worrie about that old job you quit, PA looks at your most recent job when deciding eligibility. as long as u were laid off from that last position and you worked there for a while ur probably fine. my cousin quit a job but then got laid off from her next job 4 months later and still got approved for benefits

The previous commenter is partially correct, but let me clarify how PA UC actually evaluates multiple jobs. Pennsylvania unemployment primarily looks at your "separating employer" - the most recent employer you worked for before filing your claim. Since you were laid off from your most recent position due to elimination of remote work, this is considered a qualifying separation. However, PA UC does look at ALL employment during your base year period (the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters). The good news is that quitting a job while maintaining other employment is generally not disqualifying. They understand people sometimes work multiple jobs. As long as you: 1. Had good cause for quitting the first job (working two jobs simultaneously can qualify) 2. Maintained employment after quitting 3. Were laid off from your most recent position through no fault of your own You should be eligible. Just be prepared to explain your work history during the unemployment interview if they schedule one.

I went through this EXACT thing last year!! I quit a retail job while keeping my office job, then my office closed down 3 months later. They definitely will ask about ALL your employers during your base year, so be ready to explain WHY you quit that first job. Having documentation helps - I mentioned the conflicting schedules and how it was impacting my health (I had a doctor's note too). In my case, I got stuck with an "open issue" for almost 3 weeks while they investigated. Super stressful! But then I was approved. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for a decision!!

When you're dealing with multiple separations in PA UC claims, timing is critical. Since you maintained employment after quitting that first job, it's not considered your "separating employer" for UC purposes. The key is that you didn't become unemployed after quitting - you became unemployed after being laid off from your third job. Pennsylvania examines the circumstances of your unemployment by looking at the most recent separation that led to your unemployment status. They will likely contact your most recent employer first to verify the reason for separation. However, if you're having trouble reaching someone at UC to discuss your specific situation, I'd recommend trying Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual PA UC agent when I had a complicated employment history that was holding up my claim. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2 It helped me resolve my claim issues within a day rather than waiting weeks.

hey i just want to point out that everyone's situation is different and nobody here can guarantee you'll be approved. my friend quit a job 6 months before being laid off and ended up getting denied initially. she had to go through the whole appeal process which took forever. so just be prepared that it could go either way honestly

UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know what happened! I had my UC phone interview yesterday and the examiner asked about all 3 jobs. I explained that I quit the first job because working two jobs simultaneously was causing severe anxiety and affecting my performance at both places. I was worried because I didn't have documentation, but they seemed to understand. They focused more on confirming that my most recent employer eliminated remote positions (which I had documentation for). The examiner said they'd make a determination in 5-7 days. So fingers crossed, but she sounded positive! Thank you all for the advice - it really helped me prepare for the interview!

Great update! The fact that you maintained employment after quitting that first job is working in your favor. Your situation is actually quite common - PA UC understands that people sometimes need to quit one job while maintaining another for legitimate reasons. One important thing to remember: you must complete your work search activities each week (applying to jobs, attending workshops, etc.) and report them accurately when filing your weekly claims. PA requires 2-3 work search activities per week depending on your specific requirements. Also, once approved, consider setting up direct deposit rather than using the Money Network card - direct deposit is typically much faster.