Won my PA UC appeal hearing today - how long until payment deposit?

Congrats on winning your appeal! I went through this exact situation last summer. If the referee made the decision on the spot like you said, payments are usually released within 3-5 business days. But for backpay that large, it might take up to 2 weeks since they sometimes do additional reviews on larger amounts. Keep checking your payment status daily on the PA UC dashboard - it'll show as 'in progress' before it hits your account. Make sure your payment method (direct deposit or Money Network card) is set up correctly now because fixing that later can cause major delays.

its actually depends if u got a referee decision or just a verbal thing. referee has to write up official decision which takes couple days then they have to process it. took me 18 days total from hearing to money but my freind got his in 4 days so who knows lol

In addition to what others have mentioned, there's an important detail: the employer has 15 days to appeal the referee's decision to the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review. If they file that appeal, your payments could be delayed further or even put on hold again. However, in many cases, employers don't pursue it further after losing at the referee level. As for payment timing, based on current PA UC processing times, you should see the status change to "payable" within about 7-10 days, then payment processing begins. The entire backpay should come as one lump sum in most cases. Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims during this time! Many people stop after winning an appeal, thinking it's automatic, but you still need to file for each week you want benefits.

I WENT THROUGH THE SAME EXACT THING IN JANUARY!!! My employer said I was terminated for misconduct when I was actually laid off with 6 others from my department. These companies will lie through their teeth to avoid paying UC!!! I won my appeal too and it was THE BEST FEELING EVER!! But then I had to wait FOREVER for my money. It took 24 days from my hearing until the money hit my account. I called like 50 times and nobody could tell me anything except "it's processing" and "just keep waiting." The system is a total mess. I hope yours is faster but don't count on it!!!

Congrats! When I won my appeal last month, it took exactly 9 days for the money to hit my account. All came at once too, which was nice. One thing though - check if you're eligible for interest on your backpay. PA UC is supposed to pay interest if processing takes more than 30 days from your initial application. Most people don't know to ask for this.

I tried calling PA UC for weeks after my appeal with no luck - always busy signal or disconnected. Found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual UC agent in about 10 minutes. Worth it to check on your payment status instead of waiting and wondering. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. After I got through, the agent was able to expedite my payment release.

Be prepared for taxes next year too!!! I totally forgot unemployment is taxable and got hit with a big tax bill. You can request they withhold taxes now to avoid that shock later!!!

my cosin went thru something similar took 5 days to get paid after he won but they didnt give him all his money at once. they split it up into 3 payments for some reason. he never did figure out why

Congrats on your win! I just went through this process in February and got my backpay in 6 days. Since you got the written decision right at the hearing, that's a really good sign - it means the referee was confident in their ruling. One tip: log into your PA UC dashboard every morning to check the status. Mine went from "Under Review" to "Payment Authorized" to "Payment Issued" pretty quickly once it started moving. Also, if your employer seemed unprepared at the hearing like you described, they probably won't bother appealing to the Board of Review. Most employers only appeal when they think they have a strong case. You should definitely get all $6,700 in one payment since it's under the $10k threshold where they sometimes split things up. Hang in there - you're almost at the finish line!

Congratulations on your win! I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago where my employer falsely claimed I was fired for cause when I was actually let go due to budget cuts. The feeling of vindication after winning the appeal is incredible! From my experience, since you received the written decision immediately at the hearing, you're looking at about 5-7 business days for the payment to process. The fact that the referee was confident enough to issue a decision on the spot is a great sign - it means your case was pretty clear cut. A few things to keep in mind: Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims like others mentioned, and definitely check your payment method is still active. I had an issue where my direct deposit info had expired and it delayed my payment by almost a week. Also, with $6,700 in backpay, you should get it all at once since it's under their threshold for splitting payments. Given how unprepared your employer seemed at the hearing, I doubt they'll appeal to the Board of Review. Most companies only do that when they think they have solid grounds to overturn the decision. Hang in there - you've done the hard part and you're almost at the finish line! The money should hit your account soon.

Congrats on your win! I'm actually going through a similar situation right now - my employer claimed I was terminated for attendance issues when I was actually laid off due to company downsizing. My hearing is scheduled for next week and reading your post gives me so much hope! From what I've researched, since you got the written decision immediately at the hearing, you should see your payment within 5-10 business days. The PA UC system has gotten better at processing these recently. Just make sure to keep filing your weekly claims and check your dashboard daily for status updates. One question - did you have a lawyer or represent yourself at the hearing? I'm debating whether I need legal help or if I can handle it on my own with my documentation. It sounds like you did great representing yourself! Really hoping your payment comes through quickly - $6,700 is a lot to have tied up for 3 months. You definitely deserve to get that money ASAP after all the stress they put you through!

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That must be such a huge relief after 3 months of fighting this. I had a similar experience last year where my employer tried to claim I was fired for poor performance when I was actually part of a mass layoff. It's crazy how companies will lie to try to avoid paying UC benefits. From my experience, since you got the written decision right at the hearing, you're looking at about 1-2 weeks for the backpay to hit your account. The good news is that $6,700 should come as one lump sum payment since it's under their threshold for splitting larger amounts. One thing to watch out for - make sure to log into your PA UC dashboard every day to monitor the status. Mine went from "Under Review" to "Payment Processing" to "Payment Issued" over about 8 days. Also double-check that your direct deposit information is still current, because any issues there can cause major delays. The fact that your employer seemed unprepared and couldn't provide documentation is a really good sign they probably won't appeal to the Board of Review. Most companies only do that when they think they have solid grounds to win. Hang in there - you've done the hardest part and should have your money soon! And definitely keep filing those weekly claims until you find new work.

Congratulations on your victory! What a relief that must be after 3 months of fighting this nonsense. I went through something very similar about 8 months ago - my employer claimed I was terminated for "policy violations" when I was actually laid off as part of their cost-cutting measures. These companies really have no shame when it comes to lying to avoid paying UC benefits. Since you got the written decision immediately at the hearing, that's actually a really positive sign. In my experience, payments typically process within 7-10 business days when the referee issues an immediate written decision. The fact that your employer showed up completely unprepared with no documentation tells me they probably won't waste more money appealing to the Board of Review - they know they got caught in a lie. With $6,700 in backpay, you should receive it all as one lump sum since it's under the $10k threshold where they sometimes split payments. Just keep checking your PA UC dashboard daily for status updates, and make sure your direct deposit info is still current. One small tip - take screenshots of your dashboard showing the "payment authorized" status when it appears. I've heard of rare cases where payments got delayed due to system glitches, and having those screenshots helped people get faster resolution when they called. You're almost at the finish line after this long battle - hang in there!

Congratulations on your win! That's such a huge victory after 3 months of fighting this. I'm currently dealing with a similar situation where my employer is claiming I was fired for "insubordination" when I was actually part of a departmental restructure. My hearing is in two weeks and your story gives me so much hope! Quick question - did you have to provide a lot of documentation at your hearing, or was the employer's lack of evidence the main factor in your win? I'm trying to gather everything I can but wondering what really made the difference in your case. The fact that they tried to claim you "quit" when you were clearly laid off is absolutely infuriating - these companies really think they can just lie their way out of paying benefits. Fingers crossed your payment comes through quickly! After 3 months without income, you definitely deserve to get that $6,700 ASAP. Keep us posted on how long it takes - it'll help those of us still in the fight know what to expect!

Amazing news, congratulations! I just went through this exact situation 2 months ago - my employer claimed I was fired for "attendance issues" when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. The relief when you finally win is incredible! Since you got the written decision right at the hearing, you're in a really good position. In my case, it took exactly 8 days from hearing to money in my account. The key thing is that written decision - it means the referee was confident and the case was clear-cut. A few things that helped speed up my process: I checked my PA UC dashboard every morning around 7am (they seem to update overnight), made sure my direct deposit was still active, and kept filing weekly claims. With $6,700 you should definitely get it all at once - they only split payments over $10k. The fact that your employer showed up unprepared with no documentation is actually great news for you. Mine tried the same thing and couldn't provide any write-ups or progressive discipline records. Most employers who get caught lying like this don't bother appealing because they know they have no case. Keep an eye on your dashboard for the status to change from "Under Review" to "Payment Processing" - once you see that, money usually hits within 2-3 days. You've been through hell for 3 months, but you're almost at the finish line now!

Congratulations on your win! That's such a huge relief after fighting for 3 months. I went through a very similar situation last year where my employer claimed I was terminated for "poor performance" when I was actually part of a company-wide layoff due to financial issues. It's absolutely infuriating how these companies will blatantly lie to avoid paying UC benefits they're legally required to fund. Since you received the written decision immediately at the hearing, that's actually a really positive indicator. From my experience, you should see your payment within 7-12 business days. The fact that the referee felt confident enough to issue an immediate decision means your case was pretty straightforward - which makes sense given how unprepared your employer was. A couple of practical tips: Keep checking your PA UC dashboard daily (I found early morning around 6-7am was when updates typically appeared), and definitely verify your direct deposit information is still current. With $6,700 in backpay, you should receive it as one lump sum since it's under their $10k threshold. Given how poorly your employer performed at the hearing with no documentation to back up their false claims, I seriously doubt they'll waste money appealing to the Board of Review. Most companies only pursue that when they think they have solid evidence. You've been through hell for 3 months, but you're almost at the finish line now. The hardest part is behind you - hang in there!

Congratulations on your victory! What an incredible feeling that must be after 3 months of fighting this injustice. I'm currently in week 2 of my own appeal process - my employer is trying to claim I was fired for "violating company policy" when I was actually laid off along with 8 other people in my division due to "budget constraints." Reading your post gives me so much hope that the truth will come out at my hearing! Since you got that written decision right there at the hearing, you're in a really good spot. Based on what I've been researching and hearing from others, you should see your payment within the next 5-10 business days. The fact that your employer showed up completely unprepared with no documentation is actually amazing for your case - it shows they were just hoping their lie would stick without any proof. One thing I learned from talking to other people who've been through this: make sure to screenshot your dashboard status changes as they happen. Apparently the PA UC system can be glitchy sometimes and having those screenshots can help if there are any delays or issues. You absolutely deserve every penny of that $6,700 backpay after what they put you through. Keep filing those weekly claims and checking your dashboard daily - you're so close to the finish line now! Please keep us updated on when your payment comes through - it helps those of us still fighting to know what timeline to expect.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! That must feel amazing after 3 months of stress. I went through something similar in January - my employer tried to claim I quit when I was clearly laid off due to company restructuring. The relief when that referee sided with me was incredible! Since you got the written decision right at the hearing, that's actually a really good sign for quick processing. Mine took about 6 business days from hearing to payment hitting my account. The key thing is that immediate written decision - it shows the referee was confident in the ruling and there wasn't much ambiguity. A few tips: definitely keep checking your PA UC dashboard every morning (I found updates usually happened overnight), make sure your direct deposit info is current, and keep filing those weekly claims! The $6,700 should come as one lump sum since it's under their split threshold. Given how unprepared your employer was with zero documentation, I doubt they'll appeal to the Board of Review. Most companies only do that when they think they actually have evidence to overturn the decision. Sounds like they got caught red-handed trying to lie their way out of paying benefits. You've done the hard part - now it's just waiting for the system to catch up. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line!

Congratulations on your huge win! I can only imagine the relief you must be feeling right now. I went through a very similar situation about 4 months ago where my employer claimed I was terminated for "unsatisfactory performance" when I was actually part of a reduction in force due to lost contracts. It's absolutely mind-boggling how these companies will just outright lie to avoid paying UC benefits! Since you got that written decision handed to you right at the hearing, you're in an excellent position. That shows the referee had zero doubt about your case. From my experience and what I've seen others report recently, you should see your backpay hit your account within 5-8 business days. The PA UC system has actually gotten much better at processing these appeal payments quickly when there's a clear written decision. With $6,700 in backpay, you'll definitely get it all in one lump sum - they only split payments when they're over $10k. Just make sure to keep checking your dashboard daily and verify your direct deposit info is still good. The fact that your employer showed up with absolutely no documentation to back up their bogus "quit" claim is actually perfect for you. Most employers who get exposed like that don't bother appealing because they know they have no legitimate case to make. You've survived the worst part of this ordeal - hang in there just a little longer! That money is coming soon and you can finally breathe easy again.

Huge congratulations on your win! That must be such an incredible relief after 3 months of fighting this. I'm actually scheduled for my own appeal hearing next Friday - my employer is claiming I was fired for "tardiness issues" when I was actually laid off as part of their office closure. Stories like yours give me so much hope that the truth will come out! Since you got that written decision right at the hearing, that's a really positive sign for quick processing. From what I've been reading and hearing from others, you should see your payment within about a week, maybe 10 days at most. The fact that your employer came completely unprepared with no documentation is actually perfect - it shows they were just hoping their lie would stick without any proof to back it up. One question - did you have a lawyer or represent yourself? I'm trying to decide if I need legal help or if being organized with my documentation will be enough. It sounds like you did great on your own! Keep checking that dashboard daily and make sure your direct deposit info is current. After 3 months of financial stress, you definitely deserve to get that $6,700 ASAP. Please keep us updated on your timeline - it really helps those of us still in the fight to know what to expect!

Congratulations on your victory! That's such amazing news after 3 months of fighting this ridiculous claim. I actually just won my own appeal last week for a very similar situation - my employer tried to say I was fired for "insubordination" when I was actually laid off during their department restructuring. The feeling of vindication is incredible! Since you got that written decision right there at the hearing, you're in a really good spot for quick processing. Mine took exactly 7 days from hearing to money in my account. The immediate written decision is actually a great sign - it means the referee was totally confident in the ruling and saw right through your employer's lies. A couple things that helped speed up my process: I checked my PA UC dashboard every single morning around 6am (they update overnight), made sure my direct deposit was still active, and kept filing weekly claims religiously. With $6,700 you should get it all at once - they only split when it's over $10k. The fact that your employer showed up completely empty-handed with no documentation is perfect. When they can't back up their false claims with any evidence, referees see right through it. I seriously doubt they'll waste money appealing to the Board of Review after getting exposed like that. You've been through hell but you're literally days away from getting your money back. Keep us posted on how long it takes - this community has been such a lifeline for all of us fighting these lying employers!