anybody know if we have to report the severance pay on taxes seperate from the uc benefits? my company laid me off in november and i got 3 weeks severance plus started uc

UPDATE: My 1099-G just appeared today (Jan 26th)! For anyone still waiting, definitely check your account. Looks like they are indeed releasing them in batches before the 31st deadline.

So glad to see this worked out! Your situation is exactly why I always tell people in seasonal work to keep filing weekly - even when things get uncertain. The fact that you were honest about the childcare emergency and it was approved shows the system does work when you follow the proper procedures. Thanks for updating us on the outcome, it's really helpful for others who might face similar situations with their seasonal UC claims.

This is such a valuable thread for anyone dealing with seasonal work and UC! I'm new to the community but have been struggling with similar questions about my part-time restaurant job that has unpredictable scheduling. Reading through everyone's experiences really helps clarify the process. It's encouraging to see that @Yuki Watanabe's honest approach with reporting the childcare emergency actually worked out - I was under the impression that any missed work would automatically disqualify you. The advice about continuing to file weekly even during uncertain periods makes so much sense now. Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge, especially the detailed explanations about PA UC regulations and "good cause" exceptions!

I've been using Current for my PA unemployment payments for about 8 months now and haven't had any issues! The key things that worked for me: 1) Make sure you're using the correct routing number (like Jamal mentioned, Current has different ones), 2) Your name on the UC account must match exactly with your Current account name, and 3) Give it a few extra days for the first payment to process while they verify everything. After that first payment, mine usually shows up within 1-2 business days of filing my weekly claim. Current actually sends you a notification when the deposit hits too which is nice for budgeting. You should be all set!

I've been using Current for my PA UC payments since last fall and it's been great! No issues at all. Just make sure when you set it up that you're logged into your Current app to get the correct routing number - don't use any old screenshots or saved info since they did change routing numbers for some accounts. Also, pro tip: Current usually processes government deposits pretty quickly, often faster than traditional banks in my experience. You can also set up account alerts in the Current app so you'll get a push notification the moment your UC payment hits. Makes it way easier to track than constantly logging into the PA UC website to check payment status!

If the employer doesn't appear, the hearing still proceeds with just your testimony. It can significantly improve your chances of winning since there's no contradicting testimony, but it's not an automatic win. The referee will still need to determine if your testimony and evidence meet the legal standards for eligibility.\n\nThe burden of proof in a \

This is interesting - they're claiming I quit when I was laid off. So it sounds like even if they don't show up, I still need to prove I didn't quit? I wonder if they'll skip the hearing since they're a pretty big company and might not care about one UC case.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, Malik. Losing a parent is devastating and you shouldn't feel guilty about not being able to handle work immediately after such a traumatic event. Based on what others have shared here, it sounds like you have a good chance on appeal even though PA UC will likely deny you initially. The fact that you've already started grief counseling shows you're taking steps to address your mental health, which will help your case. Make sure to emphasize in your appeal that your mother's death was sudden and unexpected, and that you were in such severe emotional distress that you couldn't think clearly enough to request leave. A reasonable person in your situation would understand why continuing to work felt impossible. Stay strong and don't give up if they deny you first - many people win these appeals when they have legitimate good cause like you do.

I'm really sorry for your loss, Malik. Losing your mom suddenly like that is incredibly traumatic. You did what you felt you had to do in an impossible situation - don't beat yourself up about not requesting leave first. When you're in the middle of grief that intense, you're just trying to survive moment to moment. The fact that everyone here is telling you similar stories and many won their appeals should give you confidence. PA UC might deny you initially but that's just their standard playbook. With your documentation (death certificate, therapy letter, etc.) and the sudden nature of your loss, you have a strong case for good cause. Take care of yourself first - the appeals process is manageable when you're ready for it.