I'm dealing with a similar situation right now too! My employer put me on "administrative leave" for budget reasons and PA UC initially approved me, then reversed it saying I'm still technically employed. It's so confusing because I'm not getting paid either! I've been reading through all these comments and it seems like the appeal process is really important. @Elijah Jackson - definitely keep filing those weekly claims like Mason mentioned, and gather all that documentation about the leave being mandatory. The fact that they said you were "selected" for leave instead of requesting it should really help your case. Good luck with your appeal!

I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! The Pennsylvania UC system is so confusing with how they handle leaves of absence. What really helped me was getting my employer to provide a detailed letter explaining that the leave was "employer-initiated" rather than "employee-requested." I also made sure to include any documentation showing I had no input in the decision - like meeting notes or emails where they informed me (not asked me) about the leave. The appeal process took about 8 weeks but I eventually got approved and received backpay for all the weeks I had been filing. Don't let the confusing paperwork discourage you - if your employer truly forced this leave due to restructuring, you have a strong case. Make sure to emphasize in your appeal that you were available and willing to work but your employer made you unavailable through no fault of your own.

did u make sure to look for work? they won't pay if u don't do the work search activities each week. i forgot to do it one week and they stopped my payments

This whole system is so frustrating! Just when you think everything is fine, employers can throw a wrench in the works with these bogus appeals. In my experience, even after an appeal is withdrawn, there's almost always some kind of delay. The UC system seems designed to make it as difficult as possible to get benefits we're entitled to. I would not just sit back and wait. Keep calling, check your portal daily, and document everything. And definitely follow up if you don't see movement in a few days.

I just wanted to jump in and say thank you to everyone who shared their experiences here! I'm dealing with a CareerLink registration issue myself and was completely panicking when I got my determination letter. The language they use is so unnecessarily complicated - like they're trying to confuse us on purpose. Reading through all these responses has given me so much hope. It sounds like as long as you register with CareerLink (even if it's late), you can start getting benefits again for the weeks after registration. The "denied but modified" wording makes so much more sense now that everyone has explained it. @GalacticGuru - I really hope you get your payment for that second week soon! Based on what everyone is saying, it should definitely come through. And thank you for asking this question - you've helped so many of us who are dealing with the same confusing situation. It's crazy that we have to rely on community forums to understand what our own state government is telling us, but at least we're all figuring it out together! I'm going to keep filing my weekly claims and checking my portal religiously. Fingers crossed we all get our payments processed quickly!

I'm dealing with this EXACT same situation right now! Just got my "denied but modified" determination letter yesterday and came here frantically searching for answers. The relief I felt reading through all these responses is incredible - I was convinced I'd somehow messed up my entire claim permanently. Like everyone else has said, PA UC's communication is absolutely terrible. Why they can't just write "You'll receive benefits starting from the week after you registered with CareerLink" instead of all that confusing legal jargon is beyond me. I spent hours staring at that letter trying to decode what "denied but modified" actually meant. @GalacticGuru - thank you so much for posting this question! You've probably saved dozens of people from panic attacks over these cryptic determination letters. Based on all the experiences shared here, it sounds like you should definitely get paid for that second week since you were registered by then. I'm in the same boat - missed the initial deadline but registered immediately once I realized my mistake. Going to keep filing my weekly certifications and checking my portal obsessively. It's such a relief to know we're not alone in trying to navigate this confusing system!

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded to help explain what "partial check" means! It's so frustrating that the PA UC system doesn't provide clear explanations for these payment statuses. Reading through all your experiences really helped me understand that this is pretty normal for backpay situations. For anyone else who finds this thread with the same question - it looks like "partial check" typically means they're sending actual paper checks in the mail instead of direct deposit or ReliaCard, especially for larger backpay amounts. The checks usually arrive 5-7 business days after the payment date shown online. Thanks again everyone for sharing your knowledge!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My claim was approved last week after 8 weeks of appeals and documentation, and all my backpay weeks show "partial check" with payment dates but no money in my account yet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is such a relief - I was starting to panic that something went wrong again. It sounds like I should expect paper checks in the mail over the next few days. The PA UC system really needs better communication about what these payment statuses actually mean. Has anyone had issues with checks getting lost in the mail, or do they usually all arrive safely?

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I feel much more prepared now. I'll watch for the packet in early March, review everything carefully, and make sure I have all my own documentation ready. I actually found some emails from my manager about the restructuring that should help my case. Will update after the hearing!

Good luck with your hearing! I went through something similar in 2023 and it sounds like you're getting great advice here. One thing I'd add - when you get that packet, take pictures or scan everything as backup in case something gets lost. Also, if you have any witnesses who can speak to the restructuring (coworkers who were also laid off, managers who can confirm it wasn't performance-related), see if they're willing to participate in the hearing or provide written statements. The referee really wants to hear the full story, so having that documentation about the restructuring will definitely help your case.