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For your appeal, focus on two key arguments: 1) Why you were actually eligible for benefits during that period (if you believe you were), and 2) Why requiring repayment would cause financial hardship even if they determine you weren't eligible. For the waiver request form, you can call UC or check online. Keep in mind that for a non-fraud determination, they've already established you didn't intentionally do anything wrong, which puts you in a much better position for both the appeal and waiver.
Just wanted to add one more important point - make sure you keep paying attention to any deadlines even while your appeal is pending. Sometimes PA UC will send additional notices or requests for information during the appeal process, and missing those deadlines can hurt your case. Also, if your appeal gets denied, you typically have another 15 days to file for a Board of Review hearing, so don't give up if the first appeal doesn't go your way. The fact that it's marked as non-fraud gives you a really good chance with the waiver, so stay positive! Keep us updated on how it goes.
Update: Just wanted to let everyone know that my payments hit my Money Network card today - exactly 8 days after winning the appeal! All my back payments came at once. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
That's fantastic news Sofia! 8 days is pretty reasonable all things considered. I'm currently waiting on my appeal decision (should hear back any day now) and this gives me hope that if I win, I won't be waiting forever for the payments. Did you get any kind of notification before the money hit your card, or did it just show up? Also wondering if the back payments came as one lump sum or broken out by week?
Great job being proactive about getting the documentation! One thing that really helped me when I went through a similar situation was keeping a detailed timeline of events. Write down exactly when you started the job, when your back problems began/worsened, any conversations you had with supervisors about your condition, and when you made the decision to quit. Having those specific dates and details ready for your fact-finding interview will show you're organized and credible. Also, if you have any text messages or emails related to your back pain or job struggles during those two weeks, screenshot them as additional evidence. The more documentation you can provide, the stronger your case will be.
This is excellent advice about keeping a timeline! I wish I had thought to document everything while it was happening, but I'll definitely write down what I can remember now. I do have a few text messages I sent to my brother complaining about my back pain during those two weeks at work - definitely going to screenshot those. Thanks for the tip about being specific with dates too, I'll make sure to have all that ready for the interview.
Just wanted to add that when you get your doctor's note, make sure it includes specific language about your inability to perform "heavy lifting," "repetitive bending," or whatever specific physical demands were required at the warehouse job. PA UC looks for clear connections between your medical limitations and the job requirements you couldn't meet. Also, if your doctor can reference your pre-existing back injury and how the warehouse work aggravated it, that strengthens your case that this wasn't a new condition you were trying to use as an excuse. I've seen cases where people got approved even without getting the doctor's note before quitting, as long as they could prove the medical condition existed and made the job impossible to continue. Stay positive and keep fighting for what you're entitled to!
I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! Filed for UC with two employers - one approved, one denied, and now I'm stuck with that dreaded "Results Issue Found" status. It's been 12 days so far and I'm losing my mind waiting. From what I've gathered reading through this thread and other forums, the key things seem to be: 1. Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what 2. Document EVERYTHING 3. Be patient (easier said than done!) Your Job B situation honestly sounds like a slam dunk case for eligibility - you gave proper notice and they cut it short in a hostile way. Those text messages are going to be your golden ticket. I'm bookmarking this thread to follow your updates. We're all in this mess together! Hoping we both get some good news soon 🤞
Thank you for sharing your experience! It's so comforting to know someone else is going through the exact same thing right now. 12 days feels like an eternity when you're waiting for answers, but it sounds like we're both still within that normal 19-25 day window that Zara mentioned earlier. I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed for both of us! Have you tried calling the UC service center at all, or are you just waiting it out? I'm torn between being patient and trying to get more information about my case status.
I tried calling a few times in the first week but just got busy signals and gave up pretty quickly. After reading about CyberNinja's experience with that Claimyr service, I'm actually considering trying it if I don't hear anything by day 20. The waiting is killing me but I'm trying to stay within that normal timeframe before I panic. At least we know we're not alone in this! Are you getting any updates in your portal at all or is it just stuck on "Results Issue Found" like mine?
I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! I went through something very similar last year with multiple employers and that "Results Issue Found" status. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're worried about rent. From my experience, you definitely want to keep filing your weekly claims while this is pending - that's super important for getting backpay once it's resolved. The system evaluates each employer separately, so even if Job B's denial stands, you should still be able to get benefits based on Job A's wages. Your Job B situation actually sounds pretty strong for eligibility - being told to leave immediately after giving proper notice is usually considered involuntary termination. Those text messages are going to be huge in your favor during the review process. I know everyone's timeline is different, but mine took about 3 weeks to resolve and I ended up getting approved for both employers. The examiner called me for a brief interview where I explained what happened, and having documentation made all the difference. Hang in there - most of these cases do work out when you have clear evidence like you do!
Luca Bianchi
this happened to my cousin and the hearing people were actually really nice! don't stress too much, just be honest and have your proof ready. UC system is annoying but the actual referees are usually fair from what I've heard
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Olivia Van-Cleve
I went through a similar second appeal last year in PA and want to share what worked for me. The key thing is that your employer has the burden of proof to show why their new appeal should overturn the previous decision. Since you have that county dismissal letter dated February 10th (before you even filed), you're in a really strong position. A few practical tips: 1) Submit your evidence early by fax like others mentioned, 2) During the hearing, let the referee ask questions rather than over-explaining, 3) Stick strictly to the facts about the county case timeline, and 4) Have a backup phone ready in case your main line has issues. For the paystub situation - that's completely separate from your appeal and just standard verification since you started working. Upload them through the dashboard under "Additional Documentation" and you'll be fine there. The waiting is the worst part, but you have solid documentation on your side. Keep filing your weekly claims until told otherwise!
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