Anyone else notice how they ALWAYS seem to find an "issue" with first-time claims?? It's like they automatically flag everything for review to delay payments!! My friend and I both filed last month, both got flagged for "employment separation issues" even though we had COMPLETELY different situations. Mine was a layoff with ZERO complications and still took 4 weeks!!! The system is BROKEN!!

I filed my claim in Pennsylvania in early February after getting laid off from my manufacturing job, and it took exactly 12 days to get approved. No issues or contests from my employer though. One thing that really helped me was being super thorough when filling out the initial application - I made sure to include detailed reasons for separation and uploaded my layoff notice right away. Also, I called the UC service center on day 10 just to check status, and they told me my claim was already approved but I hadn't received the letter yet. Since you were terminated rather than laid off, definitely gather any evidence that shows you weren't fired for misconduct - performance reviews, emails, attendance records, etc. Upload everything to your dashboard early rather than waiting for them to ask for it. The weekly certifications are crucial too - don't miss those even while waiting for initial approval. And start your job search activities immediately because they'll ask about those during your first certification. Good luck!

I went through this exact scenario in 2023 and won my appeal, so there is hope! My employer also waited months to appeal (almost 4 months in my case) and tried to claim misconduct when I had been told it was a layoff. Here's what helped me win: 1) The termination letter stating "layoff" was my strongest piece of evidence - the referee kept asking the employer why their story changed 2) I organized everything chronologically and submitted it 5 days early as required 3) During the hearing, I stayed calm and factual, even when the employer made false claims 4) The referee was clearly suspicious of the employer's delay in appealing Regarding repayment - yes, if you lose you'll likely owe it all back, but as others mentioned, you can request payment plans. In my case, my benefits actually continued during the appeal process until the decision was made. The key is preparation. Print everything, organize it by date, and practice explaining your side clearly and concisely. Your situation with the contradictory termination letter and documented medical absences sounds much stronger than mine was. Don't give up!

Your situation sounds very promising based on what you've shared! The fact that your employer gave you a termination letter stating "layoff/position eliminated due to restructuring" but is now claiming misconduct is a major red flag that will work strongly in your favor. This kind of contradiction is exactly what referees look for when determining credibility. A few additional tips for your hearing: - Have your termination letter ready as your primary evidence - this directly contradicts their appeal - Organize your medical absence documentation chronologically with supervisor approval emails - Prepare a brief timeline: when you were hired, your attendance record, the approved medical absences, and the layoff date - Practice explaining why you believed in good faith you were laid off (you have documentation proving it!) Regarding benefits during appeal - they typically continue until a decision is made, but you should receive a notice about this. The 3+ month delay before their appeal actually strengthens your case significantly. Referees often question why an employer would wait so long if the misconduct was serious enough to warrant termination. You've got solid documentation and their story doesn't add up. Stay calm, stick to the facts, and let their contradictions speak for themselves. You've got this!

To summarize what everyone's saying: 1. Final monetary determination just establishes your eligibility and benefit amount 2. Switching payment methods typically causes a 7-10 day processing delay 3. Your "payment in process" status means money is coming, likely in 2-3 business days 4. After the first direct deposit, future payments should be more predictable The PA UC system doesn't communicate these details well, but it sounds like you're on track to receive your payment soon. If it doesn't arrive by Monday, then you'll need to contact them directly.

That's awesome news @Fatima Al-Rashid! So glad your payment came through! For anyone else reading this thread who might be in a similar situation - this is a perfect example of how the PA UC system works. The "payment in process" status really is reliable, it just takes a few days. Save yourself the stress of calling dozens of times if you see that status - just give it the 2-3 business days like everyone mentioned here.

Same thing happened to me last month! Mine was delayed by 3 days and I was panicking about bills. Turned out there was a processing backlog they didn't announce until people started complaining on social media. The good news is that once it shows "issued" on your dashboard, the money is definitely coming - it's just stuck somewhere in the system. I know it's stressful when you're counting on it, but try not to worry too much. Have you tried calling the Money Network customer service line? Sometimes they can see pending deposits before they actually hit your account.

If it's chime for cash app and you just set it up they might have flagged your account like mine was and you won't be able to get it they might have mailed you a check like me

One thing to keep in mind - if this is your first payment after identity verification, sometimes there's an additional 24-48 hour delay while they do a final review of your banking info. I had the same situation where my payment date showed up but it took an extra day or two for the first deposit. After that though, all my payments have been pretty consistent with the 1-2 business day timeline everyone mentioned. Also make sure your bank account info in the portal matches exactly what's on your bank statements (routing number, account number) - even a small typo can cause delays.

I've been through this exact situation! After my identity verification cleared, my first payment took about 4 business days to hit my account even though the payment date showed up right away. The subsequent payments have been much faster - usually 1-2 business days like everyone else mentioned. Since you're with PNC, that should help since they're pretty quick with processing ACH transfers. Just be patient with this first one since there's often that extra verification step happening in the background. Once you get into a rhythm with your weekly filings, you'll know exactly when to expect your deposits each week.