For anyone dealing with CareerLink frustrations, here's what worked for me: I attended one of their virtual workshops (counts as a work search activity!) and asked the presenter directly about the expired job listings. She explained that they're required to keep listings up for a certain period even after the position is filled, but gave us tips on identifying the most current ones. She also shared her email and said we could contact her directly for current listings - way more helpful than the website!

To answer the question about virtual job fairs: According to current PA UC guidelines, a virtual job fair counts as ONE work search activity, regardless of how many employers you speak with. However, if you follow up with specific employers after the fair with formal applications, each of those can count as separate activities in subsequent weeks. Also, attending a CareerLink workshop counts as one activity, posting your resume on an employment website counts as one, and creating a profile on a job search site counts as one. You need a minimum of two per week, but it's always good to do more.

My neighbor went thru something similar and what really helped was having written statements from coworkers who witnessed the harassment. Do you have anyone who would be willing to write a statement for you?

Just to clarify something important: if the examiner determines you quit without good cause, they will NOT make you repay the benefits you received while on reduced hours before quitting. Those benefits were properly paid based on your eligibility at that time. The quit determination only affects benefits going forward from your last day of work.

This happened back in January too. I remember because my car payment was due and I had to call and explain the delay. PA Treasury does these maintenance periods every few months. My roommate got her deposit already though - she has the Money Network card instead of direct deposit.

Just got off the phone with UC (finally!). They confirmed it's a Treasury processing delay affecting all direct deposits that would normally go out Tuesday. Everything should be deposited by Thursday morning. The rep also mentioned that there will be a similar maintenance period in July, so mark your calendars. Hope this helps!

Let us know how it goes! And don't give up - the system is DESIGNED to be confusing and make you want to quit trying. That's how they save money. KEEP CALLING and document EVERYTHING!

Quick update for anyone finding this thread with similar issues: PA UC is currently experiencing higher than normal processing times. If your weeks are showing as "in progress" for more than 21 days, you should call the service center. A common reason for delays is income verification, especially if you had variable income or worked for multiple employers during your base year. Having your employment and income documentation ready when you call can help expedite the process.

UPDATE: I FINALLY got through to someone! Turns out it was a system glitch because my claim had hit exactly 26 weeks total (counting the weeks I didn't claim when I briefly had a job in February). The rep said sometimes when claims hit certain milestones, the system automatically does a review and can incorrectly apply a waiting week during that process. She removed the waiting week designation and said my payment should process normally within 2-3 business days. She also mentioned they're seeing this happen more frequently lately and are working on a fix. So if this happens to anyone else, keep calling until you get through - it's definitely an error they can fix! Thanks everyone for your help!

glad u got it fixed!!! the system is so broken smh