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This happened to me! I think I know what might be wrong. Check if your claim spans a benefit year ending date - claims that start in one benefit year and continue into a new one often get stuck. They require manual processing but nobody tells you this. You just have to wait in limbo until they do it.
did they promise to release all your backpay at once? make sure they dont try to only give you some of it!!!
this happens like every 3 months tbh... the PA UC system is always breaking down in some way... get used to it lol
make sure u check ur payment status on the uc website! sometimes it says "paid" on there for days b4 the money actually shows up in ur account
One more tip - if your backdated payments don't show up within 2 weeks of filing those weeks, there might be an issue that needs addressing. The payment status section should show each week as either "pending," "in progress," or "paid." If any week shows a different status or has been pending for more than 10 days, you should definitely call to check what's happening. Sometimes backdated weeks can trigger automatic reviews even after initial approval.
It's so stressful waiting!! I remember checking my dashboard like 20 times a day hoping for a change. Hang in there ❤️
I'd recommend trying multiple approaches simultaneously: 1. Contact your state rep 2. Visit CareerLink 3. Try to reach a phone agent directly 4. Document your financial hardship in writing The squeaky wheel often gets the grease in these situations. Just be persistent but polite. And make sure you continue filing your weekly claims even while waiting - this ensures you'll get all your backpay once approved.
Evelyn Xu
One more thing to be aware of - since this is a seasonal layoff from construction, make sure his employer actually reported the layoff to UC. Sometimes employers will say they've filed the paperwork but haven't actually done it, which can delay benefits. If his dashboard shows his employer information correctly and his monetary determination is final (not pending), then you should be good to go.
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Amara Torres
•I just checked and yes, his employer info is showing correctly and the monetary determination says Final. So that part seems to be in order. Thank you for mentioning it though!
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Mason Kaczka
To directly answer your original question: The transaction number should appear within 2-3 business days after filing (so by Wednesday), and the pay date usually follows 1-2 business days after that. So if you file on Sunday and there are no issues with the claim, the payment should be available by Friday at the latest, though sometimes it can be as early as Thursday.
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Amara Torres
•Perfect - thank you for the clear timeline! I'll help him file first thing Sunday morning.
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