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I'm in a very similar situation right now - remote worker for a company in another state but living and working from PA. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! It sounds like the consensus is definitely to file in PA since that's where you physically performed the work. The wage investigation issue seems to be totally normal for interstate situations like this. I'm bookmarking this thread because I have a feeling I might need to reference it if I end up in the same boat. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's so reassuring to know there are others who have successfully navigated this process!
So glad this thread is helping you too! I was feeling completely lost when I first posted about this situation, but everyone's responses have given me so much clarity and peace of mind. It's amazing how many people have dealt with the exact same remote worker unemployment filing situation. Definitely save this thread - I have a feeling the tips about uploading documents, setting up text notifications, and checking the Determinations section will be super useful if you end up needing to file. The interstate wage investigation seems scary at first but sounds like it's just a standard process that works out in the end. Good luck with everything!
I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Remote worker for a California company but living and working from my home in PA. I just got laid off last week and was completely confused about where to file. This thread has been a lifesaver - I had no idea about the wage investigation process or that it was normal for interstate situations. I'm definitely going to file in PA based on all the advice here. It's so helpful to see that multiple people have successfully navigated this process. The tip about uploading W-2s and pay stubs right away seems really smart. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's given me confidence that this will work out even if there's a waiting period for the wage verification!
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Kind of a side question but related - does anyone know if the severance affects the job search requirements? Do I still need to apply to jobs while getting severance even if my benefits are $0?
Yes, you still need to meet the work search requirements (2 job applications + 1 work search activity per week) even during weeks when your benefits are reduced to $0 due to severance. This is because you've still filed a claim and are considered part of the UC system. The only exception would be if you have a definite recall date from your employer within 12 weeks.
Just wanted to add my experience from when I was laid off in 2023 with severance. I filed immediately and I'm so glad I did! Even though my weekly benefits were reduced to $0 for the first 6 weeks due to severance, when the severance ended my benefits kicked in right away without any delays. The key is being super accurate when reporting your severance amounts each week - I kept detailed records of every payment. Also, don't forget that your severance might push you into a higher tax bracket temporarily, so definitely consider having taxes withheld from your UC benefits when they do start. The whole process was way less painful than I expected once I got into the routine of filing weekly claims.
This is really encouraging to hear! I was worried about the paperwork and tracking everything, but it sounds manageable. Quick question - when you say "detailed records of every payment," did you just keep the pay stubs from your severance or did you need something more formal? I want to make sure I'm documenting everything correctly from the start.
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You're correct about how Pennsylvania unemployment benefits work! Your benefit year is indeed 52 weeks, but you can only receive payments for a maximum of 26 weeks within that year. If you pick up per diem work, you can absolutely skip filing for benefits during weeks you work (or when your earnings would disqualify you), and then resume claiming during weeks when you're not working or have reduced hours. This is a common situation and won't affect your overall eligibility as long as you're within your 52-week benefit year. A few important things to know: - When working part-time or per diem, you must report all earnings when filing your weekly claims - Pennsylvania has a partial benefit credit - you can earn up to 30% of your weekly benefit amount without reduction (this is called the "earnings allowance") - If you earn more than your allowance but less than your weekly benefit amount plus the allowance, you'll receive reduced benefits that week - If you earn more than your weekly benefit amount plus the allowance, you won't receive benefits for that week, but you won't lose weeks of eligibility Make sure to accurately report all earnings during any week you file a claim. The system will calculate if you qualify for full benefits, partial benefits, or no benefits that week. If you have specific questions about your situation, you can contact the PA UC service center at 1-888-313-7284 or check your benefit details in your online account at www.uc.pa.gov.
This is really helpful information! I'm in a similar situation and had been wondering about this exact scenario. Just to clarify - when you say we need to report earnings during weeks we file claims, does that include if I work just one day that week? And is there a minimum amount that needs to be reported, or do we report everything no matter how small? Also, I noticed you mentioned the 30% earnings allowance - is that calculated based on the gross pay or net pay from the per diem work? I want to make sure I understand this correctly before I start taking on any temporary work. Thanks for breaking this down so clearly!
Great questions! Yes, you need to report ALL earnings for any week you file a claim, even if you only worked one day or earned a small amount. Pennsylvania requires you to report gross earnings (before taxes and deductions) for any work performed during that week, regardless of when you actually get paid. The 30% earnings allowance is calculated based on your weekly benefit amount, not your work earnings. So if your weekly benefit is $300, you can earn up to $90 gross without any reduction to your benefits. If you earn between $90-$390 that week, you'd get partial benefits. If you earn over $390, you'd get no benefits for that week. There's no minimum threshold - even if you only earn $20 that week, you still need to report it. The system will do the math automatically once you enter your earnings. One tip: Keep detailed records of your work dates and earnings, because you'll need to report the earnings for the week the work was performed, not necessarily when you received payment. This can sometimes be tricky with per diem work where payment might come later. @a56355fb2c70 Hope this helps clarify things for your situation!
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I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this thread! I was in the exact same situation as the original poster - thought I had registered with CareerLink but was getting no confirmation and couldn't figure out if I had actually completed the process correctly. After reading through all these responses, I discovered I was only at 38% completion on my CareerLink profile. I had only created the basic login and never filled out the work history, education, skills assessment, or uploaded a resume. No wonder the UC system wasn't recognizing my registration! I followed the step-by-step checklist that @Jamal Anderson shared and spent about 2 hours today completing every single section. Finally got to 100% completion status and received the confirmation email! Such a relief to see "Registration Complete" instead of that frustrating incomplete percentage. For anyone else dealing with this - definitely check that Profile Completion percentage in your CareerLink dashboard. If it's not at 100%, you're not actually registered no matter how many times you've logged in. And make sure to save that confirmation email as proof like several people mentioned - seems like having documentation is crucial with this system. Now I just need to wait for the UC system to sync (apparently can take 24-48 hours) and start logging my weekly work search activities properly. Thanks again everyone - this community is a lifesaver!
This is such an encouraging update! I'm actually in the middle of completing my profile right now after reading through this thread, and seeing that you successfully got to 100% completion gives me hope that I'm on the right track. I was also stuck at a low completion percentage (around 25%) and had no idea why nothing was syncing with UC. Currently working through the work history section - it's more detailed than I expected but definitely worth doing properly. Thanks for sharing your success and the reminder about saving the confirmation email. Can't wait to finally see that "Registration Complete" status!
This whole thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I'm a newcomer to the PA unemployment system and was completely lost about the CareerLink registration process until I found this discussion. Like so many others here, I created a basic login account and thought I was done, but after reading everyone's experiences I realized I need to actually complete my entire profile to get that 100% completion status. I just checked my dashboard and I'm sitting at only 18% complete - yikes! I can see I'm missing basically everything: work history, education, skills assessment, resume upload, the whole nine yards. No wonder I haven't gotten any confirmation emails or seen any updates in my UC account. Going to dedicate some time this weekend to work through that comprehensive checklist that @Jamal Anderson shared. It's honestly such a relief to know this is a common confusion point and not just me failing to understand something obvious. The fact that the system doesn't make it clear that creating login credentials ≠ complete registration is really frustrating, but at least now I know exactly what needs to be done. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this community is amazing for helping newcomers navigate these confusing government systems!
Welcome to the PA unemployment maze! You're definitely not alone in this confusion - I think most of us fell into that same trap of thinking the basic login creation was the full registration. 18% is actually pretty typical for someone who just did the initial account setup. The good news is that once you know what to look for, it's totally doable to get to 100%. That checklist from @Jamal Anderson is gold - I'd recommend tackling it section by section rather than trying to do everything at once. The work history section took me the longest since I had to dig up dates and details from old jobs, but it's worth doing thoroughly. Also, don't stress if it takes you a few hours total - better to do it right once than have to deal with payment delays later. You've got this!
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This thread has been such a lifesaver! I've been battling this exact same CareerLink Keystone ID issue for almost 3 weeks now and was starting to feel like I was going crazy. Just got the work registration alert yesterday and have been spiraling with anxiety about losing my benefits over what's clearly a technical glitch. After reading through everyone's experiences, I'm convinced this is a massive system flaw affecting tons of people. Like many others here, I'm pretty sure I created a CareerLink account years ago (probably 2019 or 2020) and completely forgot about it when job searching. Based on all the success stories, I'm planning to call my local CareerLink office first thing tomorrow morning rather than continuing to bang my head against the wall with the online system. If that doesn't pan out, I'll definitely try the Claimyr service that several people have recommended. It's honestly infuriating that UC makes this process so difficult and then blames us when their broken systems don't work properly. But seeing @Sean Flanagan and others get this resolved gives me real hope that there's actually a solution. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and practical advice - this community is incredible for helping people navigate these bureaucratic nightmares! I'll definitely post an update once I get this sorted out to help anyone else who stumbles into this same frustrating situation.
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•You're absolutely right that this is a massive system flaw! I just went through this exact nightmare myself last month. The forgotten old account issue is so common - I had one from 2017 that I had zero memory of creating. When you call your CareerLink office tomorrow, make sure to have your SSN ready and ask them to search for ANY accounts associated with it, even if they're inactive or from years ago. That's what finally unlocked my situation. Also, if you can't get through to CareerLink right away, don't panic - keep your weekly UC claims going even while this gets sorted out. The whole system really is designed poorly, but once you get a human involved instead of dealing with the automated mess, it usually gets resolved pretty quickly. Hang in there and keep us posted on how it goes!
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This thread is exactly what I needed to find! I've been stuck in this same CareerLink Keystone ID nightmare for the past 2 weeks and just got that dreaded work registration alert this morning. I was absolutely panicking thinking my benefits would be suspended over something that's clearly a technical issue on their end. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's obvious this is a widespread system problem affecting tons of people. I'm almost certain I have an old forgotten account from when I was job hunting back in 2020 - probably created it and never thought about it again. I'm going to try calling my local CareerLink office tomorrow morning based on all the success stories here, especially @Sean Flanagan's update. If that doesn't work out, I'll look into using Claimyr to get through to an actual UC representative. It's so frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops because their systems don't talk to each other properly, but at least now I know I'm not alone and there are actual solutions that work. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences and advice - this community is a lifeline when dealing with these bureaucratic messes! I'll definitely post an update once I get this resolved to help the next person who finds themselves in this situation.
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