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I'm going through something similar right now - my employer is also claiming misconduct when I know I was laid off due to budget cuts. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful! A few things I've learned from my research that might help you: 1. Pennsylvania considers it misconduct only if it was "willful" - meaning you deliberately violated company policy knowing it could lead to termination. Being laid off for lack of work doesn't meet this standard. 2. Keep your answers short and factual during the hearing. The referee will ask specific questions, so don't feel like you need to tell your whole story at once. 3. If your employer mentions any attendance issues like in your packet, be ready to explain which absences were approved/excused vs. unexcused. Documentation helps a lot here. 4. I've heard that having a coworker who was also laid off testify can be really powerful evidence that it was truly a reduction in force. The fact that you have emails about restructuring and budget cuts sounds like strong evidence in your favor. Make sure to mention these right at the beginning when the referee asks about additional evidence. You've got this! The preparation you're doing now will make all the difference.
Thank you so much for this additional insight! It's really helpful to hear from someone going through the same situation. The point about "willful" misconduct is especially important - I definitely didn't deliberately violate any policies, I was just told there wasn't enough work for my position anymore. Your advice about keeping answers short and factual is something I need to remember because I tend to ramble when I'm nervous. I'm definitely going to have my coworker who was laid off the same day ready to testify if needed. Good luck with your own case! It sounds like you're really well prepared too. Hopefully we'll both have good news to share soon.
I haven't been through a PA UC appeal hearing myself, but I wanted to share something that might help with your nerves. My sister went through this exact situation last year - her employer also tried to claim misconduct when she was clearly laid off due to company downsizing. A few things that helped her prepare: - She practiced explaining her situation out loud beforehand so she wouldn't stumble over words during the actual hearing - She made a simple timeline of events leading up to her layoff with dates - She kept a glass of water nearby during the call in case her mouth got dry from nerves Her hearing ended up being much less intimidating than she expected. The referee was professional and gave her plenty of time to explain her side. She won her appeal because she had documentation showing the layoffs were company-wide due to financial reasons, similar to what you described with the restructuring emails. The fact that you have documentation about budget cuts and restructuring puts you in a really strong position. Try to get a good night's sleep before the hearing - being well-rested will help you think more clearly. You've got this!
This is such great advice! I never thought about practicing out loud beforehand - that's a really good point because I do tend to get tongue-tied when I'm nervous. Making a timeline is also brilliant, especially since there were several events leading up to the layoffs that I want to make sure I mention in the right order. It's really reassuring to hear that your sister's hearing went well and that the referee was professional. I think I've been imagining it would be more hostile than it probably will be. The fact that she won with similar documentation to what I have gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for sharing this - it's exactly the kind of encouragement I needed to hear right now!
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I switched from Money Network to direct deposit about 6 weeks ago and can confirm what most people here are saying - there's definitely a one payment delay. Updated my info on a Thursday, filed my weekly claim that Sunday, and that payment still went to the Money Network card. The next week's payment was the first one to hit my bank account directly. The whole process took about 6 business days from when I submitted the change to when I saw the confirmation message on my UC dashboard. Just keep your Money Network card handy for at least one more payment cycle and you should be good to go!
This is exactly the timeline I was hoping to hear about! Six business days sounds reasonable and the one payment delay seems to be pretty consistent across everyone's experiences. I'm feeling much more confident about the timing now. Did you notice any difference in when the money actually hits your account with direct deposit versus the Money Network card? I'm wondering if direct deposit is faster once it's set up.
I switched from the Money Network card to direct deposit about 3 months ago and had the exact same concerns! Here's what happened: I made the change on a Wednesday, filed my weekly claim that Sunday, and yep - that payment still went to my Money Network card. The following week was when it finally hit my bank account. The whole thing took about 5-6 business days to process. One thing I learned is to check your UC dashboard regularly because they'll post a little notification when the direct deposit change is officially active. Also, don't close or throw away your Money Network card until you're 100% certain the direct deposit is working - I kept mine for like a month just to be safe! The direct deposit is definitely faster once it kicks in though, usually hits my account by Tuesday instead of having to wait for the card to load.
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Been using NetSpend with PA UC for about 4 months now and wanted to share my pattern since everyone's seems a bit different. Mine consistently hits Tuesday nights between 11pm-2am, so I usually wake up Wednesday morning and it's there. One thing I learned the hard way - if you're switching from regular direct deposit to NetSpend, make sure you don't have any pending issues on your UC claim when you make the switch. I switched payment methods the same week I had to submit additional documentation for something unrelated, and it caused a 10-day delay while they sorted everything out. The customer service rep told me that any account changes + pending issues can trigger additional review periods. Also, definitely keep your old bank account open for at least 2-3 weeks after switching, just in case there are any hiccups and they need to reverse back to your original payment method temporarily.
Really good point about not switching payment methods when you have pending issues! I wish someone had told me that earlier. I made the mistake of updating my direct deposit info right after I had to resubmit my ID verification documents and it definitely delayed everything. Your Tuesday night timing is interesting too - seems like NetSpend processes at different times depending on your account or region. The tip about keeping your old bank account open is smart - I was about to close mine but I'll wait a few more weeks now. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Just wanted to add my experience since I've been following this thread! I switched to NetSpend about 6 weeks ago and my payments have been coming consistently on Wednesdays around 2-3am. What really helped me was calling NetSpend customer service (not PA UC) to confirm my account was set up correctly for direct deposits. They were actually really helpful and walked me through all the settings to make sure everything was optimized. One thing I noticed that's different from regular bank direct deposit - NetSpend seems to process UC payments in batches, so if you're expecting it Tuesday and it doesn't come, don't panic. It'll likely hit Wednesday. The NetSpend app notifications that others mentioned are a lifesaver - you get alerted the second it hits your account. For anyone still worried about timing with rent due, most landlords are understanding about UC payment schedules if you communicate with them ahead of time. I explained my situation to mine and they were fine with payment coming a day or two into the month.
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I went through almost the exact same situation last year! PA UC scheduled my RESEA appointment 4 days after the original deadline, then had the nerve to disqualify me when I completed it "late." The appeal process worked for me, but it took about 10 weeks to get a hearing scheduled. The key things that helped my case were: 1) I had saved the voicemail where they called me after the deadline, 2) I showed I completed RESEA as soon as they made it available to me, and 3) I documented all my attempts to contact them about the scheduling conflict. Since you actually have a job lined up for spring, that shows good faith effort on your part even though it doesn't technically exempt you from RESEA. Make sure to keep filing your weekly claims during the appeal process so you don't lose out on back pay if you win. The whole system is designed to frustrate people into giving up, but hang in there - appeals work when you have documentation of their scheduling mistakes!
@Mei Wong This is incredibly helpful to hear from someone who actually won their appeal in a similar situation! 10 weeks is a long time to wait but it s'encouraging to know it worked out. I wish I had saved the voicemail when they called me late - I didn t'think to keep it at the time. But I do have records of when I completed the RESEA program versus when they originally contacted me. Did you have to provide any specific documentation during the hearing itself, or was submitting everything with the initial appeal enough? I m'trying to make sure I have all my ducks in a row since this is my first time dealing with an appeal process.
This whole RESEA scheduling disaster is infuriating but unfortunately very common! I work as a benefits advocate and see this exact scenario weekly. The fact that they contacted you AFTER the deadline gives you solid grounds for appeal. A few critical points for your appeal: 1) Emphasize that you completed RESEA immediately upon being contacted (shows compliance), 2) Document the timeline showing their scheduling delay, 3) Include your job offer letter showing you're transitioning to employment. While having a future job doesn't exempt you from RESEA, it demonstrates you're not abusing the system. During appeals, keep filing weekly claims even if they show $0 - this preserves your right to back pay. Also consider requesting an expedited hearing since you have a clear administrative error (late scheduling). The 15-day appeal window is firm, so if you haven't filed yet, do it immediately. Don't let their incompetence cost you benefits you're entitled to!
Charlee Coleman
i got backpay and it took 4 days but my cousing got his in like 2 weeks so i think its just random how fast they do it lol
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Freya Collins
Just checking in - any updates? Has your payment status changed or have you received your backpay yet?
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Lucas Schmidt
•Great timing! My payment status just changed to "paid" for all 6 weeks this morning! The payment date shows tomorrow, so hopefully the money will be on my card then. Thanks everyone for the help and advice - made this stressful situation much easier to navigate.
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