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Max. Weekly Benefit Amount
$605
Max. Weeks of Benefits
26
Current Jobless Rate
5.7%
Max Weekly Benefit Amount
$605
Max Weeks of benefits
26
Current Jobless rate
5.7%

Updated : March 24th, 2023

Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits

Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits

Pennsylvania UC (Unemployment Compensation) program is handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, which aims to provide a cushion, only if you qualify for the unemployment benefits. This enables a sense of relief to all of you who were at a constant risk of being completely stalled in your day-to-day activities because of unemployment and unpaid bills. The UC program in PA is designed to support the transition of workers when they lose their jobs until they find a new career opportunity. If an individual becomes unemployed through no fault of his or her own, he or she may file for unemployment benefits in PA to get monetary support.

UI Benefit Amount in PA

Unemployment benefits is a joint federal-state program in PA. It provides temporary benefit payments to partially replace lost wages. The following UI Benefits Calculator will help applicants determine the approximate UI Benefits amount that he or she can receive in Pennsylvania.

UI Benefits Calculator
Calculate Your PA Unemployment Benefits

Try the Pennsylvania unemployment calculator to estimate your weekly benefits.

Pennsylvania Unemployment Calculator

Eligibility To Apply For UI Benefits In Pennsylvania

Explore the eligibility requirements, application process and all the other information related to Unemployment Insurance the applicant may need to successfully claim for benefits. To be eligible for unemployment benefits in PA, applicants need to prove that they qualify for the following criteria:

Monetary Eligibility

The applicants should qualify for unemployment benefits in PA if the applicant has earned sufficient wages during the base period. This base period is usually the first 4 quarters of the last 5 completed calendar quarters.

The applicants should qualify for UI Benefits if sufficient wages are earned during the base period. This base period is usually the first 4 quarters of the last 5 completed calendar quarters.

In order to qualify for the first condition, at least 37% of the total qualifying wages must be earned outside the High Quarter of the applicant’s base period. The High Quarter is the quarter in which the applicant has earned his or her highest wages, and the qualifying wage is the total wages earned in the entire base year.

The Minimum qualifying wages required to qualify for the weekly benefits is $2718. This would guarantee minimum weekly compensation of $68, and qualifying wages of $22,639 or more would ensure a maximum weekly benefit of $560.

The second condition is that the applicants must fulfill the credit week requirement in order to gain eligibility for unemployment compensation. In the state of Pennsylvania, a credit week is defined as any calendar week within the base period, in which the applicant has earned $116 or more. An applicant will not be eligible to receive unemployment benefits in PA if he or she has fewer than 18 credit weeks in the base year.

The applicants must note that the weekly benefit amount is calculated based on the total wages received in the base year. They must also provide the information on the total gross wages earned during the base year and must assign the wages to the respective quarters in which it was earned. It must be noted that the applicants must list the total gross wages and not the take-home pay.

Learn more about eligibility requirements

Job Separation

Once the financial eligibility is determined, the state of Pennsylvania will then take into consideration the reason for the separation of the applicant from his or her previous employment.

Unemployment benefits in PA are only given to those who have lost their jobs due to no mistake of their own and are willing and able to work full-time. An applicant will not be eligible if any of the following points applies to his or her case:

  • If the applicant has voluntarily resigned from the job without a compelling reason
  • If the applicant was removed from the organization due to misconduct or drug abuse
  • If the applicant participated in stoppage of work in the form of strikes and protests. (This disqualification does not apply to a lock-out)

The concerned department will call the applicants and their previous employers to determine the cause of separation. In the event of a mismatch in the reason provided by the applicant and his or her employer, it may lead to disqualification of the application.

A representative from the department will be contacting you and your previous employer to know the reasons for your present unemployment. And if the reasons for your employment are in contention either from you or your employer then you’ll be provided a chance to explain your side of the story so that there is clarity among all the concerned parties regarding the reasons for your unemployment. Say, something like a questionnaire may have to be filled and returned so that the representative is able to resolve all the issues raised, based on your response. However, if benefits are still denied, you can always appeal against the decision.

It could so happen that you could already be receiving the benefits and then a review can also take place later on. You’ll be served with the Advance Notice form, which will give you a chance to give all the necessary information about your eligibility to continue to receive UC benefits unless a written ineligibility has been issued against your favor.

Part-Time Work

Part-time employees could also be eligible for benefits if the following circumstances are true:

  1. Your regular work hours are reduced.
  2. You have obtained partial employment elsewhere with fewer work hours after being separated from your job.
  3. You are separated from one job but continue to be employed by another employer on a part-time basis.

You’re not eligible for benefits if you’re working your normal hours of work per week with your regular employer or company.

 

Eligibility Calculator

Eligibility Calculator

See our eligibility calculator to find out if you qualify for Unemployment Benefits in the state of Pennsylvania.

PA Unemployment Eligibility Calculator

 

Maintaining Eligibility

If an applicant must remain eligible for PA unemployment benefits, it’s then important that he or she regularly seeks new job opportunities. Since UI is meant to help between jobs, it is vital that the applicant meets the specific job requirements.

In order to receive weekly benefits unhindered every week, applicants must ensure that they maintain the eligibility by following these procedures:

  • Be able-bodied and available for work
  • The applicants must file timely biweekly claims and certify their their eligibility for each week. The applicants are also expected to serve an unpaid waiting week
  • It is highly essential to record and present the work search details to the concerned authorities for each week
  • Report wages from any other work-related income
  • In the event of a job being offered, the applicant must not reject it unless there is a highly compelling reason to do so
  • The applicant must take part in the mandatory reemployment services such as – Profile Reemployment Program (PREP) and Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA)

Learn more about job search requirements

How To Apply For UI Benefits In PA?

In order to file an Initial Claim in Pennsylvania, applicants should keep this information available:

One can file an PA unemployment claim or reopen the existing claim through the following ways:

Online

In Pennsylvania it is easily accessible to fill an online application. The online portal will be open on Sunday, from 6 am to 11 pm, and Monday through Friday, from 6 am to 9 pm, at www.uc.pa.gov.
Register with the CareerLink, a work search website, within 30 days to maintain eligibility.

Telephone

The applicant can reach the Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) to file claims via telephone.

Some of the services offered by PAT are:

  • Biweekly claims filing
  • Information on benefit payment
  • Information on federal withholding tax.
  • UC-1099G information
  • Change UC PIN

Applicants can file the biweekly claims using PAT on Sunday from 6 am to 11 pm, and Monday through Friday, from 6 am to 9 pm.

Paper Form

You can file a paper application which is to be downloaded and mailed or faxed to a UC service center receiving applications from your County

Videophone Service

Videophone service is available every Wednesday from noon to 4 pm. (Sign language is the ONLY means of communication provided in this service).

Learn how to apply for unemployment

How To File Weekly Claims?

Follow the step by step process to file for weekly claims in PA. This includes receiving the Claims Confirmation letter, using the 4 digit pin Number to file the claim and determining the date of filing the initial application for benefits. Applicants should file for two benefit weeks at a time and certify that they are eligible for each week separately.

Learn how to claim weekly benefits

Things To Know After Filing An Application

Once the application is filed, there is some more information that the applicant needs to know to make sure that they receive the services without any hindrance.

Overpayments And Collections

The state of Pennsylvania places a lot of importance on the fair distribution of unemployment benefits. If an instance of overpayment occurs, the claimants must inform the concerned authorities and payback the excessive funds received.

A non-fault Overpayment: An overpayment is considered non-fault when it involves no fault of the claimants whatsoever. In such a scenario, the overpaid amount is deducted from future benefit payments.

The deductions will not exceed one-third of the total weekly benefit amount. However, if the total amount owed is $99 or less, the deductions may be made in a single week. No interest will be levied on non-fault overpayments.

A fault Overpayment: This occurs when a claimant receives UC benefits that he or she is not entitled to due to the fault of the claimant. In such a scenario, the claimant will have to repay the excess fund with interest. The claimant will have to pay 100 percent of their weekly benefit amount until the amount is recovered.

A fraud Overpayment: This occurs when a claimant knowingly provides false information or withholds important material to obtain UC benefits or to extend the benefit period. The deductions made in such cases are much harsher than the previous scenarios.

The concerned department may assign penalty weeks to the claimants, where they may not receive any benefits in spite of their eligibility. In addition to this, the department may charge a monetary penalty of 15% of the amount of the overall benefits.

Benefits Extension

When the unemployment rate gets too high, Pennsylvania might be able to offer an unemployment extension. During the Covid-19 Pandemic, certain individuals were eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or PUA. Individuals who were unemployed or partially employed due to the COVID pandemic—for instance, because their workplace shut down entirely or reduced their hours—were able to collect PUA.

PUA was also made available to individuals who would not normally be able to collect UC, such as those who voluntarily left their job—as long as the reason had to do with the Pandemic, such as because they were sick with COVID, had to take care of someone else sick with COVID, or had to provide in-home childcare for their dependents because of a COVID-related school closure. PUA benefits covered 79 weeks and ended September 4th, 2021.

Job Training Assistance

Make use of the Pennsylvania CareerLink to obtain assistance in job training. This services in this portal include locating training services, obtaining vocational rehabilitation, and researching careers.

The applicants may also take a look at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), which offers various special programs, state grants and educational loans to help individuals attend college. For more information on this, log on to PHEAA’s website at www.pheaa.org .

The applicants in Pennsylvania may also explore programs offered by Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). TAA offers job training and other benefits to especially those who have lost their jobs due to adverse effects in imports or job relocation to other countries.

In order to be eligible for this program, workers must be laid off from a company that has a certified petition with the United States Department of Labor. Log on to https://www.doleta.gov/tradeactOpens for more information on the TAA program.

Learn more about job training opportunities in PA

Unemployment Fraud in PA

Not everyone collecting unemployment compensation is doing so honestly. In fact, some claimants are not even entitled to filing a weekly claim and are just taking advantage of the state’s unemployment insurance.

PA unemployment fraud occurs when a potential benefit recipient falsifies their application, such as lying about their employment history or wages. Applicants must also be honest about why they were terminated from their most recent job.

If you are prosecuted you may be subject to a fine, imprisonment, restitution, summons of federal tax refunds, and loss of future UI benefits.

How To Get Paid

It can take up to three weeks after filling your UC application to receive your first round of benefits.

This time period will include what is known as the Waiting Week, when you can file for your benefits as you will every single week, inputting information such as how many hours you worked (if any) and how much you earned (if anything). After you file your application, a review process will begin whereby the PA Office of Unemployment Compensation will review your employment history and reason for separation or termination.

Benefit recipients in Pennsylvania can have their benefits sent via direct deposit right into their bank account. If you’ve collected unemployment before, and still have the same bank account, the unemployment benefits will be deposited therein unless you specify a new account. If that account has been closed since the last time you collected, you need to put in new account information. If you don’t have an account or don’t want a direct deposit, benefits will be paid onto a debit card called a ReliaCard, managed by the U.S. Bancorp.

In previous times PA unemployment compensation was paid biweekly. Now it is dependent on when you file your weekly certification. If you file on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, your funds will be available Tuesday. Monday, available Wednesday. Tuesday, available Thursday. Wednesday, available Friday. Thursday, available Monday (not Saturday or Sunday). Make sure you are filing your certification every week, and on a day that will result in you getting paid when you need the money. It can also be very difficult to secure back pay for a week you missed, so make sure to file every week.

What Happens When I Find a Job?

If you return to full-time work then notify the UC Service Center about it immediately. After intimating the information, you’re no longer unemployed and thus, you’re not eligible for your weekly UI Benefits.

If you intend to start a spin-off venture on your own, then you’re considered to be self-employed, so you will no longer be eligible for UI benefits, even if your business isn’t making a profit. But, UI benefits can be still claimed if your business is a “sideline” activity matching the following criteria:

  • You are able and available for full-time work
  • You do not engage in your business the whole time
  • Your business is not the primary source of your livelihood

If your job is only part time, you may be able to continue collecting part time benefits (also called PBC or partial benefits compensation) via your weekly benefit claim.

Although it’s helpful to get a benefit payment to help out, you cannot collect unemployment compensation forever. UC Staff at any of the unemployment compensation service center locations are there to help you find a new job (by appointment), and there is the PA CareerLink website as well.

If You Are Denied Benefits

If you are denied unemployment benefits, you can file an appeal. You must submit an appeal within 21 days of being denied benefits, and follow the instructions that accompany the denial notification.

There are three levels for a claimant to appeal for UI claim denial:

  • UC Service Center Determination
  • UC Referee Decision
  • UC Board Of Review Decision

Under Article V of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, the Department of Labor & Industry promptly examines each application for benefits and determines whether your application is accepted. The law also provides for an appeal process to allow claimants to object to an unemployment compensation determination to ensure that every individual is given an opportunity for a fair hearing.

Pennsylvania Office Locations and Phone Numbers

Connect with an Unemployment Office about UI Benefits and have your claim questions answered by visiting the PA unemployment offices or call one of the Pennsylvania unemployment phone numbers.

Locate your nearest unemployment office

 

Frequently Asked Question

Q. What are the additional responsibilities of the claimants?

The additional responsibility of the claimants include:

  • Provide Accurate and Complete Information
  • Report Any Separation from Employment
  • Report Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
  • Report Severance Pay, Pensions and Back Wage Awards
  • Update Your Contact Information
  • Protect Your PIN
Q. How can I get my benefit period extended?

Presently, extension benefits are not available in the state of Pennsylvania.

Q. I'm presently collecting my severance pay from my employer, can I apply for unemployment benefits immediately?

No. You will have to wait till the severance payout is complete to apply for benefits in PA.

Q. How much weekly benefits will I receive?

In the state of Pennsylvania, eligible applicants receive a minimum of $68 and a maximum of $605.

Q. Would I have to inform the department if I decide to take up employment or start my own business?

If you are presently receiving unemployment benefits, you MUST immediately inform the concerned authorities if you are taking up a new job or starting a new business. If you fail to do so, it will be considered as committing fraud.

Q.Will receiving a pension make me ineligible for UC benefits?

The payment of pension may be deductible from weekly benefit amount if (1) your Base-Year employer has contributed to or maintained the pension plan, and (2) your work during the Base Year increased the amount of or affected your eligibility for, the pension.

In case if your employer was the only one who contributed to the pension, 100% of the prorated, the weekly pension amount is deductible. If you contributed in any amount to the pension, 50% of the prorated, weekly pension amount is deductible.

The following payments are NOT deductible, however:

  • Social Security and Railroad Retirement pensions.

  • A lump-sum pension payment, if you did not have the option of receiving monthly or periodic payments.

  • A lump-sum pension payment that is deposited (rolled over) into an eligible retirement plan, such as an IRA, within 60 days after you received the payment

In other words, you can avoid having your UC benefits reduced if you roll over your pension to save it for re-tirement. If you roll over only a part of a lump-sum payment, the portion of the lump-sum that is not rolled over is deductible.

Q. What happens after I've applied for UI benefits?

You will receive a total of three mails from the PA Department of Labor after applying for UI benefits. The first mail will contain an official Notice of Financial Determination. The second mail will contain a Claim Confirmation Letter (which is form UC-360) and a PIN (Personal Identification Number) for PAT, filing over the telephone. The third mailer will have a printed copy of the PA UC Handbook which is sent to you within a span of 10 days after you've applied for UI Benefits.

Q. I am currently in another state, do the registration requirements affect me?

Yes. You must register for employment search services in your local labor market in that state within thirty days after your Pennsylvania application for benefits is filed, but you must also register in the Pennsyl-vania CareerLink® system by the same deadline.

Questions & Answers

    • If the person fulfills all the criteria (like active employment and earnings in the last 4-5 months), he/she can be eligible.

  1. I am eligible for unemployment benefits. I have taxes being withheld, no open issues, no overpayment, and I’m monetarily eligible yet after I filed for claimant weeks, the payment type says “taxes withheld “ instead of “total payment.” What does this mean? I can never get through to anyone at the uc center, it’s always busy!

    • Jamie,

      That is strange! Please see if an office in the vicinity is open for F2F meeting via appointments.

  2. I have been getting my UC and my benefit year ended. Now it’s been 6weeks with no pay. I FINALLY get thru and the woman hangs up on me.. I need to speak with someone.

  3. I have a Question ,Can I draw unemployment ,If I decide to leave a job ?I drive water truck to frac sites And due to weather I went up on a lease road I started to spin I stopped put chains on tires I started moving again slid into the ditch,now my Boss gave me a choice ,if I quit I have to pay for the whole tow bill and the wages for 3 other people that had to wait for the tow truck,or stay and pay only half the tow bill ,I think its wrong for a trucking company to do that to their employees when its snowy and icy on those lease roads,I feel I don’t think I can no longer work for this company ,but I have to have a check coming in.

  4. I owned and operated a business. The business was a corporation and I was the President. I also worked as an employee and received a bi-weekly paycheck. The business was a bar/restaurant and I was the main chef. I had to close the restaurant for financial reasons and even though unemployment was taken from my check for 13 years I was told I was not eligible to receive benefits. I was also told that even though I was not eligible for benefits (because I was President of the Corp.) I was still obligated to pay in. Is this correct?

  5. This is for Danelle they call me regarding my claim and ask to give them a call but I can’t get though. It’s about the claim I filed on December 19. Please let know how to reach you.

    • Carl,

      This is a private forum and you probably spoke to the Unemployment Office. Please call them directly on the phone numbers provided.

  6. I started my job April and will get laid off in middle December. I make $22.00 hour have more than enough hours (I have way over 680 hours). will I be eligible for unemployment benefits?

  7. This year (2019) my company had a 2 week furlough, my last day worked was Friday, June 28, 2019 and I applied for unemployment the week of June 30 , 2019 – July 6, 2019 – which was my waiting week. If my employer has another 2 week furlough in 2020 with my last day worked will be June 26, 2020, when would my waiting week in 2020 be?

  8. I work in construction. I get laid off in the winter. How many hours during the week can I work and still collect unemployment?

    • Tracy,

      Please note UI benefits are not generally available to seasonal workers. Please call the Unemployment Office for clarification.

  9. I had a stroke in January which put me on short term disability. I’ve been doing physical therapy every week and have made progress, thank goodness. My doctor approved me to be able to return to work as working from home as I’m not allowed to drive yet, which I’ve been doing every Friday for the past three years. My Short Term Disability was closed in April since I can “return” to work says the insurance company, however my employer says that they won’t have the work for me until July. So for the month of May and going to be June I’ll have no income to pay bills. I’ve submitted an ADA form to my employer at their request, listing my issues and some side effects from my doctor. I’d love to get back at it now, but my employer wants me to wait. Am I eligible to collect until I return in July?

    • Chris,

      Unfortunately, Unemployment Insurance benefits are only offered to claimants who are able and available for work. Not sure if you qualify. Please call the Unemployment Office for more.

  10. I’m being terminated at the end of April 31, 2019 after 33 1/2 years of faithful and dependable service and being forced to take my defined pension plan benefit.

    How will this affect my eligibility for PA UC?

    The defined benefit pension plan was frozen November 1, 2018 and was 100% funded by the employer.

    • Jesse,

      To understand the precise impact of pension on Unemployment Insurance, please call the Unemployment Office for advice as it depends on multiple factors.

      • I was terminated June18, 2019. I filed for unemployment the beginning of July, l received letter of determination stating I qualify and the debit card but have not received anything further, how long does it take the employer to do determination? It’s been almost 2 months! I’ve been actively looking for work, but as of now all I have is $20 a month in food stamps!

        • Deborah,

          The determination process should certainly not take so long! I suggest you chase the Claims Center at regular intervals until a decision is made.

  11. I was collecting this past winter due to lack of work, I took a different job but making less money, would I be eligible to collect benefits even though I work 40 hrs a week

    • Adam,

      I am not sure if a claimant can claim UI benefits for a reduction in income. Please call the Unemployment Office for more.

  12. As a W2 worker for a furniture moving company, my hours can vary greatly week by week. Some weeks I may work 60+ hrs, some weeks during the slower season, I may only work 10 hrs. Say I have a busy week 1… 50 hrs, then a slow week 2… 10 hours, then busy week 3… 60 hours. Am I eligible to collect partial unemployment for the slow Week 2? Even though the three week average is 40 hrs per week? Thank you!

    • Ryan,

      Firstly, we need to ascertain if your employer remits Unemployment Taxes into the system on the basis of which you can be eligible to claim partial UI benefits. Please check with your HR team.

  13. What would be the maximum amount of time allowed for the UC Service Center to make a determination on a claim filed?

    • Margaret,

      Please visit the Pennsylvania state page for more details. The details are available right next to the state emblem.

      This is valid only for PA.

      • Sam, I was not asking how many weeks of employment you can get (26), rather I was asking the time frame the UC center has to make a decision after you file a claim for benefits? How many days does employer have to respond to UC Service Center’s request for information?

        • Margaret,

          Thank you for the clarification. I am not sure of the timelines employers’ are allowed to respond. Perhaps, a phone call to the Unemployment Office might help you access the right information.

  14. I gave 2 weeks notice to my last job because I was moving to Florida. And I try to contact the uc services to explain me about my appeals. Any number or place that I can reach to answer my questions here in Florida?

  15. we are a retired military family and draw a monthly pension. My husband recently lost his job and is filing for UC. My question is does PA UC take dollar for dollar out of the UC that he is to receive?

  16. My husband was terminated from his job on August 2nd and has been unable to access a computer or phone to try to file for unemployment. When is the latest he can file and would I be able to file for him if he is unable to file himself?

    • Jessica,

      If your husband was terminated due to involuntary reasons, he can claim UI benefits. With regard to your question, I suggest you call the Unemployment Office in your state to inquire about filing on his behalf.

  17. My company has eliminated my position within the company. They are giving me a small severance package ( $1547 plus $2000 towards healthcare benefits ). How will this effect my UE benefits. Right now I am illegible for 393 a week.
    Thank You

    • Elaine,

      Please wait until the severance payout ends. You can apply towards the end of it. The actual weekly benefit amount depends on multiple inputs. Please call the Unemployment Office for additional info.

  18. I am currently making $23/hr as a contractor and my assignment will end in four weeks. They are offering me another position for $16/hr. Do I have to take the lower paying position? If I don’t, can I collect UI?

    • Janis,

      Contract workers are generally not eligible since employers’ do not remit Unemployment Taxes. Please call the Unemployment Office for clarification.

  19. I recently got hired full time while I was waiting on UC , I work close to 30 hours a week maybe less which sounds like part time , can I still collect UC benefits ? I reported the income and was approved for partial payment which is fine w me as long as I’m not braking any UC law, please advise kindly? Just want to make sure that is ok to collect. Thanks

    • Yes, you should be able to collect partial UI benefits for the hours lost. Please consider applying for the lost hours until full-time employment is restored.

  20. I received a letter 07/12/18 saying that i was financially eligible for unemployment and i got the reliacard the same day but i still haven’t received a payment yet, and online it says i haven’t been issued one yet either. Should I be expecting one soon or has something gone wrong?

    • Hayley,

      Have you been making a weekly claim by phone/online? You will only receive weekly payments if you do so. Please call the Claims Center for further details.

  21. I work full time now, I asked to work part time because my husband is having health issues and can not watch my son. They will not give me the part time hours. Told me to use FMLA. I don’t want to use it. Our company policy is if we are an employee, we can not work any where else. I can’t be on FMLA and work part-time somewhere else. I would have to quit to be able to work part-time somewhere. Can I quit and file unemployment? I really do not know what to do.

    • Kate,

      Unfortunately, personal reasons are not generally not considered. Please call the Unemployment Office for clarification before making a decision.

    • Leo,

      You may not be eligible since unemployment insurance is only extended to those who become unemployed due to involuntary reasons. Please call the Unemployment Office for clarification.

  22. I applied on 1/22. I received a letter dated 2/15 saying that I was eligible to receive benefits. the first payment has been made my account 3/5/18, but it only for the two most recent weeks. I know there is a waiting week. I was expecting to be paid for 5/6 weeks for which I filed claims. Why was I only [aid for two?

    • Lannia,

      Chances are that the missing payment is on its way. I suggest you call the Claims Center for clarification.

      • I’m suspended from work while under investigation I denied all allegations and there is no proof just he says she says am I eligible for unemployment?

        I have been out of work since January 18, 2023.

        • Hi, Nathan – you probably won’t know until you apply. Just keep in mind that the key eligibility factor for unemployment benefits is losing your job through no fault of your own. Much of the state’s decision about this will depend on how your employer reports your separation from work. In cases of layoffs or reductions in force, your chances are very good for qualifying for benefits. But if your employer reports that you were separated from your job for cause, it’s doubtful that you would be approved for benefits. The exception would be if you quit your job, but were able to show that your former employer created such a harmful environment to your physical or mental well-being that you had no reasonable choice but to quit. An additional complication is the fact that it sounds like you are technically still employed, just suspended pending the results of an investigation. You would not be eligible for unemployment benefits unless you actually lose your job.

  23. Got notice saying attendance is mandatory at resea meeting..I belong to the painters Union and can only get my jobs through Union hiring hall.. I thought my attendance is not required because of this condition….can anyone help ty

  24. I filed my claim in Feb 2017…my salary at my new job was not included and I make 3 times as much. Am I able to cancel my claim and file an initial claim in April, changing my base year and including my new salary?

    • Mike,

      Short-term disability will be a bearing on unemployment insurance claims. For specific details, please contact the unemployment office.

    • Scott,

      Please call the Claims Center on the phone numbers provided to explore the option for the authorities to reconsider.

  25. I have been on short term disability due to back surgeries for the past 4 months. I have been at my job for 9+ years. I got a phone call today stating that since my short term disability is now changing over to long term disability he is being terminated. Can I file for unemployment benefits until my long term disability gets approved and begins? I need to pay bills and was not expecting this. any help is appreciated :)

    • David,

      You may not be eligible since unemployment insurance is only extended to those who become unemployed due to involuntary reasons. Please call the Unemployment Office for further details.

      Hope you get well soon!

  26. I am working as a substitute teacher now after not working and getting unemployment from Feb-June 2016 will I be eligible for benefits after the school year is over?

    • Nan,

      If your job is meant to be a seasonal one or on contract, you may not be eligible. Please contact the Unemployment Office.

  27. I work in a retail corp. I am a key carrying supervisor. I deal with western union transaction. A fraudulent transaction was done using my I’d and password on a day I was not on the clock.. the person who is responsible for the transaction was to be set up by the HR office. Because she wasn’t and we were us I allowed 2 people to use my information to do there job. So I was terminated because of a security violation. Am I eligible for unemployment

    • Joann,

      You should be able to claim since it looks like it’s not your fault. Please make sure to keep supporting documents handy in case of a dispute.

  28. I have a 2 weeks notice to my employer for office politics and being harassed. I did break several rules that I was comfusdd about. The office was a toxic environment and started to affect my health. I only worked 2 more into my documented 2 week notice and was terminated. Am I eligible for benefits?

    • Sue,

      Your employer may raise a dispute when you file. If you’re able to prove your innocence with documentary evidence, you can be eligible.

  29. I have filed a claim over 6 weeks ago and it will not let me file a biweekly or let me call the 888 313 7284 always busy. What is going on cant pay my bills or get food.

    • Brian,

      It looks like your claim is still under process. Please call the Claims Center for an update on the status.

  30. i am working the same job for 11 years but my boss is at me every day sometimes insulting and i cant take it anymore. can i quit and collect checks until i find something else?

    • You can be eligible to quit under hostile working conditions and draw UI benefits.

      However, it can be considered voluntary separation. Please call the Unemployment Office to inquire about the limitations.

  31. Still employed but due to lack of work, hours, and pay, I need to file for Partial Unemployment. Doing this online, there is a section where the questions don’t fit my needs as it asks “What is the reason you are no longer employed?” The next question: “Yes or No, Were you told by your employer that you would be recalled to your job?” If Yes, I need to enter a date. The lack of 40 work hours will go on for awhile. How can I receive partial benefits while still employed?

    • Partial UI benefits are available for workers who lose hours. Please call the Claims Center to find out how these questions can be answered.

  32. Looking for experienced middle aged male to do temporary field work. person would travel to site with one or two other field technicians. Person must be mechanically inclined and able to work with power tools such as a concrete core drill, able to lift up to 50 lbs

  33. I work a full time and a part time job. What if you are laid off from your full time job, how will that affect your claim with still working the part time job?

    • You will be probably asked to declare the income from the part-time job. Please make sure to let them know about your part-time job when you file.

  34. If your claim has been appealed twice by the employer and you have won both appeals does UC pay you back pay? Initial claim was filed in January.

    • They should if you were asked to file regularly during the disputed weeks.

      Please speak to the Claims Center for an update.

  35. Am I eligible for unemployment if I am on a 6 week fulough? I may be hired back but it is not guaranteed.

    • If the reason is involuntary, you should be able to claim until you’re hired back.

      Please call the Unemployment Office for clarification.

  36. Im currently on UCI benefits and on the R.T.A.A. program in Pa.,U.S. I get 563 dollars a week for 18 weeks if I return to school on the trade act of 2015 do I receive uci money and if I exhaust of my unemployment what am I eligible for? Can I file for extension? or file for T.R.A. or do I remain on R.T.A.A. and work 20 hours and what is the 200 dollars a week for on R.T.A.A. please answer this for me? barry CAIN PETITION NUMBER 91251 out of PA.

    • The E.U.C(Emergency Unemployment Compensation) remains expired. There is no extension available. Please inquire further with the labor authorities in your state by calling them.

  37. I am missing an unemployment check for a partial week, who should I contact, the unemployment office or treasury office?

  38. We live in NJ, but my husband worked in PA and was laid off in Sept. He still cannot find a job. Is there an extension? If no federal, what can we do. Can he file for NY unemployment since that is where we live?

  39. I got laid off a couple days ago and filed for UC benefits and released i didn’t fill one part out right. The part i didn’t fill out right was “are you being recalled back to work at a later and i put no. Well i am being recalled in march since i am a seasonal worker. I tried to go back to change but i can only file a whole new application, so that’s what i did. Now do i file on the date the first application i filled out or the 2nd correct application i filled out?

    • Please have this corrected immediately by calling the Claims Center. You can speak to a representative for further instructions in this regard.

  40. I just got laid off and filed for UC benefits and some of the info was wrong and i couldn’t go back and change it with out redoing a new application for benefits, so i just filed a new one 4 days later after unsuccessfully trying to get a hold of anyone. So my question is should i file for benefits on the date the first application said i should or file on the new correct application i filed?

    • Unless either of the applications is confirmed, we may not be able to decide the basis.

      Please try calling during off-peak hours and speak to a representative.

  41. my company lost contract after 26 years.. new company offered, but it is now salaried positon andformer one was hourly..(same annual compenstation.) but I know have to work many, many hours extra to get the work done.the work was misrepresented and the work load.
    the department originally had 4 people and now I’m the only one.. would I be eligible for UC benefits from former employer..I have a termination letter from them.

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