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Wait has he had ANY job since getting let go last year? Even part time work? Because if he got a new job and then lost THAT job within the last year, he could possibly file based on the newer job loss!
He did some handyman work for cash over the summer but nothing with actual payroll. I don't think that would count, would it?
Unfortunately, cash work wouldn't establish a new base period since those wages weren't reported to TWC through an employer's quarterly wage reports. Only W-2 employment or properly reported 1099 work (where the employer paid unemployment taxes) would qualify for establishing a new claim.
Sorry to hear about your father in law's situation. My neighbor went thru something similar last year. The missed benefits hurt but the silver lining was that WorkForce Solutions helped him with his resume and he found a better job than his old one within 2 months!
That's encouraging to hear! I think he's been feeling too old to start something new, but maybe with some support he'll feel differently.
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Based on what you're describing, this sounds like a wage reporting error. When you said "earnings exceed WBA" that's a very specific determination. It means TWC believes you earned more at a job than your weekly benefit amount allows. Here's what to do: 1. File an appeal for this NEW issue right away (separate from your existing appeal) 2. In the appeal, clearly state you have not worked or earned any wages during the claim period in question 3. Try calling the TWC Tele-Serv system at 800-558-8321 to see if there's more information about the specific earnings they think you received 4. Contact your previous employer to make sure they haven't accidentally reported you as still working 5. Keep requesting payments every two weeks even if it says you're ineligible - this preserves your claim If you win your appeal, you'll receive back payments for any weeks you were eligible. The key is to appeal within the 14-day window.
Thank you SO much for this detailed information. I'm going to start working on the new appeal right now and try calling Tele-Serv. One quick question - should I mention my other pending appeal in this new appeal or keep them completely separate?
Keep them completely separate. Each appeal needs to focus on the specific determination letter it's addressing. Mixing the issues could confuse the process. Just make sure to include the determination ID number from the letter in your new appeal.
UPDATE: I finally got through to TWC this morning! Turns out my previous employer reported wages for me for last week (even though I haven't worked there since January). The agent said this happens sometimes when employers batch-report or make clerical errors. She put in a request to have the wages removed from my record, and said my payments should resume once that's processed. I also went ahead and filed the appeal just in case it takes them too long to fix it. Thanks everyone for your help!
glad u got it figured out! make sure u follow up if ur payment doesnt come through soon
This is exactly what I suspected! Good job getting it resolved. One tip: document everything. Write down the date/time of your call, the agent's name if they provided it, and what they told you. This documentation can be helpful if you need to reference this conversation in the future.
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I had same problem and fixed it by going to the TWC office in person! Waited about 2 hours but at least got it fixed same day instead of waiting forever on the phone
That's a good tip! Which TWC office did you go to? Was it crowded? I might try that next time instead of dealing with the phone system.
Just to add some helpful information for others: for seasonal school employees, TWC requires you to upload documentation showing your return-to-work date. This helps verify that you have "reasonable assurance" of returning after the break, which is required for eligibility. You'll want an official letter from your school stating your employment terms and specific return date. Also, remember that you still need to do the 3 work search activities each week, even though you have a job to return to. I've seen claims delayed because people think seasonal workers are exempt from work search - they're not!
Thanks for this! I did upload my letter from HR showing my return date, but maybe that's what triggered the extra verification? And yes, I've been doing my work search activities every week (even though it seems silly when I already have a job to return to).
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my bf had this same question wen he did his taxes!!! its sooooo confusing how they make these tax forms the same for every state when some states dont even have income tax!!!!
Just to clarify for anyone else finding this thread - the 1099-G form from Texas Workforce Commission will typically only have these boxes filled out: - Box 1: Unemployment compensation amount - Box 4: Federal income tax withheld (if you elected to have taxes withheld) - Box 5: RTAA payments (usually not applicable for most people) - Box 9: Market gain (not related to unemployment) Boxes 10b (state income tax withheld) and 11 (state identification number) will either be empty or not even on your form because Texas doesn't have state income tax. This is normal and nothing to worry about when filing your taxes.
This is SUPER helpful! Mine looks exactly like you described. Thanks for confirming that this is normal - feeling much better about finishing my taxes now.
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Did anyone else read that new Austin daycare exposé article last week?? The conditions in some of these places are HORRIBLE and the state does almost nothing!! OP I totally believe your story and hope TWC does too!!
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Keisha Thompson
Just wanted to add - make sure you request a telephonic hearing if possible. It's usually less stressful than appearing in person, and you can have all your documentation spread out in front of you during the call. When TWC schedules your hearing, they'll send instructions about how to submit evidence beforehand - follow those instructions EXACTLY and submit everything at least 3 business days before your hearing date. Also, after submitting your appeal, keep an eye on your mail. TWC will send a hearing notice with the date/time, usually 2-3 weeks after you file your appeal. If you miss your hearing, it's extremely difficult to get it rescheduled.
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•Thank you for these tips! I've started organizing all my evidence chronologically. Should I also request my daughter's attendance records from the daycare to prove when I withdrew her, or is my resignation letter enough?
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Keisha Thompson
•If you can get those attendance records, definitely include them! The more documentation showing the timeline of events, the better. Also include any communications about withdrawing her that mention safety concerns as the reason.
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