hey when is ur appeal hearing? mine took FOREVER to get scheduled, like 7 weeks after i filed the appeal request

I'm so sorry you're going through this - sexual harassment cases with TWC can be incredibly frustrating but you absolutely have grounds for appeal. I went through something similar two years ago and here's what I learned: The key is reframing the narrative. Your caseworker documented it wrong - this isn't about "not liking work conditions," it's about a hostile work environment that made continued employment impossible. A few things that helped my case: - I organized all evidence chronologically with dates/times - I specifically highlighted each time I reported the harassment and the company's inadequate response - I brought a witness who testified about what they observed - I emphasized that I tried to resolve it internally before quitting The appeal hearing officer was night and day different from the initial caseworker. They actually listened and understood the legal distinction. Won my case and got 4 months of backpay. Keep your chin up - the system failed you initially but the appeal process can work if you're prepared. You've got solid evidence and the law is on your side. Document everything from here forward too, including your interactions with TWC during this appeal process.

UPDATE: Finally got through to TWC after trying for three days straight! Turns out there was a "pending verification" flag on my account because my former employer initially contested my claim but then withdrew their contest. The TWC rep cleared it manually and said my payment should process within 48 hours. She also said they're going to backdate it so I won't lose any money. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

So glad you got it resolved! This is exactly why I always tell people to call when payments are delayed beyond the normal timeframe. The TWC website rarely shows the specific flags or issues holding up claims, but the agents can see everything on their end. Your situation with the employer contest being withdrawn is actually pretty common - employers sometimes file contests automatically but then realize they don't have grounds to dispute it. The important thing is you'll get all your back pay, so you didn't lose anything except the stress of waiting! Hope your future payments come through smoothly.

That's a great point. I'll make a note to ask about that if it doesn't come up. Thank you!

I went through almost the exact same situation last year! My former employer missed the initial deadline, then filed an appeal weeks later, and when they didn't show up to the first hearing, they were somehow allowed to file yet another appeal. It's incredibly frustrating how the system seems to give employers endless chances while we have to jump through every hoop perfectly. In my case, I did have to attend the second hearing (which was indeed a Commission Appeal), and I'm glad I did because the employer actually showed up that time with a lawyer. They tried to argue that they had "good cause" for missing everything, but since I had documented all the timeline issues and came prepared with my separation paperwork, I was able to successfully defend my case. The key thing that helped me was pointing out the pattern of non-compliance and asking the hearing officer to explain why procedural deadlines seemed to only apply to claimants, not employers. I also emphasized that I had been collecting benefits in good faith based on TWC's original determination and had relied on that income. Definitely attend your hearing next Tuesday - don't let them win by default after putting you through all this hassle. You've got this!

UPDATE: Just checked again and now my payment is showing as pending! Looks like it was just delayed by a day. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. For anyone else experiencing this, it seems like there's just a system delay this week.

Thanks for posting this update! I was getting worried about my payment too since I requested yesterday and hadn't seen anything yet. Really glad to hear yours showed up - gives me hope that mine will appear soon too. It's frustrating when they do system maintenance without better communication, but at least we know what's causing the delay now.

Did you get this resolved? I'm curious if contacting your state rep or using Claimyr worked out for you. I'm dealing with something similar now (except my block code is different) and wondering what the most efficient solution was in your case.

That's great news that you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread, Luca's experience highlights something important - sometimes employers submit additional information after the initial separation verification that can trigger these secondary reviews. It's not always about missing documents from the claimant's side. The key takeaway here is that getting through to an actual TWC specialist is usually necessary to understand what's really happening with your claim. The automated systems and online portals often don't show the full picture of why payments are blocked, especially when there are conflicting determination letters. Thanks for updating us on the resolution - these success stories help other people know what options actually work!