When I was on unemployment last year I had this happen a few times. I think sometimes their system gets backed up especially if lots of people are filing around the same time. One time I literally called TWC like 87 times before I got through (not exaggerating) and they told me everything was fine, it was just a processing delay. But of course by then it had already resolved itself so I wasted all that time calling 🙄

I'm glad to see your payment is now showing as processing! This is actually a really helpful thread for understanding the recent changes to TWC's system. I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now and noticed the same delay pattern - used to update right at midnight, now it's usually sometime in the morning. For anyone else reading this who might be new to the system, I've learned a few things that help reduce the anxiety: 1. Keep screenshots of your confirmation numbers and submission times 2. Set a reminder to check Wednesday morning instead of staying up late Monday/Tuesday 3. The actual deposit timing to your bank/card hasn't changed, just the status updates It's frustrating that TWC doesn't communicate these system changes clearly, but at least we can share info here to help each other out. Thanks everyone for the reassuring responses!

u need 2 appeal right away!!! this happnd 2 me and i almost didnt appeal cuz i was so upset but my friend made me do it. took forever (like 2.5 months) but i won bcuz the company didnt even show up 2 the hearing lol. sometimes they dont bother if they know theyre lying

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! I went through something very similar about 6 months ago. My employer claimed I was terminated for attendance issues when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. The key thing that saved me was having official documentation from the company. Since you have that paperwork stating "position eliminated" and mentioning restructuring, you're in a much stronger position than I was. Here's what I'd recommend: 1. Appeal IMMEDIATELY - don't wait even a few days 2. Make copies of all your layoff documentation and submit it with your appeal 3. Write down everything you remember about the layoff - who told you, when, what exactly they said 4. Get contact info for those coworkers who were also laid off - their testimony could be crucial The good news is you don't have to pay anything back while your appeal is pending. I was terrified they'd start taking money from my new job, but they can't do that until after the hearing decision. My hearing was by phone and took about 45 minutes. The hearing officer asked very specific questions about dates and circumstances. Since you have official company paperwork contradicting their "quit" claim, you should have a strong case. Stay calm during the hearing and stick to the facts - let that documentation do the talking for you. You've got this! The truth is on your side.

One more tip: once you file and report your severance, TWC will send you a determination letter explaining exactly when your benefits will start. Keep an eye on your correspondence inbox on the TWC website. Mine took about 10 days to arrive after I applied. The letter will give you the exact date you can start requesting payments.

Just want to echo what everyone else is saying - file IMMEDIATELY! I made the mistake of waiting when I got laid off with severance last year. The clock starts ticking from your separation date, not when you file. Also, when you're on the TWC website filing, there's a specific section about "separation pay" where you'll enter your severance info. It's pretty straightforward - just the amount and date you received it. One thing I learned the hard way: even though you might have a waiting period before benefits start, you still need to keep requesting payment every two weeks during that time. It feels weird requesting $0, but if you don't do it, you can lose eligibility later. Good luck! The whole process is confusing but everyone here gave you solid advice.

Just wanted to update everyone - I had my hearing this morning and I think it went OK! The hearing officer asked me to explain each tardy and I was able to provide documentation for the two that were caused by traffic accidents (thanks for suggesting I email them in advance). My employer admitted they didn't give me any written warnings before the final termination, just verbal reminders of the policy. The hearing officer said I should receive a decision in 7-14 days. Fingers crossed! Thank you all for the advice - it really helped me prepare and feel more confident.

Sounds like your hearing went really well! The fact that your employer admitted they didn't give you written warnings is huge - TWC usually expects employers to follow progressive discipline before termination, especially for attendance issues. Plus having documentation for those traffic-related tardies shows you weren't just making excuses. I'm cautiously optimistic for you! The waiting is always the hardest part, but based on what you described, I think you have a strong case. Definitely keep us updated when you hear back!

File immediately, and do your work search activities starting right away. Keep detailed records of every application, contact, or work search activity. For your specific situation, make sure you note the exact dates and earnings from your 1099 work during your first payment request. Since you worked 3 days, you'll report those earnings in the week they were earned, which may reduce your benefit for just that week, but won't affect other weeks. The system will calculate any partial payment for that week automatically. And regarding your previous question - yes, TWC will contact your former employer to verify the separation reason and potentially other details. This is standard procedure and why it's important your application accurately reflects the circumstances of your job loss.

Just wanted to add something that might help - when you file your claim, TWC will ask about your reason for separation from your most recent employer. Since your banking job ended in September and the 1099 work was just a few days, make sure you're clear that your primary separation was the layoff from banking, not the end of the contractor work. The 1099 gig was just temporary income while you were already unemployed. This distinction can be important for how they process your claim. Also, if you haven't already, gather your final pay stub from the banking job and any layoff documentation they provided - TWC might ask for these during the application process.