mine just posted!!!! check ur account maybe

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Got laid off in January and this is my first holiday delay too. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it's so stressful when you're budgeting down to the dollar and suddenly your expected payment doesn't show up. The TWC website really should have a clear holiday schedule posted somewhere. Going to bookmark that holiday list Paolo shared so I can plan ahead for the rest of the year. Fingers crossed mine posts tonight like yours did!

UPDATE: I submitted my appeal with the good cause exception request yesterday! I included all documentation of the internet outage from my provider, plus all my evidence about being laid off rather than quitting. Now I'm just anxiously waiting to hear back. Thanks everyone for the advice - will keep you posted on what happens!

Fingers crossed for you! You did everything right by acting quickly once your internet was restored and getting proper documentation. I went through something similar last year (missed deadline due to being hospitalized) and the good cause exception saved me. The waiting is the hardest part but you've got solid documentation which is what matters most. Keep us updated on how it goes!

To answer your follow-up questions: 1. Work search activities: Applying for jobs definitely counts, but so do creating a profile on WorkInTexas.com, attending job fairs (virtual counts), having job interviews, creating/updating a LinkedIn profile, and meeting with career counselors. Just make sure to document dates and details. 2. Taxes: Yes, during your payment requests, there's an option to have 10% withheld for federal taxes. I recommend doing this to avoid a surprise tax bill later. 3. Payment timing: After you request payment (which happens every two weeks), funds typically appear on your debit card or direct deposit within 2-3 business days if your claim is in good standing. Don't stress too much about the "call us" message - it's standard procedure for many first-time claims, especially with layoffs. They just need to verify details that weren't clear from your online application.

Just want to add - when you call Tuesday, try calling right at 8am when they open. That's when you have the best chance of getting through without waiting forever. Also, have a pen and paper ready because they might give you a confirmation number or reference number for your call that you'll want to write down. Good luck with those interviews too! Even if you land something quickly, you'll still get paid for the weeks you were unemployed, so don't stress about that part.

Update us when you get your payment! It helps others know what timeframes to expect. Good luck!

I've been through this exact same situation! The combination of reporting part-time earnings and it being your second payment request is definitely why you're seeing the delay. When I first started collecting benefits, my initial payment was super fast (came with the card), but then my second payment took almost a full week because I had also reported some freelance work I did. The "pending review" status is totally normal when you report earnings - they have to manually verify everything matches up. Since you earned $180 and assuming your weekly benefit is around $400 (just guessing), you should still get a decent payment once it processes. The waiting is the worst part, but it sounds like you're doing everything right by reporting honestly and keeping up with work searches. Hang in there - it should show up early next week if the timeline follows what most of us have experienced!

congrats on the new job btw!! hope it all works out for u!

Just want to add one more thing - make sure you keep detailed records of when you start working and what you earn each week. I learned this the hard way when TWC asked me to verify my employment dates and earnings months later. Having pay stubs, start date documentation, and a simple calendar noting your work days will save you major headaches if they ever audit your claim. Good luck with the new job!