So what happened?? Did you go back? Did you quit officially? Did the agency find you a new job?? I'm invested in this story now lol

That's such a relief! I'm so glad your recruiter finally got back to you and that you won't have to deal with that toxic environment anymore. The fact that 3 other people left that same placement in just one month says everything about how bad it really was. You definitely made the right call not going back - no job is worth your mental health and safety. Hope your next assignment is much better!

One important clarification: While Commission appeals are indeed very backlogged, your daughter should receive a written acknowledgment that her appeal was received (usually within 2-3 weeks of filing). If she never received this acknowledgment, there's a small possibility her appeal wasn't properly filed or recorded in their system. This would be worth confirming with TWC. Additionally, if her financial situation is dire, she should look into: - Texas food banks - Utility assistance programs - Temporary rent assistance through local organizations - TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) if she has children These resources can help bridge the gap while waiting for the unemployment appeal decision.

This is unfortunately becoming the norm with TWC Commission appeals. I filed mine in September and I'm still waiting too. The system is completely overwhelmed and they don't seem to have any plans to hire additional staff to handle the backlog. One thing I learned from talking to other people in similar situations - make sure your daughter keeps detailed records of everything during this waiting period. Save all emails, document phone calls (even the failed attempts), and screenshot her online portal status regularly. If her appeal is eventually approved, having this documentation can be helpful for getting retroactive payments processed correctly. Also, if she hasn't already, she should sign up for direct deposit if possible. When the decision finally comes through, paper checks can add another 1-2 weeks to the process. Every little bit helps when you've been waiting this long. Hang in there - I know it's incredibly frustrating but from what I've seen, most people do eventually get their cases reviewed, it just takes way longer than it should.

Thanks everyone for all this helpful information! I'm feeling a bit more prepared now. I'll wait until the 18th to file, but I'll start getting all my documentation together. And I'll make sure to request payments even while waiting for approval, and to set up direct deposit. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

Just wanted to add - keep copies of EVERYTHING. Print out your layoff notice, save screenshots of your TWC application confirmation, and keep records of all your work search activities. I learned this the hard way when TWC asked me to provide documentation months later and I had to scramble to find everything. Also, if you get any correspondence from TWC (letters, emails, etc.), respond quickly. They have strict deadlines and missing one can really mess up your claim. You sound like you're being smart about preparing ahead of time!

This is partially correct. You can request a payment plan for overpayments, but only if you're not currently receiving benefits. When you're actively receiving unemployment benefits, TWC's standard procedure is to recoup from current benefits first. Payment plans typically apply after your benefit year ends or if you're no longer receiving benefits but still owe an overpayment.

Congratulations on getting approved! I went through something very similar last year. The fact that you're seeing a payment with an offset definitely means your claim is approved and you're eligible for benefits. TWC automatically deducts overpayments from previous claims, so this is totally normal procedure. Just keep doing your payment requests on time and maintaining your work search requirements - you should see consistent payments every two weeks going forward. The deductions will continue until your old balance is paid off, then you'll get your full weekly benefit amount. It's such a relief when you finally see that first payment, even with the deduction!

I had a 30 day notice before my layoff and I totally understand your anxiety! One thing no one mentioned yet - if your company has HR, talk to them directly about this. My HR person was actually super helpful and gave me a letter specifically stating I was being laid off due to position elimination, which made my TWC claim super smooth. Worth asking!

I went through this exact situation last year with a 45-day notice from my employer. I was terrified they were trying to set me up to fail, but it turned out to be completely fine. The advance notice actually worked in my favor - I had time to organize all my documents, research the TWC process, and even start networking while still getting paid. The key thing I learned is that TWC only cares about your final separation reason, not how much notice you got. Since you're being laid off due to lack of available positions (not performance or misconduct), you'll qualify for benefits regardless of the 60-day timeframe. My advice: Use this time wisely. Keep applying for jobs (both internal and external), document everything, and don't let them pressure you into quitting early. The worst thing you could do is resign before your official layoff date. Stay strong - you've got this!