Update: I just completed my payment request and reported my HCC class. The system asked a few additional questions about my availability for work, which I answered honestly (yes, I'm still available for full-time work). Now it says my payment request is under review. Fingers crossed it gets approved without issues! Thanks everyone for the advice.

Just wanted to add my experience - I took a Microsoft Excel certification course at Austin Community College while collecting unemployment last year. Similar situation to yours - 8 hours per week, career-focused training. I reported it immediately on my payment request and got a questionnaire about 10 days later asking about my schedule and availability. I explained that the class was evenings only and I could skip it for job interviews or work. They approved my benefits to continue without any issues. The key is being upfront about it and demonstrating you're still actively job searching. Keep detailed records of your work search activities - that's what saved me when they called to verify my claim. Good luck with your certification!

I checked the TWC website, and there's a way to see if you have any pending issues on your claim. Log into your account, go to the 'Claim and Payment Status' section, then look for 'Claim Status' or 'Issues and Determinations.' If everything shows 'Resolved' or there are no pending issues listed, you should be fine. The recent determination letter should also be visible in your correspondence inbox with the status showing 'Approved.

Glad you got it sorted out! This is a perfect example of why it's worth checking your online account first before panicking. TWC's system can definitely be confusing with all these automated notices, but at least you know everything is fine with your claim. For future reference, if you ever do need to call TWC and can't get through, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier is legit - I've used it myself when I had an issue that needed immediate attention. But for routine stuff like this, the online account usually has all the answers you need.

My daughter works for a restaurant too and had this same problem last year when she was getting partial unemployment. What ended up happening was her manager finally responded after getting a follow-up call from TWC, and they cleared everything up. I think sometimes TWC will actually call the employer if they don't respond to the electronic notices. Maybe ask your boss if they've received any calls from TWC? Seems like restaurant managers are always missing these notices.

One thing that helped me when I was in a similar situation was going to my local workforce office in person. The staff there were able to look up my case status and actually contact the employer verification department directly while I waited. They also helped me understand exactly what documentation TWC had received and what was still pending. If you have a workforce center nearby, it might be worth a visit - sometimes face-to-face assistance can cut through the phone system delays. Just bring your ID and any documentation about your part-time work.

To directly answer your question: Yes, TWC can potentially backdate your claim, but it's not automatic and not guaranteed. Here's what you need to know: 1. Call TWC as soon as possible and specifically request backdating. Explain why you delayed filing (they'll need a good reason) 2. If approved for backdating, you'll need to certify for those missed weeks by requesting payment for each week individually 3. You must have been eligible during those weeks, including meeting the work search requirement (3 work search activities per week) 4. Document whatever job search activities you can remember doing during those weeks (applications, interviews, resume submissions, networking) 5. Be prepared that they might only approve partial backdating or none at all depending on your circumstances The most important thing now is to start requesting payments on your current claim according to your payment request schedule and continue meeting work search requirements going forward.

Just want to add that when you do call TWC about backdating, be prepared to wait on hold for a really long time - sometimes hours. I'd recommend calling right when they open (usually 8am) for the best chance of getting through. Also, have your termination paperwork ready and any documentation of job search activities you did during those 3 weeks, even if it's just a rough list of companies you applied to. The agent will likely ask for specific details about why you waited to file, so think through your explanation beforehand. Being overwhelmed and focusing on job searching isn't always considered "good cause" by TWC standards, but it's worth trying. Good luck!

i think u can see when ur payment gets approved on the twc website under claim and payment status even b4 it hits ur bank

Just went through this exact situation last month with the Veterans Day holiday! My payment request was on Wednesday and it took until the following Tuesday to hit my account. The TWC website showed it as "processed" on Monday, but my bank (Chase) didn't post it until Tuesday morning. I'd definitely recommend checking your TWC account status online frequently - once it shows processed, you'll have a better idea of when to expect the actual deposit. Also, if you have a credit union they sometimes post deposits faster than big banks during holiday weeks.