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TWC denied my benefits for one pay period - permanent or temporary?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my unemployment benefits. They just denied me for a specific pay period, and I'm not sure if this is a permanent decision or what. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm trying to figure out if I should appeal or if there's something else I can do. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Locked out of TWC account, can't reach anyone for unemployment claim. Help!
I'm at my wits end trying to file for unemployment. I've tried resetting my login multiple times but still can't get into my account. Every time I call TWC for help, I can't get through to anyone. I'm really worried about losing my home and not being able to feed my family if I don't get this sorted out soon. Has anyone else had this problem or know how to actually talk to a real person there?
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Has anyone had any luck contacting their state representative about TWC issues? I've heard sometimes they can help push things through.
I tried this! My rep's office was actually pretty helpful. They couldn't fix everything, but they did get TWC to call me back within a week.
Which rep did you contact? I'm in Austin and could use some help.
Guys, I know it's frustrating, but please remember the TWC staff are probably overwhelmed too. My cousin works there and says they're understaffed and dealing with way more claims than usual. Doesn't excuse the bad service, but maybe explains it a bit.
Nice try, TWC PR team 🙄
Lol I wish. Just trying to add some perspective. Trust me, I'm just as annoyed with them as everyone else.
TWC unemployment on hold - system issues? Need advice!
My unemployment is on hold and I think there's a problem with the TWC system. Has anyone else experienced this? I tried calling but can't get through to a live agent. It's frustrating because I need this money and don't know why it's being held up. Any advice on how to get this resolved?
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This might sound crazy, but has anyone tried faxing TWC? I did this as a last resort and surprisingly got a response within a week. Worth a shot if you're desperate!
Woah, time traveler alert! 📠😂 But seriously, if it works, it works!
Lol I know right? Sometimes you gotta go old school to beat the system 😎
Unemployment on hold - TWC needs info about new job start date. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my unemployment. It's on hold because they need more information about my start date for a new job. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do?
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This happened to me last year. Here's what I did: 1. Gathered all my employment docs, including offer letter with start date 2. Wrote a clear, concise explanation of my situation 3. Faxed everything to their office (yes, fax still works!) 4. Followed up with calls until I got through It took about a week, but they finally cleared the hold. Good luck!
Faxing? What year is it? 😂 But seriously, if it works, it works!
Ikr? Sometimes the old school methods are still the best 🤷♂️
TWC randomly reviewing my approved unemployment claim. Bills piling up. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My unemployment benefits were already approved, but now they're saying it's under review again. I don't get it. Bills are piling up, and I'm starting to panic. Has anyone else dealt with this? What's the deal with these random reviews?
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pro tip: call right when they open. youll still wait, but not as long
This! Also, try calling on Wednesdays. For some reason, it seems to be their least busy day.
Paolo Conti
Hey, quick question - did you have any changes in your work situation during that pay period? Sometimes even a small shift can trigger a denial.
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Dylan Wright
AuthorNow that you mention it, I did pick up a small gig for like 2 days. I reported it, but maybe that's what caused it?
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Paolo Conti
Yep, that could definitely be it! Make sure you have all the details about that gig when you call them. Good luck!
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Amina Sow
idk man, maybe its time to learn to code 💻
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