Anyone else notice how they always deposit the money on weird days? Like never when you expect it lol. Sometimes its tuesday sometimes thursday... driving me nuts trying to budget!

Just wanted to add - once you start receiving payments, they usually come 2-3 business days after you request them (as long as you request on your assigned day). The exact day can vary like others mentioned, but it's typically within that timeframe. Also, your first payment might take a little longer since it's your first time in the system. Don't panic if it doesn't show up immediately! And definitely set up direct deposit if you haven't already - it's faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail.

As someone who just went through this process a few months ago, I can confirm what others have said - you need to earn at least $1,050 total at your new job before you can claim that waiting week. But here's something that caught me off guard: make sure you keep track of your gross earnings, not net pay! TWC looks at your total wages before taxes and deductions. I made the mistake of calculating based on my take-home pay at first and thought I hadn't hit the threshold yet. Also, once you do qualify, don't wait too long to request it - I've heard stories of people forgetting and then having issues later. The whole system could definitely be more user-friendly!

This whole thread has been a lifesaver! I've been stressing about this waiting week thing for weeks now. Just to add my experience - I hit my 2x threshold last month ($1,100 needed, earned $1,250 gross) and called to request my waiting week payment. The TWC rep was actually pretty helpful once I got through, but like others mentioned, getting through is the real challenge. One thing I learned that might help others: they asked me to verify my Social Security number, claim number, and the exact amount of my WBA before processing the request. They also wanted to know the date I returned to work. The whole call took about 15 minutes once connected, and I got the payment deposited exactly 10 business days later. For anyone still trying to get through to TWC - I had the best luck calling right at 8:00 AM on weekdays. Set multiple alarms and be ready to dial the second they open! And definitely keep calling that Claimyr service others mentioned if the regular lines aren't working. This waiting week payment is money you've earned, so don't give up on claiming it!

UPDATE: My check finally arrived today! It was postmarked January 2nd, so it's been sitting in USPS limbo for over 2 weeks. Thanks everyone for your help - I'm definitely setting up direct deposit for my next payment request so I don't have to stress about this again.

So glad you got your check! This is exactly why I always tell people to be patient with TWC mail during the holidays - USPS gets absolutely slammed and things sit in sorting facilities forever. Two weeks in postal limbo is actually pretty typical for January. Direct deposit is definitely the smart move going forward - you'll get your payments in 2-3 days instead of potentially weeks. Just make sure your bank account info is correct when you set it up!

Just to update you on current timelines - I had another client with a disaster appeal from the January flooding get their hearing date yesterday. They filed their appeal on February 10th, so that's about 38 days to get the hearing scheduled. The actual hearing is set for April 2nd (so another two weeks out). This seems to be the current timeline for most disaster-related appeals right now.

I'm in a similar situation with a disaster claim from the same flooding in January. Filed my appeal on Feb 15th and still waiting. One thing that's helped me stay sane is setting up a simple spreadsheet to track all my attempts to contact TWC - date, time, who I spoke with (if anyone), what they said. Also screenshot your online account weekly showing the "Appeal Pending" status. I learned this from my previous regular UI claim - having documentation helps a lot if you need to escalate later. Hang in there, it sounds like we should both hear something soon based on what others are saying about the 35-45 day timeline.

I just tried the Claimyr service that someone mentioned, and it actually worked! I got through to TWC after trying for days. The agent I spoke with recommended I submit a statement explaining exactly why I couldn't request accommodation (the rigid shift schedule and mandatory overtime). She also suggested getting a written statement from one of my former coworkers confirming the company's inflexible scheduling policy. I'm feeling much more hopeful about my appeal now. Thanks everyone for all your advice!

This is such a stressful situation, but it sounds like you're getting good advice here! I went through something similar when I had to quit my job to care for my disabled sister. The key thing that helped my case was documenting everything about WHY accommodation wasn't possible at my workplace. Since you mentioned it was a warehouse job with fixed shifts, that actually works in your favor - those types of jobs are notoriously inflexible. When you write your appeal, be very specific about the job requirements (10-hour shifts, mandatory overtime, etc.) and explain how those directly conflicted with your nephew's school schedule and your legal custody responsibilities. Also, don't beat yourself up about not formally requesting accommodation. If you can show that the nature of the work made accommodation impossible or highly unlikely, that strengthens your case. The fact that you already spoke to a TWC agent who gave you specific guidance is huge! Make sure to file that appeal ASAP and include everything everyone has mentioned - custody docs, school records, and especially that coworker statement about company policy. You've got this!