Congratulations Miranda! This is such great news and really helpful for others who might face similar situations. Your case perfectly illustrates why it's so important to distinguish between "unable to work due to pregnancy" vs "able to work with restrictions but employer can't accommodate." The fact that you kept documenting everything and persisted in explaining your situation clearly made all the difference. Enjoy that well-deserved backpay relief!

What a relief to see this positive outcome! Your case is a perfect example of why persistence and clear documentation matter so much with TWC claims. I've seen too many people give up when they get that initial confusing call from an adjudicator, but you stuck with it and got the right result. The key takeaway for anyone reading this is exactly what you experienced - being able and available to work with medical restrictions is very different from being unable to work entirely. Your employer's inability to accommodate doesn't make you ineligible for benefits, it actually supports your claim. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the good news - it gives hope to others dealing with similar situations!

I had the exact same issue just two weeks ago! It's incredibly frustrating to get all the way through the application only to hit that error wall. I ended up calling at exactly 8 AM when they opened and still waited about an hour and a half on hold. The good news is that once I got through, the representative was really understanding and knew exactly what was going on. She said it's been happening to a lot of people lately due to some glitch in their system. The whole phone process took maybe 15-20 minutes once I actually got connected, and she confirmed my application was successfully submitted. My tip: definitely call first thing in the morning, have your Social Security number and all employment info from the last 18 months ready, and maybe use speaker phone so you can do other things while waiting. Hang in there - you'll get through this! 🤞

I'm going through this exact same nightmare right now! Started my application yesterday and got hit with the same error at the very end. It's so demoralizing to spend all that time filling everything out perfectly just to get kicked back to square one. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really helpful though - sounds like calling first thing in the morning is the way to go. I'm planning to set my alarm for 7:55 AM tomorrow and call right when they open. At least now I know it's not just me and that the phone reps are aware of the issue. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and tips! 🙏

I'm going through almost the exact same situation right now! My employer at a small office fired me for what they called "unreliability" after I had to leave early one day due to a family emergency (which I had documented proof of). The TWC investigator interviewed me last Tuesday and said they'd contact my former employer. When I called to check status yesterday, they told me my employer has until Thursday to respond and hasn't called back yet. Reading everyone's responses here is giving me some hope - I was terrified that no response would automatically mean denial. I also have all my documentation saved including the emergency room paperwork and text messages to my supervisor. Fingers crossed for both of us! This whole process is so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss.

I work as a paralegal and handle employment law cases, so I see TWC situations like this regularly. Based on what you've described - being fired for a single tardiness incident after 2+ years of good attendance, especially with documentation that you notified your employer about the car emergency - this should qualify you for benefits. Texas law requires "misconduct connected with work" to disqualify someone, and isolated incidents typically don't meet that standard. If your employer doesn't respond by Friday's deadline, the investigator will make their determination based solely on your statement and evidence. While there's no guarantee, non-responsive employers usually result in approvals when the claimant has good documentation like you do. Keep requesting payments and doing work searches while you wait - don't let anything lapse during this process. The fact that you have text proof of notifying your manager puts you in a strong position.

Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who went through this exact situation with Walmart in 2023. I was cut from 32 hours to 10 hours and successfully got partial unemployment benefits. A few additional tips: 1. Apply ASAP - there's a waiting week in Texas, so the sooner you file, the sooner benefits start 2. Keep detailed records of your schedule changes and any requests for more hours 3. Don't let Walmart intimidate you - they cut hours all the time and know employees file for partial unemployment 4. The online application is actually pretty straightforward, much easier than dealing with their broken phone system I ended up getting about $240/week in partial benefits while working my reduced hours. It made a huge difference in covering my bills while I searched for a better job. The whole process took about 3 weeks from application to first payment. You've got this - don't let them force you into poverty because of their "business needs"!

I went through this exact situation last year when I was working at a grocery chain. Hours got slashed from 35 to 9 per week and I was panicking about rent. Here's what I learned: 1. Apply immediately online at ui.texasworkforce.org - don't wait or overthink it 2. You absolutely qualify for partial unemployment with a 70% hour reduction 3. When they ask why you're filing, select "reduction in hours" not "quit" or "fired" 4. Be completely honest about your current wages when doing weekly payment requests 5. Keep working those 8 hours - quitting will hurt your case The hardest part was the ID.me verification (took 3 attempts) and waiting for the determination letter. But once approved, I got $285/week in partial benefits which was a lifesaver. TWC understands that employers like Walmart do this to avoid paying benefits or severance. One more thing - start your job search immediately because you'll need to report 3 work search contacts per week. Use indeed.com, company websites, even walking into places counts. Document everything in case they audit you later. Don't let Walmart's "business needs" put you in financial crisis. The system exists for exactly this situation!

Just wanted to add another perspective - I successfully got TWC benefits after quitting due to harassment from a coworker that management refused to address. The key was showing a clear pattern of escalation and documenting EVERY attempt to get help. What really helped my case was keeping a detailed log with dates, times, and witnesses for each incident. I also saved every email exchange with HR and my supervisor. When I had my determination interview, I was able to give specific examples like "On January 15th, I emailed HR about incident X, on January 22nd I followed up, on February 3rd I met with my supervisor about it" etc. The process took about 6 weeks total including the appeal, but I got approved and received back pay for all the weeks I had requested. Don't give up if you get initially denied - the appeal process is where you really get to present your case properly!

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago and was able to get approved for benefits after quitting due to a hostile work environment. The fact that you have email evidence of reaching out to management multiple times and getting no response is actually really strong documentation for your case. A few things that helped me specifically: - I created a chronological timeline of every hostile incident along with my attempts to resolve them - I included screenshots of all emails and any responses (or lack thereof) from management - During my determination interview, I emphasized that I made "good faith efforts" to resolve the situation through proper channels before quitting TWC will likely deny you initially - that happened to me too. But during the appeal process, I was able to present all my evidence to a hearing officer who understood that I had genuinely tried to work within the system before quitting. The whole process took about 7 weeks from filing to final approval, but I did get back pay for all those weeks. Don't let anyone discourage you from filing. Yes, the bar is high for "good cause" quits, but your situation sounds like it has the key elements TWC looks for. Good luck!