Can I get TWC benefits after quitting due to stressful work environment?

It's possible to get benefits after quitting, but you need to show you had "good cause" for leaving. TWC considers things like unsafe working conditions, significant changes to job duties, or harassment as potential good causes. Document everything - emails showing unreasonable demands, text messages about denied time off, names of witnesses who saw management's behavior, dates of incidents, etc. When you file, be very specific about why the conditions were intolerable and how they affected you. Be prepared for TWC to contact your employer for their side of the story. Your claim might initially be denied, but you can appeal. The fact that you worked there 6 years before quitting actually helps show you didn't leave on a whim.

u cant get it if u quit, period. texas is strict about that. i tried last yr when i walked out of my warehouse job and got denied. dont waste ur time

I was in a similar situation at a retail job where the manager was literally screaming at employees daily!!! I quit and applied for benefits, got DENIED initially but then I appealed and had my hearing over the phone. The TWC officer asked me specific questions about incidents and if I had reported anything to HR (I had - DOCUMENT EVERYTHING). I won my appeal and got benefits! The whole process took about 7 weeks from initial filing to getting approved through appeal. Make sure you keep doing your payment requests while waiting!!! You can do this!

Everyone's giving good advice about documentation, but be prepared for a lengthy wait time trying to reach TWC if your claim is denied or if you have questions. When my determination letter came and I needed to appeal, I spent DAYS trying to get through on the phone. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to a TWC agent in about 20 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. Totally worth it when you're stressed about your claim and need answers quickly.

To answer your question - yes, it worked for me. I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying for three days straight. Got through to an actual TWC agent who helped explain exactly what documentation I needed for my appeal.

my brother in law quit his job bcuz of stress got denied benefits then found new job 2 weeks later. sometims better to just find new work fast then deal with TWC headache

Important technical details about your situation: 1. When you file, you'll need to complete a "Voluntary Quit Statement" explaining why you left. Be specific about incidents, dates, and how they affected your health/ability to perform your job. 2. TWC uses a "reasonable person" standard - would a reasonable person in your situation have quit? 3. You MUST file a claim first, then complete payment requests every two weeks while your case is being decided (even before approval). 4. You must register with WorkInTexas.com and complete at least 3 work search activities each week. 5. If denied initially, you have 14 calendar days from the date on your Determination Letter to appeal. 6. Having a coworker's testimony could help, especially if they witnessed the same conditions. 7. Appeals typically take 4-8 weeks to schedule, and benefits can be paid retroactively if you win. The appeal hearing is your best opportunity to present evidence, so prepare thoroughly.

Yes, you need to document all your work search activities. This includes job applications, attending job fairs, networking events, creating profiles on job sites, etc. WorkInTexas.com is Texas's official job matching system - you must register there and can use it to find and apply for jobs that count toward your work search requirements. Keep detailed records of all activities: company name, position, date, method of application, contact person if available. TWC may randomly audit your work search activities at any time.