Can I get TWC benefits if I quit due to childcare issues and mental health?

Hey there - I went through something kinda similar last year. From my experience, quitting usually means automatic denial UNLESS you can prove you had good cause connected with the work. Childcare issues alone aren't usually enough, but the way your supervisor responded and the hostile work environment might help your case. Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Save emails, texts, write down dates/times of conversations, and names of who said what. When you file, be very specific about the supervisor's comments and how they refused reasonable accommodation. But honestly, try requesting FMLA leave first if you qualify (worked there over a year, company has 50+ employees). That might buy you some time to find another job without quitting.

ur gonna get denied 100% if u quit. twc doesnt care about kids or mental health stuff they only care if the company broke rules or didnt pay u. my cousin quit for childcare and got denied even tho she had nobody to watch her kid. system is rigged against parents imo

I work as an employment attorney in Texas and want to clarify some points here. While TWC generally doesn't consider childcare issues alone as good cause to quit, there are exceptions, especially post-pandemic. What may help your case: 1. Document how your employer refused reasonable accommodation 2. The hostile response from your supervisor 3. Your documented mental health conditions 4. Show that you attempted to resolve the issue before quitting Before quitting, I strongly recommend: - Formally request accommodation in writing for your mental health condition (this falls under ADA if diagnosed) - File for FMLA if eligible - Request the part-time schedule in writing, explaining the temporary childcare situation If you do quit, be very specific in your TWC application about how the employer's response created an impossible situation and exacerbated your documented health condition. The combination of factors might qualify as good cause, but it's never guaranteed.

Have you considered filing an EEOC complaint? Your employer sounds discriminatory. My brother-in-law faced similar treatment and filed with EEOC before resigning, which actually helped his unemployment case somehow. Just throwing out ideas!

I've been in a similar situation, and I know how impossible it feels. Here's what I've learned about TWC in this situation: First, technically quitting because of childcare usually results in denial HOWEVER they do consider if you made "reasonable efforts to preserve your employment." Try these things before quitting: 1. Put your part-time request in writing explaining it's temporary due to childcare emergency 2. If denied, request FMLA specifically for your mental health condition being exacerbated by the situation 3. If they refuse reasonable accommodation for your mental health, document this in detail If you still need to quit after trying these steps, when filing with TWC, frame it around the mental health accommodation refusal more than the childcare issue. I couldn't get through to TWC for weeks when filing my claim - it was incredibly frustrating. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual TWC agent in about 20 minutes instead of waiting days. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh that shows how it works. It really helped me explain my complicated situation directly to someone who could help.

Just want to add my 2 cents - whatever you do, DON'T mention that you're looking for other jobs to your employer! My friend did that and they fired her for "disloyalty" or something stupid, which was actually better for her unemployment claim. But still, don't give them any ammunition against you.

Didn't TWC update their policies about childcare hardships during COVID? Does anyone know if any of those changes are still in effect? I thought there were some permanent changes to how they handle these situations.

Have you talked to your husband about approaching his ex for documentation about the custody change? Having official paperwork showing this was sudden and unplanned might help your case if you do end up needing to file for unemployment.

why is no one talking about how messed up that supervisor's comment was??? saying she "doesn't care about your husband" is so unprofessional. honestly id report her to HR before doing anything else. might create a paper trail that helps ur case too