Can I get TWC benefits if I quit due to employer not providing promised benefits package?

This could potentially qualify as good cause to quit, but you need to document everything carefully. TWC considers substantial changes to employment terms as possible good cause, and benefits are definitely substantial. Before quitting: 1. Get that original promise in writing if possible (offer letter, emails, etc.) 2. Submit a formal complaint to HR about the change 3. Give your employer written notice asking them to honor the original agreement 4. Document all conversations about this issue The key is showing you tried to resolve this before quitting. TWC will look at whether a reasonable person would have quit under these circumstances.

same thing happend to me last year!!! my company promised 401k match after 90 days then pushed it to 12 months. i quit and TWC denied my claim said i didnt try hard enough to resolve it first. be careful!!!

The previous advice is good, but let me add some specific TWC details based on my experience as someone who went through this exact process: TWC calls this "substantial change in hiring agreement" which can qualify as good cause connected with the work. The key elements TWC looks for: 1. Was the benefits package a material part of why you took the job? (sounds like yes) 2. Did you give the employer reasonable opportunity to fix the issue? (you need to do this) 3. Would a reasonable person in your situation find the work conditions intolerable? (document your health needs) Make sure to use this exact language in your initial claim if you decide to quit. You'll need to explain that you accepted the position specifically because of the promised benefits at 3 months, and that working without those promised benefits creates a substantial hardship.

I don't want to be negative but TWC denied my claim when I quit over something similar. They ALWAYS side with employers. The whole system is rigged! I had documentation and everything but they said I "voluntarily quit without good cause connected with the work" even though my employer totally changed my hours after hiring me. Spent 2 months trying to get through to someone at TWC and just got voicemails and busy signals. Complete waste of time.

have u chcked ur employee handbook? sometimes the benfit stuff is different in there than what they tell u when hired. my company said 3 months too but handbook said 6 months and they went by handbook

Based on your additional info, especially having the offer letter mentioning benefits at 3 months, you have a stronger case. Here's what I recommend at this point: 1. Email HR formally stating "I'm writing to address the substantial change in my hiring agreement. I accepted this position with the understanding I would receive benefits after 3 months as stated in my offer letter dated [date]." 2. Be specific about the impact: "The lack of promised health insurance has created significant hardship as I have ongoing medical needs that require coverage." 3. Request a timeline: "Please advise when the promised benefits will be implemented, as was agreed upon during my hiring." 4. Give them a reasonable deadline (10-14 business days) to respond with a solution. Keep all communication professional and focused on the change in terms, not personal feelings. If they don't resolve it satisfactorily, you'll have better documentation for TWC showing you tried to remedy the situation before quitting.

my cousin works at twc and says they look at the "totality of circumstances" or something like that. not just one thing but everything together. so make sure u document EVERYTHING and try to fix it with ur employer first!!!!

Another important point nobody's mentioned: If you do quit and file for unemployment, you should immediately begin fulfilling the work search requirements while your claim is being processed. Even if your claim is initially denied, if you win on appeal, you'll only get benefits for weeks where you completed the required work search activities (currently 3 per week in Texas). Also, be prepared for your employer to potentially fight your claim. They have a financial incentive to do so since approved claims can increase their UI tax rate. This is why documentation is absolutely critical.

UPDATE: So I followed everyone's advice and sent a formal email to HR outlining the situation, specifically using the wording about "substantial change in hiring agreement" and explaining my medical needs. To my surprise, they responded within 2 days! Apparently there was some miscommunication between departments. They're now saying I can be enrolled in benefits next month (still later than promised, but better than waiting a full year). I'm still considering my options since I've lost trust in this company, but I wanted to thank everyone for the advice. I'll keep all this documentation either way. If I do end up needing to quit and file for unemployment, I'll definitely use the Claimyr service to get through to someone at TWC based on the recommendations here.

Glad to hear you got a positive response from HR! That formal email approach really works. Just want to add one more thing based on my experience - even though they're offering benefits next month, I'd recommend getting the exact effective date and coverage details in writing before you make your final decision. Sometimes "next month" can turn into "sometime next month" or "pending approval processes." Also, if you do decide to stay, consider this a lesson learned about this employer's communication style. You might want to start building a backup plan (updating your resume, networking, etc.) just in case other promises don't pan out. Trust is hard to rebuild once it's broken, especially when it comes to something as important as health benefits. Good luck with whatever you decide!