Can I get TWC unemployment after my 6-month temporary contract ends?

yes u can file for unemployment after ur temp contract ends. i did this last year when my 8 month contract wasn't renewed. just make sure u have documentation that shows it was always meant to be temporary and u didnt quit. they'll probably ask for the contract or offer letter during the application.

You absolutely can file for unemployment when your temporary contract ends, as long as you didn't quit and there was no misconduct involved. Texas considers this a qualifying job separation. Since you mentioned it's a W-2 position, that's even better - it means your employer has been paying unemployment insurance taxes for you. Here's what you should do: 1. Wait until your last day of work to actually file the claim 2. When you file, select "layoff" or "contract ended" as the reason for separation 3. Have your contract/offer letter ready as evidence 4. Be prepared to explain it was always temporary when asked Once approved, you'll need to request payment every two weeks and complete 3 work search activities each week. Document everything carefully.

THE TWC SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST CONTRACT WORKERS!!! I had a 9-month contract that ended last year and they initially DENIED my claim saying I should have known the job was temporary when I accepted it!! Had to go through the WHOLE APPEAL PROCESS which took FOREVER!!! Be careful how you word things on your application. DO NOT say you took a job knowing it was temporary or they might use that against you. Say your employer decided not to continue your employment. It's technically true and doesn't give them ammunition to deny you!!

I had similar situation last december. temporary contract ended and they said no extension. got approved for benefits without any problems but it took almost 6 weeks to get first payment!! just be prepared for the wait.

When your contract ends, you should qualify for unemployment benefits under Texas law. Since you have a W-2 position (not 1099), your employer has been paying into the unemployment insurance system. Here are some steps to prepare now: 1. Gather documentation proving the temporary nature of your position (offer letter, contract) 2. Create an account on the TWC website before you need to file 3. Update your resume since you'll need it for work search activities 4. Start job hunting now if possible - you'll need 3 work search activities per week once approved One important note: you might struggle to reach TWC by phone when filing or if you have questions. When I was going through this, I discovered a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual TWC representative. They have a video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh It was much better than spending days hitting redial and getting busy signals.

My sister had a temp contract and filed unemployment after. She said there's a specific question in the application about whether your job was temporary. Make sure to answer YES to that. Also get a letter from your boss confirming the contract end date if possible.

When I filed after my contract job ended they asked me a bunch of questions about why I didn't find another job before this one ended. Kinda felt like they were trying to trick me into saying I didn't look hard enough! Be careful how you answer everything. They made me list all the jobs I applied for in the last month of my contract.

As a follow-up to my earlier comment, I want to address what others have mentioned about potential complications: 1. Yes, TWC will contact your employer to verify separation details 2. Your employer has 14 days to respond to TWC's notice 3. If they don't contest it and your documentation shows it was a temporary position ending as scheduled, approval is generally straightforward 4. The "temporary job" question is important - answer honestly that it was a temporary contract position The confusion some people experience comes from TWC distinguishing between: - A true temporary position with a predetermined end date (generally eligible) - Quitting a permanent job because you knew it might end someday (not eligible) As long as you have documentation showing it was explicitly a 6-month contract position, you should be fine. The key is proper documentation and accurate explanation of your situation.