Can I refuse a job offer from previous employer without losing TWC benefits?

This is tricky territory with TWC. Generally, you must accept "suitable work" when offered or risk disqualification. However, TWC considers several factors when determining if work is suitable: - The degree of risk to your health, safety, and morals - Your physical fitness for the work - Your prior training and experience - The distance from your home - Your prior earnings Importantly, they also consider if your skills, experience, and earnings potential have CHANGED since working for that employer. Your new degree could be relevant here. You should document exactly why this position doesn't align with your new qualifications and how it might impede your career development. Be prepared to explain this if TWC questions your refusal.

I WAS IN YOUR EXACT SITUATION last year!!! Former boss wanted me back at same pay but with MORE responsibilities. TWC initially flagged my account when I refused and my benefits were put on hold for 3 WEEKS while they "investigated" 🙄 The system is TOTALLY rigged against workers trying to advance. They'll try to force you to take ANY job regardless of your qualifications. Had to appeal their decision and it was a NIGHTMARE getting anyone on the phone.

my cousin went through this and got disqualified cuz they said he refused suitable work. they dont care about ur degree they just want u off benefits

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Something similar happened to my wife. She refused an offer from her old job after getting her nursing certification and TWC put a hold on her benefits. The key is to request a determination interview right away. Don't wait for them to flag your account - be proactive! Here's what helped her case: 1. Documentation showing the previous job was in a different field than her certification 2. Proof of active job searching in her new field (nursing) 3. Wage comparison showing the offered job paid substantially below what her new certification qualified her for She had to complete 3 work search activities weekly while this was being resolved, but ultimately TWC ruled in her favor and continued her benefits.

i been on unemployment 3 times and heres what i know... TWC looks at if the pay is at least 90% of what you made before. if it is, and you turn it down, ur probably gonna lose benefits. but the whole "2 different positions" thing might help your case cuz thats basically changing ur job description, not giving u the same job back. document EVERYTHING and take screenshots of all communication with the employer!!!

I worked at TWC years ago actually. The rule about suitable work has exceptions. For college grads, there's a 6-month period where you can limit your job search to positions related to your degree before you have to expand it. But this only applies if you just graduated. How long ago did you get your degree? And have you been applying to jobs in your field? These details matter for your case.

Wait my situation is kinda similar! but i already went to the interview with my old company just to see what they were offering. Did I mess up? Will TWC think I was considering the job seriously? I haven't formally rejected it yet but I don't want it.

Based on all the responses here, you should take these steps: 1. Document why the position is unsuitable (multiple positions for same pay, not aligned with your new degree) 2. Proactively contact TWC (use the contact methods others suggested) to explain your situation 3. Continue completing your work search requirements (all 3 activities weekly) 4. Keep requesting payments on your regular schedule 5. Gather evidence of your job search in your degree field 6. Prepare for a possible appeal if TWC initially rules against you Your recent graduation is a significant factor in your favor. Just make sure you're professionally declining the offer with clear, documented reasons rather than simply ignoring it.

Just want to add that TWC also considers whether accepting the job would interfere with your ability to search for work in your field. Since you're a recent accounting graduate, taking a job that requires you to work two different positions could limit your availability for interviews and networking in your actual career field. This is another angle to document when you contact TWC - that accepting this position would actually hinder your reasonable job search efforts in accounting. Make sure to emphasize that you're not just refusing work, but refusing work that would impede your professional development and job search in your qualified field.