Found a job during my TWC appeal process - Will this affect my backpay?

Congrats on the new job! You absolutely should NOT withdraw your appeal. If you win, you're still entitled to benefits for the weeks you were unemployed between jobs. You do need to report your new employment when you request payment for your final week of unemployment. Just answer honestly that you've found work and report your start date. The system will automatically stop future payments, but this won't affect your appeal for past weeks.

same thing happened to me last year! dont worry about it, the appeal is for the weeks you WERE unemployed, not future weeks. you'll be fine just make sure you report the new job on your next payment request thing

I'm in a similar situation but my employer is contesting EVERYTHING. They're saying I was fired for misconduct when I was actually laid off. My appeal hearing is next week but I'm so stressed I can barely function. Did you have to get a lawyer? I've been trying to get through to TWC for DAYS to ask questions about my hearing and I keep getting disconnected!!

When you go to your appeal hearing, make sure to still mention you found a job. The hearing officer will know what to do. Don't forget to bring all ur evidence for the wrongful termination too, like any texts or emails that show u followed the protocols.

TWC system is so frustrating! When I had an appeal last year, I couldn't get anyone on the phone for weeks. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a TWC agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. The agent explained that finding a job doesn't invalidate your appeal for past weeks - those are benefits you were eligible for during your unemployment period.

To properly handle this situation: 1. Continue with your appeal - it covers the period you were unemployed 2. When you request payment for your final unemployed week, report your new employment accurately 3. Report your start date and expected earnings 4. Attend your appeal hearing as scheduled 5. Present all evidence of wrongful termination Finding employment doesn't disqualify you from receiving benefits for weeks you were legitimately unemployed and eligible. TWC will process backpay for those weeks if your appeal is successful, regardless of your current employment status.

Be VERY careful about reporting your new job!! My brother found work during his appeal last year and when he reported it, TWC somehow messed up his whole claim and he had to start the appeal process all over again!!! The system is BROKEN and the people who work there have NO IDEA what they're doing half the time. Document EVERYTHING and take screenshots of all your payment requests!!!

btw make sure u do ur work search requirements until ur actual start date! dont stop too early or they might deny ur last week

One more important thing - make sure to print out your complete work search log and bring it to your appeal hearing. The hearing officer will want to verify that you met all requirements during the weeks you're claiming, and having documentation ready shows you're prepared and followed the rules.

Just want to add that you should also keep all your new job paperwork (offer letter, start date confirmation, etc.) organized in case TWC or the hearing officer needs to see proof of your employment timeline. It helps establish exactly when your unemployment period ended and can actually strengthen your case by showing you were actively seeking work and found employment. Good luck with both the new job and the appeal!

Congrats on landing the warehouse job! I went through something similar last year - found work during my appeal and was worried I'd mess everything up. Here's what worked for me: definitely keep your appeal hearing, report your new job when you request your final week of benefits, and bring documentation of both your wrongful termination AND your new employment to the hearing. The hearing officer actually appreciated that I was transparent about finding work and it didn't hurt my case at all. You're still entitled to those 6 weeks of backpay if you win since you were legitimately unemployed during that time. The key is being honest and organized with your paperwork. You've got this!

I'm going through a similar situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I was laid off from my retail job 4 weeks ago (company said it was "restructuring" but I think they just wanted to avoid paying severance), filed for unemployment, got denied, and am now in the appeal process. I just had a second interview yesterday for a customer service position that I'm really hoping works out. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel much more prepared - I'll definitely continue with my appeal regardless of whether I get this job, and I'll make sure to document everything properly. The advice about bringing work search logs and being transparent with the hearing officer is gold. It's such a relief to know that finding employment during the appeal process doesn't disqualify you from getting benefits for the weeks you were actually unemployed. Thanks everyone for sharing your knowledge!

Having been through this exact scenario myself, I can confirm what others have said - finding work during your appeal is actually a good thing and won't hurt your case! I was in appeals for wrongful termination when I got hired at my current job. Here's what I learned: 1) Keep your appeal hearing - you're fighting for benefits you were entitled to during unemployment, 2) Report your new job honestly when requesting your final week, 3) Bring ALL documentation to your hearing including proof of wrongful termination AND your new employment timeline. The hearing officer told me that finding work actually strengthened my case because it showed I was actively seeking employment and following requirements. I ended up winning my appeal and got full backpay for the 8 weeks I was unemployed. Your delivery protocol evidence sounds solid - stick with the appeal and enjoy your new warehouse job!