How to write effective TWC appeal after being denied for quitting my job?

You've got a strong case for what's called "constructive discharge" which means conditions were made so intolerable you had no reasonable choice but to quit. In your appeal, be very specific: 1. Document the exact date your hours were reduced from 40 to 12 2. Include pay stubs showing the reduction 3. Document any communication about the reduction 4. Describe specific instances of the hostile work environment with dates 5. Include any medical documentation of your anxiety if possible Keep your appeal factual and chronological. Avoid emotional language. The goal is to show you had good cause connected with the work to leave your job. In the hearing, you'll testify under oath and your employer will too. Be prepared to answer questions about why you didn't file a complaint with HR first.

same thing happened to me last year! make sure u save EVERYTHING. screenshots, emails, texts, everything!! they tried to say i quit but i had proof they cut my hours to like nothing just to make me leave. the hearing was scary but i won

THE TWC SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS!!! They ALWAYS side with employers initially because they know most people won't bother appealing. My determination letter was FULL OF LIES from my ex-boss but I had to fight for WEEKS to get it reversed. The "voluntary quit" excuse is their favorite way to deny benefits even when it's OBVIOUS you were forced out!!!

What was your job btw? I'm in retail and thinking of quitting myself bc they keep cutting my hours too... wondering if I'd qualify for unemployment

For your appeal hearing, I recommend preparing a one-page outline with bullet points of key facts and dates. You'll likely have a telephone hearing where a hearing officer will ask questions of both you and your former employer. Speak clearly, don't interrupt, and stick to factual information. Address these key points: - The original agreement about your hours (40 hours) - When and how your hours were reduced (exact dates) - Any conversation you had trying to resolve the issue before quitting - The specific impact it had on your ability to meet financial obligations If you're having trouble getting through to TWC to ask questions about your appeal, I recently used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an agent quickly. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh. Talking directly with TWC about your specific case can really help you prepare better for the hearing.

Im confused why did you quit instead of filing for partial unemployment while still working the reduced hours? You can get benefits when your hours are cut that much. Maybe mention that you didn't know about partial benefits in your appeal?

good luck with your appeal! make sure you show up on time for the hearing even if its on the phone. my roommate missed his hearing because he wrote down the wrong time and they automatically ruled against him it was a whole mess

One more thing - make sure to clearly explain in your appeal that you had no reasonable alternative but to quit. TWC looks for whether you took reasonable steps to resolve the situation before quitting. If there was no HR department, explain that the owner was your boss so there was no one else to report the issues to. For your appeal format, a clear, chronological letter works best. Start with "I am appealing the determination dated [date] because..." and then lay out your facts. End with a clear statement like "Based on these facts, I had good cause connected with the work to leave my employment and request that the determination be reversed."

took about 5 weeks for me from filing the appeal to getting my first payment after winning. it sucked waiting but the backpay helped. also they didnt tell me this but u need to keep requesting payment every 2 weeks even while appealing!!