Reduced from 60 to 24 hours at CNA job - can I get partial TWC benefits?

Yes! You absolutely can apply for partial unemployment in Texas when your hours are cut that dramatically. This is called underemployment and TWC has specific provisions for it. Since your hours were reduced by more than 25% (you went from 60 to 24 hours which is a 60% reduction), you definitely meet that criteria. Apply online through the TWC website immediately - don't wait. You'll need to report any wages you earn each week when you request payment, but you can still receive partial benefits to help make up some of the difference.

I had somethin similar happen bout 6 months back, went from 50 hrs to 18 hrs at my job. The TWC website is confusing AF tho, I kept gettin errors when trying to submit my app.

As a former HR professional who's helped employees with similar situations, I can provide some additional guidance. When you apply, TWC will contact your employer to verify your wages and the reduction in hours. Make sure you have documentation ready: pay stubs showing your previous hours/wages and current reduced schedule, any communication about your hours being cut, etc. TWC calls this "partial unemployment" and you need to meet these criteria: 1. Your hours were reduced through no fault of your own (check) 2. You're earning less than your weekly benefit amount would be 3. You're available for additional work You'll need to continue your work search requirements (minimum 3 activities per week in Texas) even while working part-time. Document everything carefully!

When my hours got cut last year, I spent WEEKS trying to get through to TWC on the phone to ask questions about my claim. The lines are always busy, and when I finally got through after 30+ attempts, I got disconnected after waiting on hold for an hour!!! This system is designed to FAIL us when we need help!!!

I found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to TWC agents without all the busy signals and endless hold times. Saved me so much frustration when I had reduced hours at my hospital job. They got me connected to a TWC agent in about 30 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. Check out their demo video: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh or their site at claimyr.com. It was worth it to get my underemployment questions answered directly by TWC.

i got partial unemployment when my resturant cut my hours during remodeling. you definitely qualify! make sure you request payment every 2 weeks even while working or theyll close your claim. also they base your benefit amount on your highest earning quarter from the last year or something like that and then theres a formula they use to determine your weekly benefit amount. its confusing lol

Just wanted to add one more important thing - when you do your payment requests every two weeks, you MUST accurately report ALL hours worked and wages earned during that period. If you make a mistake or underreport, TWC might later determine you were overpaid and demand repayment plus penalties. Better to be 100% accurate from the start. And keep a log of all your work search activities with dates, company names, contact methods, etc.

Also be prepared for your employer to possibly fight your claim!!! These small family businesses are THE WORST about challenging unemployment even when it's legitimate. They might claim they offered you more hours (even if they didn't) or that you voluntarily reduced your schedule. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!!!

one more thing - when u first apply online the system is gonna ask if u were laid off or quit. this confused me cuz neither applied to me with reduced hours. u should select the option for 'still working reduced hours' or something similar (i cant remember exact wording). if u select wrong option it will mess up ur whole application!

Good luck!! The whole process is stressful but worth it when you finally get some help. Hope those people you work for realize how badly they're treating their employees.