TWC appeal hearing - employer no-show. Does this help my case?

This is actually really good news for you! When an employer doesn't show up for the appeal hearing, they can't present any evidence against your version of events. The hearing officer only has your testimony to go on. In my experience (I've been through two TWC appeals), if you presented a reasonable explanation for why you shouldn't be disqualified and the employer isn't there to contradict you, your chances improve dramatically. Just make sure you check your correspondence inbox on the TWC portal daily - sometimes the determination letter shows up there before you get the physical mail.

My employer skipped my hearing last year and I STILL got denied!! The hearing officer claimed my employer submitted "sufficient written evidence" beforehand so they didnt NEED to show up. THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST US!! TWC just sides with employers most of the time no matter what. They don't care that I couldn't pay my rent for 2 months while waiting for their stupid decision.

While it's generally favorable when an employer doesn't appear at a TWC appeal hearing, it doesn't automatically guarantee approval. The outcome depends on a few key factors: 1. Did your employer submit documentation before the hearing? 2. Is your reason for separation clearly eligible under TWC rules? 3. Did you provide specific, detailed testimony during the hearing? If your employer didn't submit any evidence beforehand and you gave a convincing explanation of why your separation wasn't disqualifying (like it wasn't misconduct or a truly voluntary quit), your chances are very good. In my experience handling multiple appeals, decision letters often arrive faster than the quoted timeframe - usually 5-7 business days.

When I had my appeal last month, I spent HOURS trying to reach TWC to confirm some details about my hearing. Kept getting busy signals and disconnects. Finaly used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual TWC agent in about 20 minutes instead of days of trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh Totally worth it for the peace of mind before my hearing. As for your question - my employer showed up to mine so I can't say for sure, but I did win my appeal even with them there because I had documentation proving my side.

i had a hearing in februrary and my boss didnt show up either lol. got my decision in like 4 days and i won! dont stress to much. your already ahead since they didnt bother showing up

To answer your follow-up question - in my case, the decision letter appeared in my correspondence inbox after 6 days. Once approved, it took another 3 business days for the backpay to hit my account. Make sure your payment method is set up correctly in the system. If you're approved, you'll also need to continue submitting your payment requests on your regular schedule for any weeks going forward.

quick question - did anyone have to do those stupid work search requirements during the appeal process? i thought we didn't have to do that until after getting approved but my friend said i should be doing them now just in case??? so confused

Got my decision today - APPROVED!!! Only took 5 days instead of the 7-10 they said. The letter specifically mentioned that "claimant's testimony was found credible and employer failed to appear to provide contradicting evidence." Thank you all for the support! Now waiting for the backpay to hit my account.

Congratulations on winning your appeal! This is such great news and gives me hope for others in similar situations. Your case is a perfect example of why it's so important to show up prepared and tell your story clearly at these hearings. The fact that you had 5 years of good performance reviews and could document the lack of proper progressive discipline really helped your case. Thanks for updating us - it's encouraging to see that sometimes the system does work fairly when you have the facts on your side!

That's awesome news! It's so encouraging to hear a positive outcome, especially when you were feeling so anxious about it. Your experience really shows how important it is to be honest and prepared during these hearings. The fact that the hearing officer specifically noted your credible testimony and the employer's failure to appear really validates what others have said here - when employers don't show up, it definitely works in your favor. Enjoy that relief and hopefully the backpay comes through quickly!

Congratulations on your victory! Your case is a perfect example of why preparation and honesty matter so much in these hearings. The combination of your employer not showing up AND you having solid documentation (those 5 years of performance reviews) really made the difference. It's also encouraging that TWC processed your decision faster than expected - gives me hope that they're working more efficiently lately. Make sure to set up direct deposit if you haven't already, as it'll speed up getting your backpay and future weekly benefits. Thanks for coming back to update everyone - these success stories really help others who are going through the same stressful process!

Congratulations on your win! This is such encouraging news for everyone here who's been stressed about their appeals. Your case really demonstrates a few key points that might help others: 1) Having documentation like those performance reviews was crucial, 2) Being able to clearly explain the lack of proper progressive discipline made a difference, and 3) Employer no-shows do seem to help when you have a solid case to present. It's also great that TWC processed your decision faster than expected - hopefully that's a sign they're improving their timelines. Thanks for coming back to share the good news with the community - these success stories really matter when people are feeling anxious about their own situations!

That's absolutely fantastic news - congratulations! Your update made my day! It's such a relief to see someone actually win their appeal, especially when you were so worried about it. The fact that the decision letter specifically mentioned your credible testimony and the employer's failure to appear really validates what everyone was saying about no-shows working in your favor. Your case is a great example of why it's so important to have documentation ready (those 5 years of performance reviews were gold) and to be completely honest during the hearing. Thanks for taking the time to update us - these success stories really help keep hope alive for others going through the same stressful process. Fingers crossed your backpay hits your account quickly!

This is such wonderful news - congratulations! Your success story is exactly what this community needs to hear. It's really encouraging to see that when you come prepared with solid documentation (like those performance reviews) and present your case honestly, the system can actually work in your favor. The fact that your employer didn't show up definitely helped, but it sounds like you had a strong case regardless. I'm dealing with a similar situation where my employer is claiming performance issues without proper documentation, so your story gives me a lot of hope. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone - these positive outcomes really matter when so many of us are stressed about our own appeals. Enjoy that relief and hopefully the backpay processes quickly for you!

This is such fantastic news - congratulations on your win! Your story really highlights something important that I think gets overlooked: having solid documentation like those performance reviews was probably just as crucial as your employer not showing up. I've been helping people prepare for TWC appeals for a while now, and your case is a perfect example of how being prepared with evidence can make all the difference. The fact that you could demonstrate 5 years of good performance and explain the lack of proper progressive discipline really strengthened your position. It's also encouraging that TWC processed your decision in 5 days instead of the quoted 7-10 - hopefully that's a sign they're working more efficiently. Thanks for coming back to share your success with everyone - these positive outcomes give hope to others who are going through the same anxiety-inducing process!

Congratulations on your victory! This is such uplifting news and really shows that the appeal process can work when you come prepared with solid evidence. Your case is a textbook example of why documentation matters so much - those 5 years of performance reviews were probably the game-changer, even beyond your employer not showing up. It's also really encouraging that TWC processed your decision faster than their estimate and that they specifically acknowledged your credible testimony in the decision letter. As someone who's relatively new to navigating unemployment appeals, your success story gives me confidence that being honest and well-prepared really does pay off. Thanks for taking the time to come back and share the positive outcome - these updates mean so much to people who are still waiting on their own decisions and feeling anxious about the whole process!

That's incredible news - congratulations! 🎉 Your success story is exactly what this community needs to hear right now. As someone who's new to dealing with unemployment appeals, I found your experience really educational. It sounds like having those 5 years of performance reviews was absolutely crucial to your case, and being able to clearly articulate that you never received proper warnings or went through a performance improvement plan really strengthened your position. The fact that your employer didn't show up definitely worked in your favor, but it's clear you would have had a solid case either way with that documentation. I'm also encouraged to hear that TWC processed your decision faster than expected and actually acknowledged your credible testimony in the decision letter - it shows they really were paying attention to the facts. Thanks so much for taking the time to update everyone with your positive outcome. These success stories give newcomers like me hope that the system can work fairly when you come prepared with the truth and supporting evidence!

Congratulations on your win! This is such fantastic news and really gives me hope as someone who's new to this whole process. Your story perfectly demonstrates why preparation is so crucial - having 5 years of performance reviews to counter their performance claims was brilliant. It's also really encouraging that TWC processed your decision faster than expected and specifically noted your credible testimony. I'm currently gathering documentation for my own potential appeal, and your success shows that having solid evidence really can make the difference. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone - these positive outcomes mean so much to those of us just starting to navigate the unemployment system. Hope your backpay comes through quickly!

This is absolutely amazing news - congratulations! 🎉 Your story is such a perfect example of why preparation and documentation are so crucial in these hearings. Having those 5 years of performance reviews to counter their performance claims was incredibly smart, and it's clear that being able to demonstrate the lack of proper progressive discipline really helped your case. I'm relatively new to this community and the whole unemployment process, so seeing your success gives me so much confidence that the system can actually work fairly when you have solid evidence and tell the truth. It's also really encouraging that TWC processed your decision in just 5 days instead of the 7-10 they quoted, and that they specifically mentioned your credible testimony in the decision letter - shows they were really paying attention to the facts! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your victory with everyone here. These positive outcomes mean everything to those of us who are feeling anxious about our own situations. Hope that backpay hits your account super quickly!

Congratulations on your successful appeal! This is such encouraging news for everyone in this community. Your case really demonstrates several key points that could help others: having solid documentation like those performance reviews was crucial, being able to articulate the lack of proper progressive discipline made a strong case, and yes - employer no-shows do tend to work in your favor when you have credible testimony. It's also great to see that TWC processed your decision faster than their estimate and specifically acknowledged your credibility in writing. That gives me confidence that they do actually evaluate cases fairly when presented with clear evidence. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the positive outcome - these success stories are invaluable for people who are still navigating their own appeals and feeling anxious about the process. Hope your backpay comes through quickly!