TWC approval chances for quitting with good cause? Anyone succeed?

Yes, I was approved for TWC benefits after quitting for good cause, but it wasn't automatic. My situation was harassment from a manager that HR refused to address. Initially, my claim was denied, but I appealed and won. The key was my documentation - I had emails showing I reported the problems multiple times, witness statements, and medical notes from my doctor about the stress it caused. For your situation with safety hazards, that's actually one of the stronger good cause reasons. Make sure you have: - Dated documentation showing you reported the issues - Any responses from management (especially the dismissive ones) - Photos of the hazards - Any OSHA regulations that were being violated - Names of witnesses who can verify your claims Be prepared for TWC to contact your employer and possibly deny you initially. The appeals process isn't as scary as it sounds - just be organized with your evidence and stick to the facts during the hearing.

my cousin quit cuz his boss was making him work 70 hr weeks with no overtime pay and he got approved no problem. twc doesnt like companies that break laws!!

I handle TWC cases professionally, and safety issues are indeed qualifying good cause reasons to quit IF properly documented. The Texas Workforce Commission specifically recognizes unsafe working conditions as good cause for voluntary separation when: 1. You made reasonable efforts to notify management and give them opportunity to address the issue 2. The conditions would cause a reasonable person genuine concern for their safety 3. You didn't unreasonably delay quitting after identifying the hazard During your interview with TWC, focus on these points. Explain the specific nature of the electrical hazards, when they appeared, precisely who you reported them to and when, and what responses you received. Almost 40% of good cause voluntary quit claims are initially denied but then approved on appeal, so don't be discouraged if you receive an initial denial. The appeal hearing provides better opportunity to present evidence systematically.

I QUIT my job because they kept changing my schedule with zero notice making it impossible to arrange childcare. TWC DENIED me saying I should have "explored alternatives" before quitting. Appealed and they DENIED AGAIN. System is RIGGED against workers!!!! They always side with employers who pay into the system. Good luck but don't get your hopes up.

TWC approved my good cause claim, but only after I spoke with an actual agent. I had been trying for weeks with no luck getting through on the phones. I finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got connected to a TWC agent in about 8 minutes. The agent scheduled me for an interview where I explained my situation and provided all my documentation. You can see how it works in their video demo: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh The key difference was being able to talk to someone directly rather than waiting for the automated system to process everything. The agent actually looked at my evidence and helped me understand exactly what they needed to see for a good cause determination.

Question - did u tell your employer u were quitting because of the safety issues? Like officially in writing? Cause I think thats important for TWC. They wanna see that u gave employer chance to fix it before u walked out.

Regarding your question about timeframes - my appeal process took about 6 weeks from denial to hearing, and then another week to get the decision. The good news is that if you win your appeal, you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were eligible. One more tip: when you're requesting payments during this time, make sure you're still doing and documenting your work searches (minimum 3 per week). I've seen people win their appeal but lose benefits because they stopped doing work searches while waiting.

he just showed his timecards and texts from boss. wasnt that hard for him but maybe he got lucky with who reviewed his case

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS?? You should report them to OSHA too!!! That company needs to be investigated not just you getting benefits. My friend got approved for quitting when restaurant made him work with broken equipment.

I think each case is different and depends who reviews it. My sister and I both quit the same company for almost identical reasons (sexual harassment) but her claim was approved right away and mine was denied initially. Had to appeal which was stressful but eventually got approved. Just be persistent!

What county are u in? I heard some TWC offices are easier than others for good cause claims.

One clarification I should add - since you mentioned electrical hazards specifically, make sure you frame this precisely in TWC terms. Under their guidelines, this would qualify as "unsafe working conditions" rather than the more general "good cause." It's a subtle but important distinction that can affect how your claim is categorized and reviewed. Also, when you have your TWC interview, be prepared to answer why you couldn't simply refuse to work in that specific area while remaining employed. The best response is to explain that the hazard was unavoidable in performing your required duties and that management gave you no alternative work options when you raised the concern.