TWC approved me after being fired - will I get backpay with new job starting?

Congrats on your new job! To answer your questions: 1. Yes, you should receive backpay for all weeks you properly requested payment and were eligible (meaning you were unemployed, available for work, and completed your work search requirements). 2. Getting a new job doesn't automatically cancel your claim. Your claim remains open for the benefit year. 3. When you start working, you need to report your earnings when you request payment. TWC will calculate if you qualify for partial benefits based on what you earn. In Texas, you can earn up to 25% of your weekly benefit amount without reduction. After that, they reduce your benefit dollar-for-dollar. So if your WBA is $525, you can earn up to $131.25 without reduction. If you earn more than that, they'll subtract the excess from your benefit. If you earn more than $525 + $131.25 = $656.25 in a week, you won't receive benefits for that week, but your claim stays open.

when do u start the new job? if its next week then u should be fine for backpay but u need to make sure ur answering the work search questions right on ur payment requests. if u didnt do the 3 work searches for each week u requested payment u might get denied for those weeks

The Texas Workforce Commission is NOTORIOUS for delaying payments even after approval. I waited almost TWO MONTHS after being approved before seeing a dime! The system is designed to frustrate people into giving up. You're going to have to be persistent about calling them to check on the status of your backpay. And good luck getting through on the phone - I spent WEEKS trying to reach someone before I discovered Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me connected to a TWC agent in under 30 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh that shows how it works. It was honestly the only reason I finally got my backpay situation resolved.

i had a similiar thing happen last year, got approved but didnt get paid for almost 6 weeks! when i finally got paid they did include all the back weeks tho. but u might need to talk to someone at twc to make sure ur backpay gets processed right especially since ur starting a new job. sometimes the system gets confused when u suddenly report income

Just to add some clarification about partial benefits since you mentioned your new job pays less: Texas uses what's called the "partial unemployment formula." If your new job pays significantly less than your previous one, you might qualify for partial benefits for a while. Example with your $525 WBA: - You can earn up to $131.25 (25% of WBA) with no reduction - If you earn $300/week, calculation would be: $525 - ($300 - $131.25) = $356.25 in benefits - If you earn $500/week, calculation would be: $525 - ($500 - $131.25) = $156.25 in benefits This can help bridge the gap while you're earning less at your new position. Make sure to accurately report your hours and earnings each time you request payment.

I just checked my TWC account again and noticed something - my claim effective date is listed as May 7th (when I applied) but there's also something called a "claim date" from March 26th (around when I was fired). Does that mean they're actually calculating benefits from March even though I didn't apply until May? Has anyone seen this before?

omg the exact same thing happened to my sister!!! her boss was horrible and made her afraid to file then when she finally did it took foreverrrrr but she did get all her back pay eventually. just keep doing your payment requests even after u start working and report your new income honestly. good luck with the new job!!

One thing to watch out for - make ABSOLUTELY SURE you report your new job income correctly. If you under-report, they'll hit you with an overpayment later that you'll have to pay back with interest. And if they think you deliberately misreported, they can disqualify you for benefits entirely and potentially pursue fraud charges. The TWC system is broken in a lot of ways, but they're VERY efficient at finding overpayments!

For biweekly pay calculation, just divide your gross pay by 2 to get the weekly amount for TWC reporting. So if you earn $1000 biweekly, report $500 per week. Make sure you're reporting GROSS earnings (before taxes/deductions) for the week the work was performed, not when you get paid. Also, since you mentioned your old boss fights claims - keep all your TWC documentation! Sometimes employers will try to appeal even after initial approval, especially if they see you're getting benefits. Having everything organized will help if any issues come up later. The fact that you got approved despite your boss's history is actually a really good sign that your case was solid. TWC doesn't approve lightly when there's employer pushback.

Hey Connor! Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through a similar situation last year. You should definitely get your backpay for those weeks you were unemployed and properly filed for - TWC owes you that money regardless of your new job starting. One thing I learned the hard way: when you file your first payment request after starting the new job, be extra clear in the "remarks" section that you're reporting NEW employment income, not trying to hide previous work. Sometimes their system flags sudden income changes as suspicious, and being transparent upfront can prevent delays. Also, since your new job pays less, definitely take advantage of the partial benefits if you qualify. I kept getting partial payments for about 2 months while working a lower-paying job, and it really helped with the transition. The key is just being completely honest about your hours and earnings each week. Good luck with the new position! Restaurant management experience is valuable - hopefully this new role leads to something even better soon.

Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who recently navigated the TWC system. You're in a good position - getting approved after your employer's pushback is definitely a positive sign that your case is solid. A few additional tips based on my experience: 1. Keep requesting payments every two weeks even after you start your new job until you're sure you won't qualify for partial benefits. Missing a payment request can complicate things later. 2. When you report your new job income, include the employer's name and start date in the system. This helps TWC track the transition properly. 3. If your backpay doesn't show up within 2-3 weeks after your determination, don't wait - contact TWC immediately. Sometimes there are technical glitches that prevent payment even after approval. 4. Consider setting aside some of your backpay for taxes if you haven't been having them withheld. TWC benefits are taxable income, and getting a big lump sum can bump you into a higher tax bracket. The partial benefits formula others explained is accurate, so if your new job pays significantly less, you might qualify for supplemental payments for several weeks or months. This can really help bridge the income gap while you're getting established in the new role. Congrats on landing the new position despite a tough situation with your previous employer!

Just wanted to share my experience since I went through something very similar earlier this year! I was also intimidated by my former employer who had a reputation for fighting claims, but like you, I was pleasantly surprised when TWC approved my benefits after review. You should absolutely receive backpay for all the weeks you were unemployed and properly filed payment requests - that money is owed to you regardless of starting a new job. The approval means TWC determined you were eligible for those benefit weeks. A couple of things that helped me during my transition: - Keep detailed records of everything (screenshots of payment requests, work search logs, etc.) in case any issues come up later - When you report your new employment, be very clear about start dates and income amounts to avoid any system confusion - Don't stop filing payment requests right away - you might qualify for partial benefits if your new job pays less than your previous one The waiting game with TWC payments can be frustrating, but most people do eventually receive their backpay once the system processes everything. If you don't see payments within a few weeks of your determination, definitely follow up with them. Best of luck with your new position! It sounds like you handled a difficult situation really well.

Hey Connor! I went through almost the exact same situation last year - fired from a management job, intimidated by my former employer's reputation, and delayed filing because I was scared. TWC ended up approving my claim too, and I did receive all my backpay for the weeks I had properly requested. The key thing is that once you're approved, you're entitled to benefits for those weeks you were unemployed and available for work, regardless of when you start a new job. Your approval letter essentially confirms TWC found you eligible for those benefit periods. A few things that helped me: - Keep filing your payment requests every two weeks until you're certain you won't qualify for partial benefits - When you report your new job, be very specific about the start date and weekly earnings to avoid any system confusion - If your backpay doesn't appear within 2-3 weeks of your determination letter, call TWC immediately - sometimes there are processing delays that need manual intervention Since your new job pays less than your management position, you'll likely qualify for partial benefits for at least a few weeks. This can really help cushion the income reduction while you get established in the new role. The fact that TWC approved you despite your employer's history of fighting claims is actually a really strong indicator that your case was solid. Don't let that former boss's intimidation tactics make you second-guess yourself - you earned those benefits!

I went through something very similar with TWC earlier this year! Was let go from my job and my former employer had a reputation for fighting claims too, so I was nervous about filing. But like you, I was approved after the review period. Yes, you should absolutely get your backpay for all those weeks you were unemployed and properly filed payment requests - that's money you're owed regardless of starting a new job. The approval means TWC determined you were eligible for those benefit weeks. Since your new job pays less than your previous management position, definitely look into the partial benefits formula others have explained. I was able to get partial payments for about 6 weeks while working at a lower-paying job, and it really helped with the income transition. One tip: when you report your new employment income, make sure to include the employer name and start date clearly in the system. This helps TWC track everything properly and avoid any confusion that might delay your backpay processing. Keep filing those payment requests every two weeks until you're sure you won't qualify for any more benefits. And if your backpay doesn't show up within a few weeks of your determination letter, don't hesitate to call TWC - sometimes there are processing hiccups that need to be resolved manually. Congrats on the new job and on getting through what sounds like a really stressful situation with your former employer!

Hey Connor! I'm actually going through a very similar situation right now - got let go from my job a few months ago and was also intimidated about filing because my former employer had a reputation for being difficult about unemployment claims. It's really encouraging to hear that TWC approved your claim despite your employer's pushback! I'm still waiting on my determination, but your post gives me hope that the system actually does work sometimes. The advice everyone's given you about the backpay and partial benefits is spot on from what I've researched. You definitely should receive payment for those weeks you were unemployed and filed properly - that's exactly what the system is designed for. The partial benefits calculation could be really helpful for you since your new job pays less. I've heard from others that it can bridge the gap nicely while you're getting established in a new position. Just make sure to be super accurate with your income reporting like everyone mentioned - the overpayment horror stories are real! Best of luck with the new job and getting your backpay sorted out. Thanks for sharing your experience - it really helps those of us going through similar situations to know we're not alone in dealing with intimidating former employers and navigating the TWC system!

I'm in a really similar boat right now! Just got let go from my retail management position last month and have been putting off filing because I'm worried about my former employer fighting it. Reading your post and all these responses is giving me the courage to finally submit my claim. It's so encouraging to see that TWC actually approved you despite your boss's reputation for fighting claims. I think a lot of us get intimidated by employers who threaten to contest everything, but it sounds like if you have a legitimate case, TWC will recognize that. The backpay situation you're asking about is exactly what I was wondering too - it's reassuring to hear from so many people that you should get paid for those weeks you were properly unemployed and filing requests. And the partial benefits option for your new lower-paying job sounds like it could really help with the transition. Thanks for sharing your experience! Sometimes it helps just knowing other people are dealing with the same stressful situations with difficult employers. Congrats on the new job and hope your backpay comes through soon!