TWC approved me but employer appealed - will payments continue until hearing date?

Yes, you'll still receive benefits until a decision is made at the hearing. TWC continues paying while the appeal is pending. Just keep requesting payment as usual and make sure you're doing your work search activities (3 per week). I went through the same thing last year and got paid right up until my hearing date. Just make sure you're prepared for the hearing - gather any documentation that supports your case for why you should receive benefits.

yep ur good keep requestin paymnt they dont stop until theres a decision

CAREFUL! This is NOT always true! My benefits got FROZEN immediately when my employer appealed! Had to wait 3 weeks with NOTHING coming in! TWC is totally inconsistent about this - depends who's handling your case. Call them ASAP to confirm!!!

I just went through this in March! You definitely keep getting paid during the appeal. But start preparing NOW for your hearing. My employer brought up all kinds of stuff I wasn't ready for and I ended up losing. Had to pay back like $4500 😭

My sister had her hearing last month and she got a letter in the mail with all the instructions. Make sure you call in 15 minutes early and have all your documents ready. They'll ask you questions about why you left the job and your employer will give their side. Benefits keep coming while waiting for the decision though so don't worry about that part.

To clarify what others have said: Yes, your benefits will continue during the appeal process. This is standard TWC procedure. The payments only stop if the Appeal Tribunal rules against you at the hearing. A few important things to prepare for your hearing: 1. Gather all documentation related to your separation (emails, texts, termination notice, etc.) 2. Write down a clear timeline of events 3. Be prepared to explain why you qualify for benefits 4. Be on time for the call (actually, 15 minutes early as someone mentioned) 5. Speak clearly and don't interrupt others If you need to reach TWC to confirm anything about your specific case before the hearing, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to a TWC agent quickly. They have a service that calls TWC for you and gets you to an agent without the busy signals and hours of waiting. There's a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh Getting specific details about your case and what to expect at your hearing can really help you prepare properly.

wut was ur reason for separation? that matters more than anything for the hearing

To answer your question from earlier - yes, I won my appeal! My employer tried to say I quit but I had proof I was laid off. The appeal hearing was actually pretty straightforward - about 30 minutes on the phone with a hearing officer who asked both sides questions. Just be honest and stick to the facts. And yes, you'll continue getting benefits until a decision is made, which usually comes about a week after the hearing.

Just wanted to add - don't forget to keep detailed records of all your job search activities during this time! Even though you're dealing with the appeal stress, TWC still requires you to maintain your work search log and be available for work. I made the mistake of slacking off on my job search during my appeal process and almost got in trouble for that too. Keep doing everything you're supposed to do as a regular claimant - the appeal doesn't change those requirements. Good luck with your hearing!

I went through this exact situation last year and can confirm your benefits will continue! The appeal process can be nerve-wracking but TWC keeps payments flowing until the hearing decision. A few tips from my experience: 1) Screenshot/save any text messages or emails related to your termination, 2) Write down exactly what happened on your last day while it's fresh in memory, 3) If they're claiming performance issues but never gave you warnings, that actually works in your favor. The fact that they initially said "business needs" and now claim performance issues shows inconsistency on their part. Document everything and stay calm during the hearing. You've got this!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got my appeal notice last week and my hearing is scheduled for next month. Reading through everyone's responses here has been so helpful! I was panicking thinking my payments would stop immediately. It sounds like the key things are: 1) Keep requesting payments as usual, 2) Document everything related to your separation, 3) Be prepared to explain the inconsistency in their story (business needs vs performance). For what it's worth, the fact that they're changing their reasoning from "business needs" to "performance issues" without any documented warnings actually seems like a weak case on their part. I've been gathering all my emails and texts from around my termination date. Also planning to write out a timeline of events while everything is still fresh. Good luck with your hearing - sounds like you're getting great advice here!

I just went through this exact same situation a few months ago! Your benefits will absolutely continue during the appeal process - that's standard TWC policy. I was so relieved when I found that out because I was panicking just like you are now. One thing I'd add to all the great advice here: if your employer is now claiming "performance issues" when they originally said "business needs," make sure you point out that contradiction during the hearing. The hearing officer will notice the inconsistency. Also, since you mentioned you never got any warnings or write-ups, that's actually really good for your case. Employers are supposed to document performance problems and give employees a chance to improve before termination. I ended up winning my appeal because my employer couldn't provide any documentation to support their claims. The whole process took about 6 weeks from appeal to final decision, but I got paid the entire time. Just keep doing your work searches and requesting payments like normal. You're going to get through this!

I'm going through my first appeal right now too and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My hearing is in a few weeks and I was terrified my benefits would stop immediately when I got the appeal notice. It's such a relief to know payments continue during the process. One thing I wanted to add - I've been keeping a detailed journal of everything that happened leading up to my termination, including dates, times, and who was present for any conversations. My friend who went through this suggested it because sometimes employers bring up things you might not remember clearly. Also saving screenshots of any company policies they claim you violated, especially if you weren't properly trained on them or they weren't clearly communicated. The inconsistency in your employer's story (business needs vs performance) definitely seems like it will work in your favor. Document that timeline carefully! Wishing you the best of luck with your hearing - sounds like you're getting great preparation advice here.