TWC benefits while quitting nursing school job? Employer reducing hours to force resignation

You might qualify for what's called a "mediated quit" or "good cause quit" with TWC. Texas does recognize constructive discharge in some circumstances. Document EVERYTHING - save all communications about schedule changes, any emails or texts discussing your school schedule, and keep a detailed log of how your employer has changed your hours. Then when you file, clearly explain that your employer materially changed the conditions of employment after agreeing to accommodate your school schedule.

same thing happnd to me but with my kids schedule. i quit and got denied cuz i didnt have proof they changed my hours on purpose. make sure u get SOMETHING in writing!!

i tried to appeal a similar situation last year with TWC and it was a NIGHTMARE!!!! kept getting busy signals for WEEKS!!! never could get through to explain my side of the story and my appeal was automatically denied because i "failed to participate" in the hearing but I WAS TRYING TO CALL FOR HOURS EVERY SINGLE DAY!!! The system is DESIGNED to make people give up!!!! 😡😡😡

To answer your original question more directly - this situation could qualify you for benefits, but it really depends on how you handle it. If you quit without creating a paper trail that shows constructive discharge, TWC will likely deny your initial claim. Your best approach is to: 1. Email your supervisor asking them to confirm in writing the change in policy regarding your school schedule 2. Request a meeting with HR to discuss reasonable accommodations 3. If they refuse to work with you, submit a formal written complaint 4. Continue working while documenting everything 5. If they terminate you for being unable to work the new schedule, you have a much stronger case TWC looks for evidence that you tried to preserve your employment before quitting.

my cousin went thru the exact same thing but with paralegal school and her job did this to avoid layoffs during covid. she got benefits eventually but had to appeal twice! stick with it!!

Actually, this is a fairly standard "good cause" scenario under TWC rules. Here's what you need to know: 1. Material change in hiring agreement can qualify as good cause to quit 2. Having to work hours that directly conflict with education that the employer previously accommodated can qualify 3. Significant reduction in hours can also qualify as partial unemployment You need evidence of: - Original agreement (even witnesses if no written proof) - Communication showing they're aware of your school schedule - New schedule that makes continued employment impossible - Your attempts to resolve the issue Document EVERYTHING and be prepared for an initial denial, as most constructive discharge claims require an appeal hearing where you can present your evidence in detail.

have you thought about requesting a formal ADA accommodation? nursing school might qualify as a training program that requires reasonable accommodation. worth looking into before quitting. my sister did this for her pharmacy program. just an idea.

did they put anything in ur job description when u got hired about having a flexible schedule or being available certain days? read ur original job offer letter cuz they might use that against u

DONT QUIT!!!! MAKE THEM FIRE YOU!!!! then you'll definitely get benefits. if you quit, TWC will side with the employer 99% of the time!!!

When you file your claim, be very specific about how your employer changed the terms of employment. Use the phrase "material change in hiring agreement" in your application. Also, if your hours have been reduced by more than 25%, you can file for partial unemployment benefits without quitting. This might be a better approach while you finish your nursing program. I had to navigate a similar situation last year, and the initial claim was denied, but I won on appeal by providing emails showing how my work conditions had changed. If your appeal gets scheduled, make sure you're available for the call - missing it automatically results in denial.