TWC called about my job separation - no warnings given by employer - decision in 48 hours?

A 48-hour determination timeline is pretty standard for TWC when they have all the information they need. It doesn't indicate good or bad by itself. The important factors will be: 1. Did you work there long enough to affect your benefits? (probably not if only 4 days) 2. What exactly did the employer report as the reason for separation? 3. Did you clearly explain that you received inadequate training? The lack of warnings or write-ups actually works in your favor, as does the extremely short employment period. This sounds like they're just verifying the separation reason before continuing your existing claim.

omg i had a similar situation last month! got hired then let go after a week, so frustrating. twc called me too but took like 2 weeks to actually make a decision not 48 hrs lol. still got approved tho

In my experience, when TWC says they have 48 hours to make a decision, they're just stating their procedural timeline. It's not an indicator of which way they're leaning. The "out of their control" reason sounds like the employer might be claiming business necessity (like sudden economic downturn, contract loss, etc.) rather than performance issues. That's actually GOOD for you, because it means they're not claiming misconduct, which would disqualify you. Also, 4 days is so short that it won't really impact your overall benefits much. If you had a previous job that qualified you for unemployment, this brief employment is just a blip. Keep checking your TWC portal for the determination letter. If you don't see a decision after 3 business days, you might want to call for an update.

THE FACT THEY DIDN'T GIVE YOU ANY WRITEUPS IS KEY!!!! TWC always sides with employees when theres no documentation of poor performance. I've been through this twice and both times I won my case because the employer had zero documentation. Your 4 days at that job won't even matter for benefit amount calculations - they'll use your previous employment wages.

what did the twc person sound like when they were asking questions? sometimes you can tell which way theyre leaning by their tone.

I went through something similar last year except I was there for 2 weeks instead of 4 days. My employer told TWC it was a "business necessity" layoff which sounds like your "out of their control" situation. I was approved with no issues because they weren't claiming I did anything wrong. The 48 hour timeline is just their standard procedure. In my case they actually took about 4 business days to update the determination in the system.

Just to add one important point - make sure you keep requesting payments on your regular schedule even while waiting for this determination. If they approve your claim, they can't pay you for weeks you didn't request payment for, even if you were eligible during that time. Don't let this short job interruption cause you to miss any payment request deadlines.

my cousin works at twc (not the claims dept tho) and she says 48 hrs usually means theyre just following standard procedure. dont stress!!

Let us know what happens with your determination! Based on what you've shared, I'd be surprised if you had any issues. The fact that: 1. You were only there 4 days 2. They provided minimal training 3. You didn't even have system access until day 3 4. No warnings were given 5. The employer is saying it was "out of their control" rather than blaming you All of these point to this being classified as a layoff rather than a firing for cause. The distinction is critical for UI eligibility.

Congratulations on getting approved! This is such a perfect example of why documentation matters so much in these cases. The fact that you clearly explained the inadequate training situation and the employer couldn't provide any performance-related justification really made the difference. For anyone else reading this thread in a similar situation - this case shows that even very short employment periods can be investigated by TWC, but as long as you can demonstrate that the separation wasn't due to misconduct on your part, you should be fine. The key is being thorough and honest when they interview you about what happened. Good luck with your continued job search, Taylor!

As a newcomer here, I just wanted to say how relieved I am to see your positive outcome, Taylor! Your story really resonates with me because I'm dealing with some workplace issues myself right now. It's incredibly reassuring to see how this community rallied around you with solid advice and support. What strikes me most about your case is how clearly it demonstrates that TWC really does look at the facts objectively. The combination of inadequate training, no system access until day 3, zero documentation of performance issues, and the employer's own admission that it was "out of their control" painted a very clear picture. Your experience is going to be so valuable for others in similar situations. Thanks for taking the time to update us with the final outcome - it gives hope to those of us navigating the unemployment system for the first time!