TWC claim pending - will I get backpay for payment requests while waiting for approval?

Yes, you'll get paid for those weeks retroactively once your claim is approved, as long as you submitted your payment requests on time. Those weeks don't just disappear. The TWC system is designed to hold your payment until your claim is fully processed, but they'll pay you for all eligible weeks once approved. Keep submitting your payment requests every two weeks exactly as scheduled - even while waiting for approval. Mark your calendar for your next request date and don't miss it!

dont worry youll get that money. i was in the same boat last month, claim was pending for like 3 weeks cause my employer tried to fight it. once it got approved i got all my backpay for the weeks i requested payment for. just make sure you keep doing the payment requests on your scheduled days even if your still pending!!!

I went through this exact situation in January. The system is designed to hold payments until your claim is fully processed, but will release all eligible backdated payments once approved. The critical thing is that you've filed your payment requests on time during the pending period. Something to be aware of: if your claim is denied and you have to appeal, the process gets more complicated with potential delays in payments. If your employer is contesting your claim (which might be why you're still pending), you should prepare for that possibility. Keep detailed records of all work search activities and any communication with TWC during this time.

THEY BETTER PAY YOU THOSE WEEKS!! That's YOUR money. The system is broken and makes people wait forever. I had to wait 5 WEEKS last year for my claim to be approved and they did eventually pay all my back weeks, but only after I spent HOURS calling them every single day!!! The problem is getting through to someone who can actually help you check what's happening with your claim if it stays pending past Monday.

What does your claim status show online? Tele-Serv doesn't always give the complete picture. Log into your TWC account through the website and check the claim status there. Sometimes it'll show if there's a specific issue that's holding up your claim. Also, I think theres different kinds of "pending" - like pending employer response vs pending TWC review vs pending ID verification. Each one means something different for how long you'll wait.

Im on my third unemployment claim in 5 years (construction industry lol) and i always get back pay for the weeks that were on hold while my claim was pending. just keep requesting payment every 2 weeks like clockwork. the most important thing is DONT MISS A PAYMENT REQUEST even if your still pending cuz you cant go back and request later.

One more thing to know - when your claim is approved and they release those back payments, they'll all come at once as a lump sum (for the weeks you've requested so far). So you might go from $0 to a larger payment that covers multiple weeks. Just something to be aware of for your budgeting.

my husband and I both had to file last year when our company shut down and we had totally different experiences? his claim went through in like 5 days and mine took 3 weeks but we both got all our back weeks paid. nobody at TWC could explain why mine took so much longer even though we worked at the same place and got laid off the same day. the system is so random sometimes!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! Yes, you will absolutely get backpay for those weeks as long as you keep submitting your payment requests on time (which it sounds like you're doing). The key thing everyone's mentioned here is true - don't miss those biweekly payment request deadlines even while pending. Since your employer has until Monday to respond and your separation was due to budget cuts/position elimination, there's a really good chance your claim will process smoothly after that deadline passes. Those types of separations are usually pretty straightforward for TWC to approve. One tip that helped me during the waiting period: I set up direct deposit if you haven't already. When my claim finally got approved, I got about 3 weeks worth of backpay all at once within 2-3 business days. Having direct deposit made it faster than waiting for the debit card to arrive. Hang in there - you're almost through the waiting period!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now too! My claim has been pending for about 10 days and I was getting so anxious about whether I'd lose those weeks. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like as long as I keep doing my payment requests on time, I should get the backpay once it's approved. For anyone else in this boat, I found it helpful to screenshot my payment request confirmations each time just to have proof that I submitted them on the right dates. The waiting is definitely stressful but it seems like most people do get their money eventually. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories!

I was in the exact same position last fall and can confirm you'll get backpay for those weeks! The anxiety during the pending period is awful, but TWC holds all eligible payments until your claim processes. I ended up getting 4 weeks of backpay in one lump sum about 3 days after my claim was approved. Since your separation was due to budget cuts, that's usually pretty cut and dried for TWC - employers rarely contest legitimate layoffs. The 14-day response period is standard and most claims process automatically once it expires if the employer doesn't respond. Keep doing those payment requests religiously and you should be in good shape. The wait is the hardest part but you're almost there!

I just went through this same situation a couple months ago and wanted to add my voice to everyone saying you WILL get your backpay! My claim was pending for 3 weeks while waiting on employer response, and I was so stressed about losing those weeks of benefits. But once it got approved, I received all 3 weeks as backpay within 4 business days via direct deposit. The most important thing (which everyone has already mentioned) is to keep submitting those payment requests every two weeks like clockwork. I actually put reminders in my phone calendar with alerts because I was paranoid about missing one. Also, since your layoff was due to budget cuts, that's typically a very straightforward approval - employers usually don't waste time contesting legitimate layoffs. One thing that helped my anxiety during the wait was checking the TWC website every few days to see if there were any updates to my claim status. Sometimes they'll post additional information or requests there before calling you. Hang in there - Monday should bring good news!

Yes, you will definitely get backpay for those weeks once your claim is approved! I went through this exact same thing about 8 months ago - my claim was pending for almost 3 weeks while waiting on my former employer to respond, and I was so worried I'd lose those first few weeks of benefits. The good news is that TWC is required to pay you retroactively for all eligible weeks that you properly requested payment for during the pending period. When my claim finally got approved, I received a lump sum payment covering all 3 weeks within about 2-3 business days via direct deposit. Since your separation was due to position elimination/budget cuts, that's typically considered a "no fault" separation and is usually approved pretty quickly once the employer response period expires. Most employers don't bother contesting legitimate layoffs since there's no misconduct involved. Just keep submitting those biweekly payment requests religiously - even though it feels weird requesting payment for a "pending" claim, this is exactly what you're supposed to do. I'd also recommend setting calendar reminders for your payment request dates so you don't accidentally miss one. Missing even one request can complicate getting backpay for that period. Hang in there - Monday should hopefully bring the resolution you're waiting for!

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 10 days ago after being laid off due to company downsizing, and it's been stuck on "pending" status ever since. I've been doing my payment requests through Tele-Serv like clockwork but was getting really worried that those weeks would just disappear into the void. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief - it sounds like the backpay system actually works as intended once claims get approved. I had no idea that TWC holds all those payments and releases them as a lump sum once everything processes. That's actually going to be really helpful for catching up on bills. The waiting is definitely the worst part, especially when money is getting tight. But it sounds like most people with straightforward layoffs like ours get approved pretty quickly once the employer response period expires. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what to expect!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and can definitely confirm you'll get your backpay! My claim was pending for almost 4 weeks due to some delay with my employer's response, and I was absolutely panicking about losing those weeks of benefits. The key thing is that TWC's system automatically holds all your requested payments until your claim is fully processed - they don't just disappear. Once my claim was finally approved, I got all 4 weeks worth of backpay deposited as one lump sum within 3 business days. It was actually a huge relief because I could catch up on rent and bills all at once. Since your separation was due to position elimination, that's considered involuntary and non-misconduct related, so it should be pretty straightforward once the employer response period expires on Monday. Most companies don't bother contesting legitimate layoffs. Just keep doing those payment requests every two weeks exactly on schedule - I set phone reminders because I was paranoid about missing one. The waiting period is definitely stressful, but you're doing everything right. Hang in there!

I'm in a very similar situation right now! Filed my claim about two weeks ago after being laid off (company restructuring), and it's been stuck on pending status this whole time. I've been religiously doing my payment requests through Tele-Serv but was getting really anxious about whether those weeks would just be lost forever. This thread has been incredibly reassuring - it's amazing to see so many people confirm that the backpay system actually works. I had no idea TWC holds all the payments and releases them as a lump sum once approved. That's going to be such a lifesaver for catching up on bills. The hardest part is definitely the waiting when money is getting tight, but hearing all these success stories gives me confidence that patience will pay off. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this has been more helpful than anything I could find on the official TWC website!

I just went through this same exact situation about 3 months ago! My claim was pending for almost 3 weeks while waiting for my former employer to respond, and I was absolutely stressed about whether I'd get paid for those initial weeks. The good news is yes, you will definitely get backpay for all the weeks you properly requested payment for during the pending period. TWC holds those payments until your claim is approved, then releases everything as a lump sum. When mine finally got approved, I received all 3 weeks of backpay within 2 business days via direct deposit. Since your layoff was due to budget cuts/position elimination, that's typically considered a straightforward "no-fault" separation that employers rarely contest. Most claims like yours get auto-approved once the 14-day employer response period expires. The most critical thing is to keep submitting those payment requests every two weeks exactly on schedule, even while pending. I was paranoid about missing one so I set multiple phone alarms as reminders. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you have direct deposit set up - it makes getting your payments much faster once approved. The waiting period is definitely nerve-wracking when bills are piling up, but based on your timeline, you should hopefully see movement early next week. Hang in there - you're doing everything right!

I'm currently going through this exact same situation and found this thread at the perfect time! Filed my claim two weeks ago after my position was eliminated in a company-wide restructuring, and it's been stuck on "pending" status ever since. I've been doing my payment requests religiously but was getting really worried about those weeks just disappearing. Reading everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - I had no idea that TWC holds all the payments and releases them as a lump sum once approved. The fact that so many people have gotten their full backpay for legitimate layoffs gives me hope that everything will work out. The waiting is definitely brutal when you're already stressed about finances, but it sounds like most straightforward cases like ours (budget cuts, restructuring, etc.) get approved pretty quickly once the employer response period ends. I've got my next payment request date marked on my calendar and I'm trying to stay patient. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this has been way more helpful than the official TWC website!

I'm going through the exact same situation right now! Filed my claim about 8 days ago after being laid off due to company downsizing, and seeing "pending" status every time I check has been driving me crazy. I was so worried that those first couple weeks would just be lost money. This entire thread has been absolutely incredible - I had no idea how the TWC backpay system actually worked and was imagining all kinds of worst-case scenarios. Reading so many success stories from people who got their full backpay as lump sums once approved has given me so much peace of mind. Since my layoff was also due to legitimate business reasons (downsizing), it sounds like I'm in the same boat as most of you with straightforward approvals once the employer response period ends. I've already set up calendar reminders for my payment request dates after seeing everyone emphasize how critical it is to never miss one. The financial stress while waiting is definitely real, but knowing that so many people have been through this exact timeline and gotten their money makes the wait more bearable. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experiences - this has been way more helpful than anything I could find on the official TWC resources!

I'm currently in almost the exact same situation! Filed my claim about 6 days ago after my position was eliminated due to budget cuts, and it's been stuck on "pending" status this whole time. I've been doing my payment requests through Tele-Serv like clockwork but was getting really anxious about whether those weeks would just vanish. This thread has been such a game-changer for my anxiety levels - I had absolutely no idea how the TWC backpay system actually worked and was imagining all sorts of nightmare scenarios. Reading so many detailed accounts from people who got their full backpay as lump sums once approved has been incredibly reassuring. Since my separation was also due to legitimate budget cuts with no misconduct involved, it sounds like I'm in the same category as most of you with straightforward approvals expected once the employer response period ends. I've already implemented the calendar reminder strategy after seeing how many people stressed the importance of never missing a payment request date. The financial pressure while waiting is definitely intense, especially when you're already dealing with the stress of unexpected job loss. But knowing that so many people have navigated this exact timeline successfully makes the uncertainty much more manageable. This community knowledge-sharing has been infinitely more helpful than anything I could find in the official TWC documentation - thank you all for taking the time to share your experiences!