TWC denied my unemployment after quitting due to work injury - appeal lost - any other options?

Unfortunately, you're in a tough spot. After losing an appeal hearing, you can file a Further Appeal to the Commission, but you only have 14 calendar days from when you received the Appeal Tribunal decision. The success rate at this level is pretty low unless there was a clear legal error. Your situation (quitting due to injury/environment) typically needs medical documentation and evidence you tried to resolve the issues internally before quitting. Did you file a formal complaint with HR or have your doctor submit workplace restrictions?

been there done that!! TWC ALWAYS sides with employers on voluntary quits. they dont care if your boss was literally the devil himself. if you quit, ur pretty much screwed. they want you to have like mountains of paperwork proving you tried to fix things. my appeal got shot down too last year 😡

You still have options, but they're limited. As mentioned, you can file a Further Appeal to the Commission within 14 days. Focus on any procedural errors in your hearing (if applicable) or emphasize documentation you have about your injury and workplace conditions. Beyond that, you could potentially qualify for other programs: 1. If your injury was work-related, have you pursued workers' compensation? 2. Check if you qualify for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) 3. Look into vocational rehabilitation if your injury affects your ability to return to similar work For the Further Appeal, you'll need to clearly articulate why the Appeal Tribunal's decision was incorrect based on Texas unemployment law. The key issue is proving that any reasonable person would have quit under your circumstances and that you made reasonable efforts to preserve your employment.

my cousin had kinda same thing happen but she got a lawyer and won her second appeal! dont give up!!

Have you tried getting through to TWC directly to discuss your options? When I was dealing with my benefits issue, I spent weeks trying to reach someone on the phone with no luck - constant busy signals and disconnections. I finally used a service called Claimyr that got me connected to a TWC agent within 30 minutes. Worth checking out at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh The agent I spoke with explained some options I didn't know about. In your case, they might be able to tell you exactly what documentation would strengthen a Further Appeal or if there are other programs you qualify for given your work injury situation.

I went through something similar last year and won my further appeal, but my situation had some key differences. I had documented evidence of reporting safety issues to both my supervisor AND HR multiple times (emails and formal complaints). I also had my doctor specifically write that continuing to work there would worsen my condition. Even with all that documentation, it was still a struggle. If you do file the Further Appeal, you need to focus on two key points: 1. The work conditions were so bad that any reasonable person would have quit (the "reasonable person" standard is what TWC uses) 2. You tried everything possible to resolve the issues before quitting If you don't have documentation for #2, that's where you'll have the biggest challenge. The Further Appeal isn't about re-arguing your whole case - it's about showing the Appeal Tribunal made an error in applying the law or that new evidence has emerged that couldn't have been presented earlier.

the twc system is RIGGED!!! I quit cuz my boss was harassing me and got denied too even with PROOF!!! the whole appeal process is just for show they ALWAYS side with employers because they dont want to pay out benefits!!! the whole system is corrupt!!!

One more thing to consider: if your injury makes it difficult for you to perform certain types of work, make sure you're applying for jobs that accommodate your limitations. If you're medically restricted from certain activities, TWC should take that into account for your work search requirements on future claims. This won't help with your current denial, but could be important if you reapply in the future based on a different job separation.

After reading all the comments, I'd say it's worth filing the Further Appeal if you have those text messages to your supervisor and doctor's notes. Make sure to emphasize: 1. The timeline of your injury 2. Exactly how your supervisor ignored medical restrictions 3. Any witnesses who saw how you were treated 4. Why you felt going to HR wouldn't help (any past examples?) Also, definitely try to speak with a TWC representative about your specific case. Sometimes they can give insights about what the Commission looks for in these cases. The 14-day deadline is strict, so don't wait too long to decide.