TWC eligibility if I leave job due to schedule change from night to morning shift with childcare issues?

You might qualify for benefits in this situation. This could be considered a "good cause" resignation because of a substantial change in your work conditions. When your employer significantly changes your hours in a way that conflicts with childcare responsibilities, TWC often views this favorably for the employee. Make sure to clearly document that: 1) You were hired specifically for night shifts, 2) You cannot work mornings due to childcare constraints, and 3) You explained this situation to your employer and they couldn't accommodate you. If possible, get this schedule change in writing from your employer. Keep working until the change takes effect, and apply for benefits immediately after your last day.

This EXACT thing happened to me last year!! My employer switched me from 2nd shift to 1st shift knowing I was a single mom with no morning childcare. TWC initially DENIED my claim saying I quit voluntarily, but I appealed and WON because I proved the schedule change made it impossible for me to keep the job. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING!! Email your boss explaining why you can't work mornings instead of just telling them verbally. That way you have proof you tried to resolve it before leaving. Texas work rules allow for childcare issues when the employer changes your schedule after hiring.

just quit now and find another job why even bother with unemployment its a hassle and they barely pay anything anyways

You need to approach this very carefully to protect your eligibility. According to TWC rules, when an employer makes a "substantial change" to the terms of employment (like drastically changing your shift), it may be considered good cause to quit. However, you must take certain steps: 1. Formally notify your employer in writing that you cannot work the new schedule due to childcare responsibilities 2. Request to remain on night shift and document this request 3. If they refuse accommodation, explain in writing that you were hired specifically for night shift and cannot continue employment with the changed terms 4. Continue working your current schedule until the change date 5. When you apply for benefits, use the reason code for "quit due to substantial change in hiring agreement" When filing your TWC claim, be very specific that this was not a voluntary quit but rather a separation due to employer-initiated change in work conditions. You'll likely need to provide evidence that childcare is unavailable/unaffordable during morning hours.

After trying to call TWC for days about a similar situation (my employer changed my work location to 50 miles away!), I finally got through using Claimyr. It connected me to an actual TWC agent in under 10 minutes when I'd been getting busy signals for a week. The agent explained that schedule changes can definitely qualify as good cause to quit if they conflict with important obligations like childcare. Seeing their video demo (https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh) convinced me to try it, and it was worth it to finally get a clear answer from TWC directly instead of guessing. Their website is claimyr.com if you're struggling to reach someone at TWC about your situation.

Question - have you tried negotiating with your employer? Before quitting, see if they'll let you stay on nights or even offer a hybrid schedule. Sometimes employers don't realize the hardship these changes cause and might be flexible if you explain. Document all these conversations. If they refuse to work with you, that strengthens your case with TWC that you had no alternative but to leave. Also, start your job search immediately - having applications out shows TWC you're making efforts to avoid unemployment.

my cousin went thru this last yr. twc denied her claim first then she won appeal. they said the big thing was that she had TRIED to fix the problem b4 quitting. u need to show u talked to bosses and gave them chance to keep u on nights. dont just quit with no warning or ull probably get denied benefits

wait dont u have any family that can help with the kids? seems like thats an easier solution than quitting a job u just started

One more important thing to mention: when you file your TWC claim, be sure to select the correct reason for separation. Don't choose "quit" without explanation. You'll want to select something like "quit due to substantial change in work conditions" or similar option. In the detailed explanation section, clearly state this was a material change to your hiring agreement. Also, be prepared for your employer to potentially contest your claim - some companies automatically fight all unemployment claims regardless of circumstances. That's why documentation is so crucial.