TWC seasonal job unemployment eligibility - can I apply in January?

yes u can apply after seasonal job. i did last year after amazon warehouse let me go in january.

Yes, you can absolutely apply for unemployment after a seasonal job ends. The TWC considers seasonal work as regular employment, and when it ends, it's considered a lay-off due to lack of work. The key factors TWC looks at are: 1. Your base period earnings (usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you apply) 2. That you're unemployed through no fault of your own 3. That you're able and available for work 4. That you're actively seeking work Since you mentioned having a full-time job for 2 years before the seasonal position, you'll likely have sufficient wages in your base period to qualify. When you apply, be honest about the seasonal nature of the job, but that doesn't disqualify you. Start your application at ui.texasworkforce.org as soon as your last day comes.

Be careful!! When I applied after my seasonal retail job TWC DENIED me because they said I "knew the job was temporary when I accepted it." I had to go through this whole appeal process that took FOREVER and I almost got evicted waiting!!! Make sure when you answer the application questions you don't say anything about knowing it was temporary!!!

I went through this exact situation last year after my UPS seasonal position ended. Here's what you need to know: 1. Yes, you can absolutely apply and likely qualify with your work history 2. Your benefit amount will be based on your highest-earning quarters in the base period, which includes your previous full-time job 3. When filling out the application, when it asks for the reason for separation, select "laid off" or "lack of work" - NOT "job ended" which can sometimes trigger additional reviews 4. Have your employment information ready for both jobs (dates, addresses, supervisor names) 5. Be prepared to complete three work search activities each week once approved One important thing: apply on the Sunday after your last day of work. This starts your benefit week properly and ensures you don't miss out on any potential benefits.

my cousin works at twc and she says they get TONS of applications after christmas from seasonal workers! its totally normal and u qualify as long as u didnt quit or get fired 4 doing something bad lol. just be honest when u apply.

I just went through this after my seasonal job at Bass Pro ended! The MOST frustrating part was trying to get through to TWC when I had questions about my application. I kept getting busy signals or disconnected for TWO WEEKS trying to ask about how to report my final paycheck. Finally I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a TWC agent in about 20 minutes when I'd been trying for days on my own. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh Just sharing because it saved me so much stress when I was worried about my application status!

Make SURE you request payment on time every 2 weeks even if your application is still pending!!!! I messed this up and lost a whole week of benefits because I thought I needed to wait for approval first.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST SEASONAL WORKERS!!! They know exactly what they're doing hiring tons of people for the holidays then dumping everyone in January when TWC is SWAMPED with claims!!! I've been through this THREE YEARS IN A ROW and every time it's the same nightmare of busy signals and "pending" status for WEEKS while bills pile up!!! And don't even get me started on the work search requirements - 3 applications a week when NOBODY is hiring in January?? RIDICULOUS!!!

make sure ur checking ur correspondence inbox on the twc website like everyday cuz sometimes they send u questions with deadlines and if u miss them it can delay everything

One more important thing to add: when calculating your benefit amount, TWC will look at your base period which is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters. Since you're applying in January 2025, your base period would be October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. That should include most of your previous full-time job, which is good news for your potential benefit amount. Also, prepare for your first payment to take 2-3 weeks after you apply, so try to set aside enough for at least one month of essential expenses if possible.