TWC waiting week payment after final regular UI request - must I be employed full-time?

The waiting week is the first week of your claim that TWC initially doesn't pay you. You can request it after you've either returned to work OR exhausted all your benefits. For your part-time job - yes, you can still request the waiting week even if you're not working full-time. The key requirement is that you've either found employment (full or part-time) OR exhausted your benefits completely. You'll need to wait until you've received your final regular unemployment payment, then log back into your TWC account and look for the option to request your waiting week payment. It should be available within 2-3 days after your final payment processes.

no u dont need fulltime job 4 the waiting week... i did mine last yr with just a parttime gig. just wait till u get ur last regular payment then go back in & request the waiting week. its easy took me like 5 mins

To clear up any confusion about the waiting week payment from TWC: 1. The waiting week is the first week of your benefit year that's initially unpaid 2. You can request this payment when you've either returned to work (part-time is fine) OR exhausted all benefits 3. You'll need to have received at least three regular payments during your benefit period to qualify 4. Wait until your final regular payment fully processes (usually 2-3 business days after request) 5. Then log back into your TWC account and select the option to request your waiting week The system will guide you through the process. Make sure you have your new employer's information ready, but you generally won't need to upload documentation - they'll verify your employment status through their system.

good luck getting anyone at TWC to answer questions about this! i spent 3 weeks trying to reach someone when i had this exact same question and kept getting busy signals or disconnected. finally gave up and just tried requesting it through the portal and it worked but it was super stressful not knowing if i was doing it right

When I claimed my waiting week last year it was super easy. Just make sure your new job info is correct because they do verify employment status. And double check your payment method is current in the system!!! Mine almost went to an old account I had removed.

To answer your follow-up question - no, you typically don't need to provide proof of employment when requesting the waiting week. However, TWC may verify your employment status through their employer database or through your new employer's quarterly wage reports. Just make sure you have accurate information about your new employer (company name, address, start date, hourly wage, etc.) when going through the request process. And as someone else mentioned, you need to have received at least three benefit payments during your claim year to be eligible for the waiting week payment.

wait i thought the waiting week was just the first week you apply and dont get paid??? im confused why are you asking about this now if your benefits are ending? did i mess up something with my claim????

Just wanted to add my experience - I successfully claimed my waiting week payment last month with a part-time job (30 hours/week). The process was straightforward once I waited for my final regular payment to clear. One thing I'd recommend is checking your TWC account daily after your last payment processes because the waiting week option appeared in my portal about 48 hours later. Don't worry about the conflicting info you're seeing - part-time work definitely qualifies. The key is making sure you have your new employer's EIN (tax ID number) handy when you fill out the request form. Also, the payment came through about a week after I submitted the request, so factor that into your budget planning. Good luck with the new job!

I just went through this exact process two weeks ago! You definitely don't need full-time employment - I got my waiting week payment approved with a part-time job that was only 20 hours per week. The key is just having returned to work in any capacity. Here's what I learned: After your final regular payment processes (took about 3 days for me), log back into your TWC account and look for the "Request Waiting Week Payment" option. It should appear in your dashboard. Have your new employer's information ready - company name, address, your start date, and hourly wage. They didn't ask for documentation, but having accurate info is important since they verify through their systems. The whole process took maybe 10 minutes online, and I received the payment about 5-7 business days later. Just make sure your direct deposit info is current! Hope this helps ease your concerns about the part-time requirement.

Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like you're definitely good to go with your 25-hour part-time position! The consensus seems to be that ANY employment (part-time or full-time) qualifies you for the waiting week payment. Here's what I'd recommend based on the helpful info shared: - Wait 2-3 business days after your final regular payment processes - Check your TWC portal daily for the "Request Waiting Week Payment" option to appear - Have your new employer's details ready: company name, address, EIN/tax ID, start date, hourly wage - Double-check your direct deposit info is current - Expect the payment to arrive 5-7 business days after submitting the request The conflicting info about full-time requirements seems to be outdated or possibly a case-by-case issue. Multiple recent success stories here confirm part-time work qualifies. Congrats on the new job and best of luck with claiming your waiting week!

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and can confirm that part-time work absolutely qualifies for the waiting week payment! I was working only 22 hours per week when I successfully claimed mine. One tip that really helped me: when the "Request Waiting Week Payment" option shows up in your TWC portal (usually 2-3 days after your final payment), make sure to complete the request during normal business hours if possible. I submitted mine on a Tuesday morning and it seemed to process faster than when my friend did hers on a weekend. Also, don't stress too much about having every single detail perfect - they mainly just need your employer's basic info and your start date. The system is pretty forgiving as long as you're honest about your employment status. The payment hit my account exactly 6 business days later, so you can count on that timeline for budgeting. Your 25 hours/week will definitely be sufficient. Ignore any outdated info about needing full-time work - that's just not accurate based on current TWC policies. Good luck with the new job and congrats on making it through the unemployment process!

I went through this process just last month and can confirm that part-time work definitely qualifies! I was working 28 hours/week at a retail job when I successfully claimed my waiting week payment. The process was actually much smoother than I expected after reading all the horror stories online. Here's what worked for me: 1. I waited exactly 3 business days after my final regular payment hit my account 2. Logged into my TWC portal around 10am on a Wednesday (during business hours as someone mentioned) 3. The "Request Waiting Week Payment" option was right there on my dashboard 4. Had my employer's info ready: company name, address, my hourly wage ($15/hour), and start date 5. The whole form took about 8 minutes to complete The payment showed up in my account exactly 5 business days later - no issues, no additional verification needed. The key thing is just being honest about your employment status and having your basic employer details ready. Your 25 hours/week will absolutely qualify you. Don't let the conflicting information stress you out - the recent experiences shared here all confirm that part-time work is sufficient. Good luck with your new job and congrats on making it to the finish line with your unemployment benefits!

I just went through this exact process two months ago and wanted to share my experience to help ease your concerns! I successfully claimed my waiting week payment while working only 24 hours/week at a warehouse job - so your 25-hour position will absolutely qualify you. Here's what I learned from my experience: - Part-time work definitely counts (ignore any outdated info about needing full-time) - Wait until your final regular payment fully processes (took 3 business days for me) - The "Request Waiting Week Payment" option appeared in my TWC portal automatically - You'll need basic employer info: company name, address, start date, and hourly wage - No documentation upload required - they verify through their system The whole request process took about 10 minutes online, and the payment arrived in my account 6 business days later. Make sure your direct deposit info is current before submitting! One thing I noticed that others haven't mentioned - the payment amount will be the same as your regular weekly benefit amount, so you can plan your budget accordingly. Congrats on the new job and don't stress about the requirements - you're all set with your part-time position! 👍

Just wanted to add another recent success story to help confirm what everyone else is saying! I completed this process just 3 weeks ago with a part-time position that was only 22 hours/week, so your 25-hour job will definitely qualify. Here's my experience: - Waited 3 business days after my final regular payment cleared - The waiting week request option appeared automatically in my TWC portal - Filled out the form with basic employer info (took about 12 minutes) - Payment arrived exactly 7 business days later The one thing I'd add that I haven't seen mentioned much - make sure you know your exact start date for the new job when filling out the form. They asked for the specific date I began work, not just "next week" or an approximate timeframe. Also, don't worry if you see conflicting information online about full-time requirements. Based on all the recent experiences shared here (including mine), part-time work absolutely qualifies. The TWC rep I spoke to confirmed this when I called to double-check. Congrats on finding work and best of luck with your new position! The waiting week payment is definitely worth claiming - it's money you've already earned during your benefit year.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who recently went through this exact same situation! I successfully claimed my waiting week payment last month with a part-time job that was only 18 hours/week at a local coffee shop, so your 25-hour position will absolutely qualify you - no question about it. Here's what worked for me: - Submitted my final regular payment request on a Thursday morning - Waited exactly 3 business days (until the following Tuesday) for it to fully process - Checked my TWC portal that Tuesday evening and the "Request Waiting Week Payment" option was there - Completed the form Wednesday morning around 9am with my employer's basic info - Payment hit my account the following Wednesday (exactly 7 business days later) The form was super straightforward - just needed my employer's name, address, my start date, and hourly wage ($13.50/hour). No documentation required, and the whole thing took maybe 8-10 minutes. One small tip: I made sure to double-check that my direct deposit information was current before submitting, which saved me any potential delays. Don't stress about the conflicting info you've seen online - based on all these recent success stories (and mine too), part-time work definitely qualifies. Your 25 hours/week is more than sufficient. Good luck with the new job and congrats on making it through the whole unemployment process! 🍀

Hey Jeremiah! I went through this exact same process about 6 weeks ago and can definitely put your mind at ease - part-time work absolutely qualifies for the waiting week payment! I was working only 20 hours/week at a local grocery store when I successfully claimed mine. Here's my experience to add to all the other helpful responses: - Waited 3 business days after my final regular payment processed - The "Request Waiting Week Payment" option showed up in my TWC portal automatically - Filled out the simple form with my employer's basic info (company name, address, start date, hourly wage) - Took about 10 minutes total and no documents needed to upload - Payment arrived in my account exactly 6 business days later Your 25-hour position will definitely be more than enough - don't worry about any outdated info suggesting you need full-time work. The process is honestly much easier than the TWC website makes it sound! One small tip: have your exact start date ready (the specific day, not just "next Monday") and make sure your direct deposit info is current before submitting. That's really all you need to be prepared. Congrats on the new job and good luck with claiming your waiting week! You're so close to wrapping up this whole unemployment chapter. 🎉

I just completed this exact process 2 weeks ago with a part-time job (28 hours/week) and can confirm everything everyone else is saying - you absolutely DO NOT need full-time employment! Here's my timeline to add to the helpful info already shared: - Final regular payment processed on a Tuesday - Waited 3 business days (Friday) and checked my TWC portal - "Request Waiting Week Payment" option appeared Friday evening - Submitted the request Monday morning with basic employer info - Payment hit my account the following Monday (7 business days) The form was super simple - just needed employer name, address, my start date, and hourly rate ($16/hour). No documentation required at all. The whole thing took maybe 9 minutes online. Your 25-hour position is perfect - ignore that one person who mentioned being denied for part-time work. Based on all these recent success stories (including mine), that seems to be either outdated info or a rare exception. Multiple people here have succeeded with anywhere from 18-30 hours/week. Make sure your direct deposit info is current and you'll be all set! Congrats on the new job - you're almost at the finish line! 🎯

I can add another recent success story to help confirm what everyone is saying! I just went through this process 3 weeks ago with a part-time position at only 26 hours/week, so your 25-hour job will absolutely qualify. My experience was very similar to what others have shared: - Waited 3 business days after my final regular payment cleared - The waiting week request option appeared in my TWC portal automatically - Completed the online form in about 8 minutes with basic employer info - Payment arrived exactly 6 business days later The requirements were just what everyone mentioned - employer name, address, start date, and hourly wage. No documentation needed to upload, and the system was pretty straightforward to navigate. Don't stress about the conflicting information regarding full-time requirements. Based on all these consistent experiences from people working 18-30 hours/week, part-time employment definitely qualifies. Your situation sounds identical to what many of us went through successfully. Just make sure your direct deposit information is up to date before submitting, and you should be all set! The whole process is much simpler than the TWC website makes it seem. Congratulations on the new job - you're almost done with this whole chapter!

I went through this exact same situation about 4 months ago and can definitely confirm that part-time work qualifies for the waiting week payment! I was working only 23 hours/week at a retail job when I successfully claimed mine. Here's what I experienced: - Waited 3 business days after my final regular payment processed completely - The "Request Waiting Week Payment" option appeared automatically in my TWC portal - Completed the simple online form with basic employer information in about 10 minutes - Payment arrived in my account exactly 5 business days later You'll just need your employer's name, address, your exact start date, and hourly wage - no documentation upload required. The system handles verification automatically through their databases. Your 25-hour position will definitely be sufficient - don't worry about any conflicting info suggesting full-time requirements. That seems to be outdated information based on all the recent success stories shared here. One tip: make sure your direct deposit information is current in your TWC account before submitting the request to avoid any payment delays. Congrats on the new job and good luck with claiming your waiting week! You're so close to finishing this whole process. 🎉