TWC work search log - Do I need to upload it or just keep it for later?

You only need to keep your work search log for yourself. When you submit your payment request, TWC will ask if you completed your required work search activities (which is 3 per week for Texas), but you just answer 'yes' if you did them. You don't upload the actual log unless they specifically request it during an audit. Make sure you're writing down all the details though - company name, position, contact info, application method, etc. They can request your logs up to 3 years after you file!

Yeah dont worry bout uploading anything. just keep ur notes somewhere safe in case they ask 4 it. they randomly audit ppl sometimes

TWC doesn't require you to upload your work search logs as part of the regular payment request process. However, you should maintain detailed records of all your work search activities because: 1. TWC conducts random audits where they'll specifically request your logs 2. If selected for an audit, you'll typically have 5-7 days to provide your documentation 3. Your logs should include: date of activity, employer name/contact info, position applied for, application method, and follow-up actions 4. For networking activities, include who you met with, when, and what job opportunities were discussed The best practice is to use the TWC's work search log template which you can download from their website. This ensures you're capturing all the information they might require if you're audited.

When my husband was on unemployment last winter, he just kept a spreadsheet of his job applications. Six weeks in, they randomly selected him for an audit and he had to email his logs. No big deal, but definitely keep good records!

I've been through TWC unemployment twice (laid off in 2023 and again in early 2025). Here's what they ACTUALLY care about: - You don't upload work search logs regularly - When you do your payment request, you'll just answer YES that you completed your activities - IF they audit you (I was audited once), you'll get a message in your correspondence inbox with instructions - The audit will give you about a week to submit your logs - They're looking for QUALITY not just quantity - networking events count, follow-up emails count And if you're having trouble reaching TWC about ANY questions (including work search requirements), try Claimyr (claimyr.com). I kept getting busy signals for days when I had a question about my work search requirements during my audit, but Claimyr got me through to a live person in about 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh

make sure ur doing the right TYPES of work search!! not everything counts!!! i thought going on indeed and browsing jobs counted as a work search activity and then got audited and almost lost my benefits!!! had to appeal and everything!!

Thank you everyone for the helpful information! I feel much better now. I'll keep detailed records of my 3 weekly work search activities in case I get audited, but won't worry about uploading anything during my regular payment requests. I'll also make sure I'm doing the right types of activities that TWC accepts. This community is great!