Who to notify when starting a job - TWC or Workforce Commission or both?

Congrats on the job! You need to report to TWC only - Workforce Solutions and TWC are connected but separate entities. When you start working, you report your earnings on your next payment request. Even if you're working full-time, submit that final request and report ALL hours worked even if you haven't been paid yet. After that, stop requesting payments. Make sure to report based on when you WORKED, not when you get paid. So if you start Monday and your payment request is due Wednesday, you'd report 2-3 days of work depending on your schedule.

u just stop requesting payment thats all i did and was fine

OMG I learned this the hard way!!! I just stopped requesting payments when I got my job but didn't actually tell TWC I was working. SIX MONTHS LATER they sent me a letter saying I owed $2700 back because apparently they "auto-processed" some payments I never even received!!! Had to go through a whole appeal process. DEFINITELY submit that last payment request and check the box that says you're working!

The entire system is designed to trip people up and create overpayments!!! I had a similar issue - reported my work but they STILL paid me for 2 weeks after I reported. Then came back MONTHS later demanding money. The TWC phone system is completely useless for fixing these problems - busy signals for WEEKS. I finally got through using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to reach an actual human who fixed my account. You can see their demo video here: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh Worth it to avoid the overpayment headache! Just make sure you report your work properly on your next scheduled payment request and keep documentation of EVERYTHING.

I went through this last month! Here's exactly what you need to do: 1) Keep your regularly scheduled payment request date 2) When you request payment, answer "Yes" to the question about working 3) Report ALL hours worked, even if not paid yet 4) If you worked full-time (32+ hours/week), you'll be considered employed 5) Your benefits will be reduced based on your earnings for that period 6) After submitting that request, your claim stays open for a year, but you stop requesting TWC and Workforce Solutions are technically different organizations. TWC handles your benefits, while Workforce Solutions helps with job search. You only need to notify TWC through the payment request system. Best part: if the new job doesn't work out within your benefit year, you can just start requesting payments again without filing a whole new claim!

What if we miss the last payment request? My husband got a job but we forgot to do his final request and it's been 2 weeks now. Can we still report it or is it too late?

Let me provide some additional information that might be helpful. TWC and Texas Workforce Commission are actually the same entity - TWC stands for Texas Workforce Commission. What might be confusing you is the difference between TWC and Workforce Solutions offices (the local workforce development boards). The correct procedure is: 1. Continue filing your bi-weekly payment requests until you start working 2. On your next scheduled payment request after starting work, report your work activity and earnings 3. If you work full-time (32+ hours/week) or earn more than your weekly benefit amount, you'll receive no benefits for that week 4. After reporting your work, you may stop filing payment requests Your claim remains active for the benefit year (usually 12 months from when you first applied), so if you need to resume benefits due to job loss, you can simply start requesting payments again rather than filing a new claim. One important note: If you work part-time, you may still be eligible for partial benefits if you earn less than your weekly benefit amount. In that case, you would continue requesting payments and reporting your earnings.

when i got a job i just stopped requesting becuz its too much hassle honestly nobody ever botherd me about it

Congratulations on your new job! Based on what others have shared here, I'd definitely recommend doing that final payment request and reporting your work hours - it seems like the safest approach to avoid any overpayment issues down the road. I've heard too many horror stories about people getting surprise bills months later. Better to spend a few minutes doing it right than dealing with appeals and repayments later. Good luck with your new position!

Congratulations on landing the job! I've been following this thread as someone who's currently on unemployment and might face this situation soon. The advice here has been really helpful - it sounds like the key is to submit that final payment request and report your work hours properly. One thing I'm curious about - do you report your gross earnings or net earnings when you file that final request? And if you're starting on a Monday but your payment request is due that same week, do you estimate the hours you'll work or wait until the following period? I want to make sure I understand the process correctly for when my time comes. Thanks for posting this question - it's been educational for all of us!

Congratulations on the new job! I'm in a similar situation - just got an offer yesterday and start next week. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful. It sounds like the consensus is crystal clear: submit that final payment request and report your work hours to avoid any overpayment nightmares later. I've been on unemployment for 3 months and honestly the TWC system has been confusing from day one, so I really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here. The horror stories about surprise bills months later are exactly what I wanted to avoid. Quick follow-up question for the group - when you report your work on that final request, do you need to provide your employer's information too, or just the hours and earnings? I want to make sure I have everything ready when I submit mine. Thanks again for this thread - it's saving a lot of us from potential headaches!

Congratulations on your job offer! I just went through this exact situation a few weeks ago and can confirm what others are saying - definitely submit that final payment request and report your work hours. I was nervous about messing it up too, but the process was actually straightforward once I understood it. When I submitted my final request, I reported the exact hours I worked during that payment period (not estimated future hours) and my gross earnings. After that, I just stopped requesting payments. My claim stayed open in case anything happened with the new job during my benefit year. The key thing is don't just disappear from the system - that seems to be what causes the overpayment issues people are talking about. TWC needs that final notification through your payment request to know you're employed. It only takes a few minutes and gives you peace of mind. Good luck with your new position!

Congratulations on the job offer! As someone who's been navigating the unemployment system myself, I really appreciate you asking this question - it's helping so many of us understand the proper process. From reading everyone's experiences here, it's clear that the safest approach is to submit that final payment request and properly report your work hours and earnings. The stories about surprise overpayment bills months later are really eye-opening and exactly what we all want to avoid. One thing that's been helpful for me is keeping detailed records of everything - screenshot your final payment request submission, keep records of your start date and earnings, and maybe even print out any confirmation pages. It seems like documentation can be really important if any issues come up later. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's been incredibly educational for those of us who might face this same situation soon. Best of luck with your new position!

Congratulations on your new job! I'm currently on unemployment myself and this thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what to do when I eventually find work. The consensus here seems very clear - submit that final payment request and report your work hours to avoid any overpayment issues later. I've been reading through everyone's experiences and the horror stories about surprise bills months later are definitely concerning. It sounds like the key is not to just disappear from the system, but to properly notify TWC through that final payment request process. One question I have for the group - if you start work mid-week during your payment request period, do you report partial hours for just the days you worked, or do you wait until the next full period? I want to make sure I understand this correctly for when my time comes. Thanks for sharing your situation - it's helping all of us learn the proper process!

Congratulations on your job offer! This thread has been such a goldmine of information for those of us dealing with unemployment benefits. I'm currently receiving benefits myself and was honestly pretty confused about what to do when I eventually find work, but reading everyone's experiences here has really clarified the process. The consistent message seems to be: don't just stop requesting payments, but properly report your work on that final payment request to avoid those scary overpayment situations people have described. The stories about getting surprise bills months later are exactly the kind of nightmare I want to avoid! I really appreciate everyone sharing their real experiences - both the success stories and the cautionary tales. It's making me feel much more prepared for when I'm in your shoes. The tip about keeping documentation of everything also seems really smart. Thanks for asking this question and starting such a helpful discussion. Best of luck with your new job - you've got this!

Congratulations on the job offer! As someone who's been on unemployment for a couple months now, this thread has been incredibly educational. The overwhelming consensus here seems crystal clear - submit that final payment request and report your work hours to avoid any potential overpayment nightmares down the road. What really stands out to me from everyone's experiences is how important it is to NOT just disappear from the system. Those stories about surprise bills months later are honestly terrifying! It sounds like TWC needs that official notification through your payment request process to properly close out your active benefit period. The advice about keeping detailed documentation also seems really smart - screenshots, confirmation pages, records of your start date and earnings. Better to be over-prepared than caught off guard later. Thanks for asking this question and creating such a helpful discussion. It's giving those of us still job searching a clear roadmap for when our time comes. Best of luck with your new position - you've definitely got the right approach to handle this transition properly!

Congratulations on your new job! I'm also currently receiving unemployment benefits and this discussion has been incredibly helpful for understanding the proper process. From everything I've read here, it's clear that you need to submit that final payment request and report your work hours - don't just stop requesting payments without notifying TWC. The stories about people getting hit with surprise overpayment bills months later are really concerning, but it sounds like following the proper process prevents those issues. I appreciate everyone sharing their real experiences here, both positive and negative. It's giving those of us who are still job searching a clear understanding of what to do when we find work. The tip about keeping detailed records (screenshots, confirmation pages, etc.) also seems really important. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's been educational for the whole community!

Congratulations on the job offer! I'm currently on unemployment myself and this thread has been so incredibly helpful. Reading through everyone's experiences, the message is crystal clear - submit that final payment request and report your work hours to avoid any overpayment issues later. What really struck me from all these stories is how the TWC system seems designed to create confusion, but the solution is actually pretty straightforward once you know what to do. Those horror stories about people getting surprise bills months or even years later are exactly what I want to avoid when I eventually find work. I love the advice about keeping detailed documentation too - screenshots, confirmation pages, everything. It seems like a small step that could save a lot of headaches down the road. Thanks for asking this question and creating such a valuable discussion for the community. It's giving all of us who are still job searching a clear roadmap for when our time comes. Best of luck with your new position - sounds like you're going to handle this transition perfectly!