Will TWC backpay benefits after 6-week decision delay if I just started new job?

same thing happened to my cousin last month. dont worry, they'll backpay you for the weeks you were eligable before you started working. just make sure u keep doing your payment requests for those weeks even though ur working now

Yes, you're entitled to back payments for the weeks you were unemployed and meeting all eligibility requirements (actively seeking work, able and available, etc.) - regardless of your current employment status. Here's what you need to do: 1. Continue requesting payments for ALL weeks you were unemployed, even though you're working now 2. When you request payment, accurately report when you started working and how much you earned 3. Make sure your work search activities are properly documented for each week TWC will pay you for any eligible weeks before your start date, minus any applicable waiting period. The fact that your claim was delayed due to TWC processing doesn't disqualify you from receiving those benefits.

DONT GET YOUR HOPES UP!!! TWC is a DISASTER with backpay!!! I waited 8 weeks for my determination last year and when they FINALLY approved me, they only paid me for 4 weeks claiming I "didn't properly request payment" for the others even though I DID!!! I had to file an appeal and it took ANOTHER 6 weeks to get resolved!!! The system is BROKEN!!!

congrats on the new job! what kind of work did u find?

I was in this EXACT situation in January. Filed in November, got stuck in review, started a new job in January while still waiting. HERE'S WHAT I DID: 1) I used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually get through to TWC after weeks of busy signals. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P1U?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh 2) Once I got through, the agent confirmed I was eligible for all those weeks I was unemployed BEFORE starting my new job 3) I had to specifically request payment for each of those weeks (even retrospectively) and provide my work search contacts 4) I received payment for all eligible weeks about 10 days later Don't give up on those weeks you're owed just because your claim was delayed!

just FYI they always ask when u first started wrking during payment request process. u gotta be 100% honest about ur start date or they can hit u with overpayment later. they check with employers.

To answer your specific question: Yes, TWC will provide benefits for the weeks you were unemployed before starting your new job, assuming your claim is approved and you met all eligibility requirements during those weeks. This is called "back dating" a claim. However, there are some important technical details: 1. You must have completed payment requests for each of those weeks, even if your claim was pending. If you didn't, you may need to request a backdated payment request opportunity. 2. You must have completed and documented at least 3 work search activities for each week you're claiming. 3. You need to accurately report your start date and any earnings during your payment requests. 4. The first week of any unemployment claim is a "waiting week" that doesn't get paid until after you've received 3 weeks of benefits and returned to full-time work. When you start working, you'll report this during your payment request process. This doesn't automatically disqualify you from receiving benefits for weeks before your employment began.

Yes, you can request backdated payment request opportunities. Call TWC's Tele-Center at 800-939-6631 and explain your situation. Tell them you need to request payment for weeks you missed due to confusion about the process while your claim was pending. Alternatively, you can use the online TWC Chat feature or send a message through your online portal. However, phone contact tends to be most effective for resolving these issues. Just be prepared for long wait times. When speaking with a representative, be sure to have: 1. Your claim information ready 2. The specific weeks you need to request payment for 3. Documentation of your work search activities for those weeks The representative can then generate backdated payment request opportunities that will appear in your online portal or be available via Tele-Serv.

Trust me, calling that 800 number is USELESS unless you want to waste hours of your life! After 45 calls in one day, I finally used Claimyr and got through in about 20 minutes. Best decision I made during this whole unemployment nightmare. The agent was able to help me with backdating all my payment requests for weeks I'd missed.

One thing to keep in mind: when TWC finally processes your claim, you might receive all the back payments in one lump sum. This could potentially affect your tax situation for 2025, so you might want to set aside some of it for taxes next year. The standard withholding is often not enough, especially for lump sum payments covering multiple weeks.