Will new employers see I was fired after winning my TWC appeal?

Congratulations on winning your appeal! To answer your question - TWC appeal decisions don't automatically

Thank u for explaining!! That makes me feel a little better. So the old employer can still say I was fired but they can't say it was for misconduct since TWC ruled against that? Do you know if background check companies can see the TWC decision or just that I collected unemployment?

The TWC decision doesnt matter AT ALL to most HR departments!!!!! I won my appeal last year and my old boss STILL tells people i was fired for \

Thats what im afraid of... so theres really nothing stopping them from badmouthing me to new employers? Even after TWC ruled in my favor? That seems so unfair.

If you're concerned about what your former employer might say, you have a few practical options:\n\n1. Use a reference checking service to find out what your former employer is saying about you\n2. Have a friend call as a potential employer to see what information is shared\n3. When listing references, include colleagues or supervisors from that job who will speak positively about you\n4. Consider addressing it proactively in interviews: \

The reference checking service is a great idea! Do you know any good ones I can use in Texas? And would getting something in writing from TWC about my appeal decision help at all if a future employer asks?

happened 2 me 2...won my appeal but old boss was still salty. most companies only verify dates now tho cuz they dont want 2 get sued for saying bad stuff. just be ready 2 explain in interviews why u left without trashing ur old job (even if they deserve it lol

I've been through this exact situation! Won my TWC appeal after being wrongfully terminated and was worried about the same thing. Here's what I learned after talking directly with a TWC representative (which took FOREVER to reach by the way):\n\nTWC's determination is specifically about your eligibility for unemployment benefits, not a legal ruling on whether your termination was justified in general. The appeal decision doesn't get shared with future employers.\n\nHowever, I did find a solution to reaching TWC when I had questions about this. I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a TWC agent in about 25 minutes instead of spending days trying. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/V-IMvH88P88?si=kNxmh025COIlIzKh\n\nThe TWC agent explained that while they can't stop your former employer from saying you were fired, many companies only confirm employment dates because saying anything more creates legal risk. The agent suggested I have my determination letter ready to explain my side if it comes up in interviews.

Thanks for the tip about Claimyr, might need that if I have more questions for TWC. Did you end up having to explain the situation in interviews? How did you handle it?

Just to add something no one's mentioned yet - in my experience as a hiring manager, we don't typically get unemployment information during background checks. We verify employment dates, maybe salary, and check for criminal history. The fact you received unemployment benefits doesn't show up. And I've literally never called TWC to ask about a candidate's unemployment history. That's between you, your former employer, and TWC.

That's actually really helpful to hear from a hiring manager's perspective. Thank you!

i think your mixing up a few things here. winning your twc appeal just means you get unemployment benefits. it doesnt change your employment record or anything. your old employer can still say whatever they want about why you left. but like others said most big companies only confirm dates and position to avoid lawsuits.

To add to my earlier response - there's an important distinction to understand:\n\n- Your unemployment benefits record is maintained by TWC and is generally confidential\n- Your employment record is maintained by your former employer\n- Background checks typically verify information you provide - they don't automatically have access to TWC decisions\n\nIf you're concerned about what your former employer might say, Texas does have something called \

I've never heard of a service letter before! I'm definitely going to look into requesting one. Thank you so much for this detailed information, it's exactly what I needed to know.

@helpful_guidance is right but also WRONG because the service letter is basically USELESS in practice!!! I requested one and my company just ignored it completely. When I followed up HR just said \

One more practical tip: prepare and practice a brief, professional explanation of the situation for interviews. Something like:\n\n\

I went through something similar last year and it was stressful not knowing what employers might find out! Here's what I discovered after doing some research: Most employers can't access TWC appeal decisions directly - those records are between you and TWC. However, your former employer can still share that you were terminated if asked directly. The good news is that many companies have policies limiting what they'll say to avoid legal issues. A few things that helped me: - I proactively addressed it in interviews by saying I was terminated but successfully appealed and received unemployment benefits, which showed the termination wasn't for misconduct - I lined up strong references from former colleagues who could speak to my work quality - I researched each company's reference checking practices beforehand The TWC appeal victory definitely helps your case if the topic comes up because it shows an independent agency reviewed the facts and sided with you. Don't let this discourage you from applying - focus on highlighting your skills and experience!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - got wrongfully terminated 2 months ago and still waiting on my appeal decision. Reading through all these responses is really helpful! It sounds like the key takeaway is that winning the TWC appeal proves you weren't fired for misconduct, which is the main thing employers care about. Even if your old employer can still say you were terminated, having that TWC determination in your back pocket shows you have evidence on your side. I'm definitely going to save this thread for reference when I start job hunting again. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this situation!