Latest Unemployment News

Congress Renews Benefits Extension

• Congress extended the deadlines to qualify for all extended benefit programs; however, it did not add additional weeks for applicants who have exhausted all benefits.
• Texas Workforce Commission is issuing payments to customers who continued to submit payment requests during the suspension and after. The payments should appear in your account a few days after you request payment.
• You can review check the status of your payments at ui.texasworkforce.org or by calling Tele-Serv at 1-800-939-6631. You do not need to contact TWC about the extension unless we send you a letter asking for information. When you exhaust your current benefits, TWC will send you a letter if you are eligible for additional benefits.

News for Claimants

TWC has launched a great new program called Texas Back to Work to help unemployment claimants find jobs. Employers may qualify for up to $2,000 in wage subsidies when they hire claimants who earned $15 an hour or less in their previous jobs. If you think Texas Back to Work can help you find your next job, contact your Texas Workforce Center.

• Direct Deposit - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• Help for UI Claimants Running Out of Benefits (PDF)
• Congress Extends EUC and EB (PDF)
• Understanding Extended Unemployment Benefits (PDF) - Read about the benefit extensions available to eligible Texans who run out of their regular benefits. TWC will keep you informed about any additional weeks of benefits you may be eligible to receive.
• Regular and Extended Benefits Chart (PDF)

Learn More About:

• Unemployment Benefits Services - Use our online services to apply for regular Unemployment Insurance benefits, check the status of your existing claim, request payment, and find 1099-G information.
• Unemployment Insurance (UI) - Read about UI policies, eligibility guidelines, Frequently Asked Questions, and much more.
• Protect Your Debit Card Account by Reporting Fraud Schemes (PDF)
• COBRA Premium Reduction - You may be eligible for a temporary reduction of your health insurance premium.
• Making Home Affordable - Get information about federal refinancing and loan modification programs.

Contacting a TWC UI Tele-Center:

Call a TWC Tele-Center Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Central Time) for all Unemployment Insurance services.

 

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