TWC Unemployment Benefits Handbook
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has published a short manual with guidelines so that you know your rights and responsibilities when applying for and receiving unemployment benefits from the State of Texas.I am not a state employee and this is not an official reading of the Unemployment Benefits Handbook (UBH); this is something I am doing to help disseminate this important information at a time when a record number of people are applying for employment benefits.I have broken the book into nineteen easy to digest episodes, plus one introducing me and the concept for the podcast.Please read the handbook yourself to verify what you hear here, and visit the TWC website at https://www.twc.texas.gov/ for the most up-to-date and complete information.Thank you, and best wishes on your job search!

Reminder

Request payment every two weeks while your appeal ispending unless you return to full-time work.
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Understanding Your Appeal Rights

If TWC sends a letter stating we cannot paybenefits, you may appeal that decision by:■ Submitting an online appeal form atwww.texasworkforce.org/uiapp...
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Protecting Your Privacy

Protecting Your PrivacyYour claim is confidential. However, we share some information withgovernment agencies and contractors that administer and enfo...
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Repaying Overpayments

Repaying OverpaymentsYou must repay any overpayments before we canpay you benefits. TWC sends a letter explaining whyyou owe us money. If you are fili...
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Staying Eligible For Benefits

Staying Eligible for BenefitsTo remain eligible, you must request payment as scheduled; respond when contacted;be able, available, and actively seekin...
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Receiving Correspondence

Receiving CorrespondenceYou can choose how TWC sends unemployment benefits documents to you. Youwill receive all documents and notices by U.S. mail un...
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Paying Taxes On Your Benefits

Paying Taxes on Your BenefitsYour benefits are income you must report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We willwithhold 10 percent of your benefi...
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