The Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers represents over 650,000 Texas employers. The office also represents over 3 million small businesses across the state.
This office works on:
- employment issues,
- workforce development,
- unemployment taxes and claims, and;
- the business and legal climate affecting public and private employers.
The office also has four employment law attorneys on staff who are here to answer your employment law questions. To reach these attorneys call: 1-800-832-9394.
Employer-Related Information
- Employer Job Matching - WorkInTexas.com
- Post a Job Listing - WorkInTexas.com
- Hearings and Appeals
- TWC Commissioners
- Overview of TWC Rules and Governing Statutes
- The State of Texas New Hire Program
- Tax Information and Transactions
- Unemployment Claims
- Texas Payday Law - Wage Claim
- Child Labor Laws
Employer Resources & Publications
- Texas Business Today - a monthly newsletter which covers current employment law topics and upcoming events.
- Texas Guidebook for Employers - a comprehensive guide on state and federal employment laws and workplace issues, including unemployment taxes, labor law, hiring and firing.
- Texas Guidebook for Employers- PDF version
- Texas Employer Resources
Texas Conference for Employers
The Employer Commissioner's Office sponsors the Texas Conference for Employers. A series of employer seminars around the state.
Employers who attend these seminars will learn about state and federal employment laws. As well as the unemployment claim and appeals process.
Go to the Texas Conference for Employers page to find the schedules and registration forms for the conference.
Webinars
Online educational events.
TWC Webinar: Employer Guide to Hiring Veterans
Employers can watch a webinar here to learn more about resources for recruiting and hiring veterans and transitioning military.
TWC Webinar: Employer Guide to Hiring People with Disabilities
Employers can watch a webinar here to learn more about resources for recruiting and hiring individuals with disabilities.
TWC Webinar: Employer Guide to Hiring Former Foster Youth
Employers can watch a webinar here to learn more about resources for recruiting and hiring former foster youth.
Conference Locations & Dates
Conference Locations & Dates
Victoria - CANCELED INCLEMENT WEATHER WILL BE POSTPONED
Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex
7403 Lone Tree Rd.
Victoria, TX 77905
Houston/The Woodlands - Sign Up
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Abilene - Sign Up
DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Convention Center
500 Cypress St.
Abilene, TX 79601
Round Rock - Sign Up
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
3001 Kalahari Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
Dallas - Sign Up
The Westin Galleria
13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240
Texas Intern Network
The Texas Intern Network is an initiative dedicated to connecting employers and their future workforce.
Created by the Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Intern Network is designed to bring small, medium, and large networking events to communities in Texas. These free events are open to students. By attending students gain direct experience with an employer, better interviewing skills, and pathways to a potential internship. Students and employers also have access to connect through a digital LinkedIn networking platform.