TWC uses earnings information to make sure a claimant’s benefit payments are correct. Accurately reported earnings reduce overpayments. Learn about Unemployment Benefits Earnings Verification and how to respond to a request.
This information helps you decide if and when you need to establish an Unemployment Tax Account with the Texas Workforce Commission.
Information for how to verify your identity in order to validate your unemployment benefits claim.
Find information on browsing job openings, creating a résumé and applying for jobs. There are search tips and ways to get help with writing a résumé and cover letters. You can also get help with interviewing, negotiating salaries and evaluating job offers.
If you lost your job because of federal workforce reduction or reorganization, you can apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you become unemployed. TWC will investigate the reasons for your job loss and determine if you are eligible for benefits.
Learn about WorkInTexas.com's current job supply data. Discover what careers and industries are most desirable.
Find information on how to respond to TWC employer notices, including a Notice of Application for Unemployment Benefits, Earnings Verification request and Notice of Maximum Potential Chargeback.
Find resources on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) federal tax credit for employers who hire people having trouble finding jobs. If you are in a specific group, you can let employers know that hiring you may qualify the employers for a federal tax credit.
Find resources on training services and partners. Discover in-demand occupations in your area. Explore programs that assist with training costs. Learn about digital skills building. See a list of eligible training providers.
Employment demand for people with Middle Skills remains high across Texas. Middle Skills jobs require some education or training beyond high school. They do not need a four-year degree.