Overview of the unemployment benefits law and process for employers
Learn about the Extended Benefits Program (EB) that is only available during periods of high state or national unemployment. When Texas “triggers” on EB, you may be eligible for extended unemployment benefits if you have received all weeks of your regular benefits.
Find information on the Benefits Accuracy Measurement program for accessing quality and integrity in the unemployment benefits system.
Find an overview of communications an applicant can expect to receive after filing for benefits. It takes about four weeks from the date you apply for benefits to know if you are eligible for benefits.
View TWC's Appeals Policy & Precedent Manual and find updates. This manual has been adopted for use by Agency staff as a reference to precedent-establishing decisions of the Commission and the courts.
Find resources on Choices services for people who get help from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Vocational Rehabilitation for Youth and Students helps young adults ages 14 - 22 with services in preparing for life after high school. Find important information about eligibility and links to resources here.
This page helps employers determine if their workers are employees or independent contractors, sometimes called contract labor. Misclassifying workers can increase taxes and result in penalties and interest.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) uses three employment categories: regular, domestic and agricultural. Employer tax liability differs for each type of employment. Learn about the types of employment and what it means.
Find Vocational Rehabilitation Standards for Providers (VR SFP) Manual Revisions that date from 3/15/2018 to Current here.