Liable employers in Texas have several responsibilities such as registering for a tax account, reporting new hires, filing wage reports and paying unemployment taxes timely. They are also responsible for updating their tax account with any status changes and displaying required posters.
Learn how to apply for unemployment benefits.
An overpayment is caused when TWC pays unemployment benefits that you were not eligible to receive. State law requires TWC to recover all unemployment benefits overpayments.
This page discusses Disaster Unemployment Insurance, including how to apply for disaster-related benefits.
Overview of the unemployment benefits law and process for employers
Unemployment Benefits is an employer-paid program that provides temporary, partial income replacement to eligible workers who lost their job or are working reduced hours through no fault of their own.
The Mass Claims program streamlines the unemployment benefit claims process for employers faced with either temporary or permanent layoffs. Employers can submit basic worker information on behalf of their employees to initiate claims for unemployment benefits.
Learn the basics of unemployment benefits, including how the benefits are funded, how and when to apply, and the confidentiality of information you submit.
Learn about unemployment benefits program fraud, including ID fraud. Learn what fraud is, the consequences, and how to report fraud. Find information on reporting unemployment ID fraud and what to do if you are a victim of ID fraud.