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.
TWC promotes equal employment opportunity (EEO) through a progressive program designed to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, genetic information, military service, or political affiliation or belief.
This information helps you decide if and when you need to establish an Unemployment Tax Account with the Texas Workforce Commission.
This page explains what work to report and when, what happens if you don't report all work and earnings, and how it will affect your benefits.
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.
Learn about the requirements when hiring new employees.
The Written Authorization to Represent Employing Unit (Form C-42) POA is used to authorize an individual or service company to represent an employer in all matters before Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). It is similar to a power of attorney but used specifically to grant authority for all matters before TWC.
Find resources on and information about available TWC apprenticeship initiatives.
Find Child Care data, reports & plans such as Child Care by the Numbers, CCDF State Plan, Child Care Workforce Strategic Plan, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Child Care, Market Rate Survey, and Other federal and state reports.
TWC partners with public junior colleges, public state colleges or public technical colleges under an agreement with school districts across the state to expand dual credit and career and technical education programs through the use of Skills Development Funds and other resources.