This page discusses Disaster Unemployment Insurance, including how to apply for disaster-related benefits.
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Texas employers have the option of voluntarily paying all or part of their share of employer unemployment benefit chargebacks in order to lower their state unemployment tax rate. The page also provides information about TWC's Voluntary Contribution Calculator. View here for more information.
Reimbursing & Government Employers may elect to pay reimbursements instead of taxes. Find details here.
The Unemployment Tax program collects wage information and unemployment taxes from employers. The wage information determines the amount of unemployment benefits claimants may receive. Unemployment taxes are used to pay unemployment benefits.
Overview of the unemployment benefits law and process for employers
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.
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.