Do I need to apply for Pua extension?
If you previously exhausted your claim for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) and are currently filing a claim under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, you will have to reapply for the PEUC program since you can only collect PUA if you have exhausted any entitlement to PEUC.
How do I check the status on my unemployment claim?
Payment information is updated daily and is available through your UI Online account or by calling the UI Self-Service Phone Line at 1-866-333-4606.
How do I talk to a live person at the Texas unemployment office?
Unemployment Benefits & Claims – Claimants
- Tele-Center phone number & hours. Call: 800-939-6631.
- Online service options: Unemployment Benefits Services.
- Automated phone service options: Tele-Serv phone number & hours.
- Benefit overpayment collections unit:
- Unemployment benefits contact information for claimants.
How do I talk to a live person at Texas Workforce Commission?
Should the need arise to speak to a representative, claimants are then asked to call TWC unemployment services center at 800-939-6631.
How do I check my Pua status?
Or call our PUA line at 1-833-410-1004. Please note that due to the increased call volumes, there are extended wait times. You didn’t report your earnings in your weekly claim. You had earnings from the military, federal government, or that were earned in another state.
How long does Pua take to process payment?
If you’re eligible, approved and have no issues with your PUA claim, you should receive your first lump sum payment within one week or less after filing backdated claims.
What is the current unemployment rate for Texas?
Texas Unemployment. According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Texas fell 0.0 percentage points in July 2019 to 3.4%.
What are the qualifications for unemployment in Texas?
Work Eligibility Criteria. The first qualification for unemployment in Texas is that you must be unemployed (or have reduced hours) due to circumstances beyond your control such as a layoff.
How do you calculate unemployment benefits in Texas?
Amount and Duration of Unemployment Benefits in Texas. As explained above, the Texas Workforce Commission determines your weekly unemployment benefit amount by dividing your earnings for the highest paid quarter of the base period by 25, up to a maximum of $465 per week. Benefits are available for up to 26 weeks.
What are the requirements to get unemployment benefits in Texas?
Program Requirements: To qualify for unemployment benefits in Texas, you must have worked in Texas during the past 12 to 18 months and have at least a minimum amount of wages as required by our guidelines. You must also be able to work, available for work, and looking for work each week that you request benefits.