Am I Eligible For Unemployment Benefits During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19Common questionSee full answerAm I eligible for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic?Each state sets its own unemployment insurance benefits eligibility guidelines, but you usually qualify if you:Are unemployed through no fault of your own. In most states, this means you have to have separated from your last job due to a lack of available work.Meet work and wage requirements. You must meet your state’s requirements for wages earned or time worked during an established perio
Can I be forced to work during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Generally, your employer may require you to come to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some government emergency orders may affect which businesses can remain open during the pandemic. Under federal law, you are entitled to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide a safe and healthful workplace.
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How can I apply for unemployment benefits in Texas due to the coronavirus disease pandemic?
If your employment has been affected by COVID-19, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) encourages you to apply for benefits by utilizing the online claim portal, or by calling the Tele-Center at 800-939-6631 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. TWC may be experiencing increased call volumes and hold times on Tele-Center phone lines. You are encouraged to use the online claim portal, Unemployment Benefits Services (UBS), to handle your claim needs quickly. UBS is a
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What is the Texas Shared Work program?
See full answerIf your business has slowed down due to the pandemic and you need to reduce employee working hours, you may be able to avoid laying off employees by submitting a shared work plan. The Shared Work program provides Texas employers with an alternative to layoffs. TWC developed this voluntary program to help Texas employers and employees withstand a slowdown in business. Shared Work allows employers to: Supplement their employees' wages lost because of reduced work hours with partial
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