Chapter 17
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Summary
- Maximum benefit of $319 per week
- Eligibility for benefits:
- Reported wage credits
- Register for work and making claim at TWC
- Able to work
- Available to work
- Disqualification from benefits:
- Discharge for misconduct
- Voluntary resignation
- Failure to apply for or accept suitable work
- Participants in labor dispute
- Sale of business
- “Contract labor” may be employees unless tests are met.