Rachel Bethel
Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Rachel Bethel

Seasonal and temporary employment are quite common. Once the season or the assignment ends, however, a seasonal or temporary employee might wonder: am I eligible for unemployment until I can find my next job?

In Texas, like in many other states, the rules governing unemployment benefits for seasonal and

Kalandra Wheeler
Kalandra Wheeler

For some workers, the application for unemployment compensation filed with the Texas Workforce Commission is an easy and seamless process.  They submit their application, they are granted benefits, and all is well.  Unfortunately, that is not the case for all employees seeking unemployment benefits. Many employees will find themselves

Jairo Castellanos
Austin Employment Lawyer Jairo Castellanos

As the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) begins moving through the backlog of unemployment appeals and through the sheer glut of unemployment claims, many claimants that were originally awarded unemployment claims are finding themselves being asked to repay that money. Often times through no fault of their

In March 2020, Governor Abbott joined several other governors around the nation to formally declare COVID-19 to be a public health disaster. Subsequently, Governor Abbot issued several executive orders limiting commercial activities to only those that were considered “essential businesses.” This meant that many Texans were left without work and eligible to receive unemployment benefits to help them through these troubling times. As we enter the gradual re-opening of businesses, a large swath of pressing questions presents itself to many workers that are worried about what could be seen as a premature action in light of the health risks. I will aim to shed light on two major questions that are frequently posed to us.
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