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What is Unemployment Insurance? Temporary Assistance paid through an employer paid tax. Paid into a fund to provide Unemployment Benefits to those workers who have been unemployed through no fault of their own. It is a tax based upon the first $9000 of a workers earnings. It is to help laid off workers while looking for another job. Unemployment Insurance is not a welfare program.

Texas Unemployment Insurance Weekly Benefits Maximum $479 (based on 47K Annual Income) Current Average $259 Minimum $65 UI Benefits are taxable under federal law. You may choose to have taxes subtracted from UI Payments at a rate of 10%. You will receive a 1099G form at the end of the year.

How to Qualify for UI Benefits? Worked enough time in your last five quarters of work. (The first four of the last five quarters) Be physically able and available to work full time Separation from last employer Apply for and accept suitable work You must look for work and register for work! 3 job contacts/week

One Year Benefit Period Max $479Min $65 Full Claim Amt $12,454 Part Time Work Calculation $479 x.25 = $ $479+$ = $ PT Earnings - $200 Pmt for $ Warnings about part time work!

When will I receive my first UI payment? Payments/Debit Card You will receive your first payment in approximately 4 weeks after initial claim is filed. Second payment will be received two weeks later and will be for 2 weeks of unemployment benefits. If there are no earnings, wages in lieu of notice the waiting week will be released after all UI benefits are exhausted or the claimant returns to work full time.

How Do I File My Initial Claim? UI Information : Will be Mailed to You UI Booklet Work Search Log Tax Election Form Direct Deposit Instructions Debit Card Instructions Statement of Benefits Instructions for requesting payment

Reporting Earnings Not Reportable Social Security Vacation Pay Reportable Severance Pay/Additional Pay Wages In Lieu of Notice Retirement

Steps To Follow Apply for Benefits Register at: workintexas.com Request Payment File online at: ui.texasworkforce.org

Questions You Will Be Asked When Requesting Payment Questions that may be asked when you: Are you requesting payment for the first time or Have special circumstances (such as receiving a retirement pension, attending school or training, etc) 1. Did you work during the two-week claim period? 1. If “Yes,” enter hours worked and total gross earnings for each week-not your net (after tax) take-home pay. 2. If you worked, are you still working for this employer or are you scheduled to return to work for this employer?

Questions You Will Be Asked When Requesting Payment Note: There are no exceptions to earnings. Report earnings, when earned, from full-time, part-time, or temporary work, contract labor, commission, tips, and self-employment profits. Failure to report earnings could be considered fraud. 2. Did you receive or has there been a change in income from any of these sources? a. retirement pensionc. worker’s compensation b. disability pensiond. wages instead of advance notice of layoff 3. Did you turn down any job offer or job referral during the claim period? 4. Were you physically able to work each day during the claim period?

Questions You Will Be Asked When Requesting Payment 5. Were you available to accept full-time work, had it been offered, for all the days and hours required for the type of work you are seeking? 6. Did you attend school or training during the claim period? If “Yes,” did it prevent you from accepting work? 7. What is the total number of work search activities you made for each week? 8. Do you certify the truthfulness of your answers?