Leaving a job normally means you can’t claim unemployment, but in Texas there are some exceptions to the rule. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, you can still qualify for unemployment if you quit for good reason.
TWC defines good cause as leaving a job for a compelling reason, one that would have caused someone who really wanted to keep the job to quit.
Here are some examples, according to law firm Amsberry.
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Unsafe working conditions that your employer has not addressed
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Significant changes to the employment contract
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Moving with a military spouse
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How to Apply for Charity Unemployment Benefits in Texas
A good purpose is determined on a case-by-case basis. Experts at Allmand Law recommend documenting as much as possible to prove that you had substantial reasons to quit or that your employer’s actions forced you to quit, to support a good case.
To apply for unemployment benefits, call 800-939-6631 or file online. You may be eligible for benefits if you quit for any of the reasons below:
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Quitting for a good reason related to work: You must provide evidence that you attempted to resolve work-related issues before quitting. Well-documented examples of quitting for good work-related reasons include:
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Quit for a good reason unrelated to work. Examples include leaving work because:
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Stop moving with your spouse if the move is not part of a qualifying military permanent change of station (PCS). You may be eligible for benefits, but depending on the situation you will be excluded for 6 to 25 weeks. Your maximum benefit amount will also be reduced by the number of disqualified weeks.
