What Are the Work Search Requirements for Texas Unemployment?
Texas residents who file for and receive unemployment insurance benefits must meet certain work search requirements. The requirements help to ensure that a claimant is actively working to find employment. If the work search requirements are not met, a reduction or denial of benefits may occur.
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Work Search
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Work search requirements include being available for job interviews and a willingness to accept a position that offers pay comparable to your experience and education. All claimants who are physically able must search for full-time work and be able to provide proof of search if requested. Claimants must register with their local Texas Workforce Commission office for assistance with finding employment. The office can provide help in finding available opportunities in the area.
Work Search Log
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While receiving unemployment insurance benefits, the Texas Workforce Commission may ask a claimant to complete a work search log. Only claimants who have been asked to provide a log need to complete the form. The log asks for the name, location and telephone number of businesses at which a claimant has applied. Failure to complete and return the phone when requested can result in a reduction or denial of benefits.
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Acceptable Job Search Activities
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Texas claimants can participate in other activities outside of searching for work and still meet the work search requirement. Attending a job search seminar or researching the job market are considered acceptable job search activities. Claimants who participate in a job workshop or who undergo a skills assessment can also use the activities to meet work search requirements. Unemployment benefits are also available to claimants who participate in an approved job training program.
Additional Requirements
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Outside of the work search requirements, claimants must meet other criteria to receive unemployment insurance benefits. Benefits are available to U.S. citizens and non-citizens authorized to legally work in the country. Claimants must also submit a claim form either by phone or online every two weeks to continue to receive benefits after the initial claim is approved. Benefits are also only available to claimants who loss their jobs through no fault of their own.
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I have to send in my work log I am on the state I have to do 5 searches a week can I send my resumes out to any company also on the log it says results and outcome what do I put I don't know the outcome when I send the resume and then I have to fax form in.
