@West-Tex :
We were just talking about this and didn't think you could.

Let me also mention that this isn't a "new" thing...Most people think unemployment is only for those who lose their jobs...BUT it also covers severe hour reductions by employers too....Many aren't aware of that...For example, if a person normally has been getting 38 hours and all of a sudden their employer cuts them down to 24 hours, they may qualify for "partial unemployment" benefits...Companies have to pay part of the "claims"...If enough people at said company apply for the benefits, the company will most likely raise the hours back or at least within "reason"...Contact TWC for more info....

Who decides if you get unemployment? Is it your employer or TWC? I am a substitute teacher who cannot work in my school until they reopen. Teachers are getting paid during the "break" but not subs. I applied for unemployment this morning and I am waiting to hear back. Another sub in my district was told they are not able to get unemployment benefits.

@mom2mms :TWC makes the call....

There's all sorts of restrictions on hours, wages and things. I got it for 3 months after Ike when our store was shutdown.

@West-Tex : I did not know this. Thank you for posting. Hopefully it will help someone out!