So glad you got it resolved! This is exactly why I always tell people to call when payments are delayed beyond the normal timeframe. The TWC website rarely shows the specific flags or issues holding up claims, but the agents can see everything on their end. Your situation with the employer contest being withdrawn is actually pretty common - employers sometimes file contests automatically but then realize they don't have grounds to dispute it. The important thing is you'll get all your back pay, so you didn't lose anything except the stress of waiting! Hope your future payments come through smoothly.

Congratulations on getting it resolved, Evelyn! Your experience really highlights how important it is to be persistent with calling TWC when something seems off. The employer contest situation you described is actually more common than people realize - sometimes employers file automatic disputes through their payroll systems without really reviewing the details, then withdraw them once they look into it properly. It's frustrating that these backend issues don't show up clearly on the member portal, but at least the phone agents can see what's really going on. Thanks for taking the time to update the thread with your resolution - it's going to help other people in similar situations know they should keep pushing to get answers rather than just waiting indefinitely.

I'm really glad you found this community for support! From reading through all the responses here, it sounds like you're getting excellent advice. The 7-week delay and story change from "budget cuts" to "performance issues" really does seem like something a TWC hearing officer would find suspicious. One additional tip I'd add - when you're preparing your documentation, organize everything chronologically and make copies of everything. Bring the originals plus copies to reference during the phone hearing. Sometimes it helps to number your documents so you can easily refer to them by saying "Document #3 shows the email from March 15th where my supervisor praised my work." Also, practice explaining your situation out loud before the hearing. It sounds silly, but when you're nervous, having rehearsed your key points can really help you stay clear and focused. You want to sound confident when you explain that you were told it was a budget layoff and never received any performance warnings. The fact that you've been consistently doing your work searches and requesting payments properly throughout this whole process shows you're taking your obligations seriously, which can only help your case. Best of luck with your hearing - from everything you've shared, you really do sound well-prepared to defend yourself!

I just wanted to add one more perspective that might be helpful. I went through a very similar situation about 18 months ago - employer appealed after 6 weeks claiming performance issues when I was originally told it was a "position elimination." What really helped me during the hearing was having a written statement prepared that I could refer to if I got nervous. I kept it to one page with bullet points covering: 1) What I was told when terminated, 2) My recent performance history, 3) Complete lack of any disciplinary actions, and 4) The timeline showing their story change. The hearing officer actually commented that my organization and preparation made it easy to follow my case. Meanwhile, my former employer seemed unprepared and kept contradicting themselves when asked for specifics about these alleged "performance issues." I won my appeal and continued receiving benefits without any interruption. The whole experience taught me that these late appeals often happen because employers get hit with their quarterly UI tax bill and suddenly want to fight every claim to reduce their rates. Stay strong and trust that the truth will come out during the hearing. You've got excellent documentation and a clear timeline showing their story doesn't add up. The hearing officer will see right through their attempt to rewrite history!

This thread is such a goldmine of information! I'm currently dealing with a TWC issue myself (different from the overpayment display error but equally frustrating) and seeing how everyone rallied to help Noah figure out his situation really gives me hope. The fact that multiple people experienced the same "portal correction request" solution shows this is definitely a systemic issue with their March 2025 processing. What I find most valuable is how specific everyone got with the details - knowing to ask for the "benefits control" team and not accepting vague "we'll look into it" responses is the kind of insider knowledge you can't get anywhere else. TWC's system clearly has some serious technical issues, but this community's collective problem-solving is amazing. Noah, congrats on getting it resolved, and thanks for posting the update - that kind of closure is so helpful for future readers dealing with similar issues!

This entire thread has been such a valuable resource! I've been following along because I'm dealing with a similar TWC account display issue, and the collective knowledge shared here is incredible. What really stands out to me is how this community identified a pattern - multiple people with March 2025 approvals experiencing the same "overpayment" display error, all resolved with the same "portal correction request" solution. This is exactly the kind of real-world intelligence that makes these forums so valuable. For anyone finding this thread in the future: the key takeaways seem to be 1) Don't panic if your account shows overpayment but you never got a determination letter, 2) Call TWC and specifically ask about a "portal correction request", 3) Get transferred to the "benefits control" team if the first rep can't help, and 4) Consider using services like Claimyr or visiting Workforce Solutions in person if phone calls aren't working. Noah, huge thanks for following up with the resolution - that closure is so helpful for future readers dealing with this exact scenario!

One more thing - if you can't find the card and need to request a replacement, be prepared to wait another 7-10 business days. If you're in a financial pinch, definitely switch to direct deposit like someone suggested above. Your existing funds will transfer to the new payment method.

Glad you found it! This is such a common issue - I work at a local community center and we get people asking about this all the time. The plain white envelope from U.S. Bank really does look like a credit card solicitation. We actually started telling people to expect it in our unemployment workshops because so many folks were accidentally throwing them away. Setting up direct deposit is definitely the way to go for future payments - much more reliable than waiting for mail!

Glad to hear your payment is showing as pending now! That's a huge relief, especially during the holidays. For future reference, I've found that Wells Fargo usually makes unemployment deposits available early in the morning (around 6-7 AM) on the scheduled day. So you'll probably see it hit your account first thing Thursday morning. The anxiety of waiting for that first payment is real - been there myself. Once you get into the routine, you'll know exactly when to expect it each week.

Pro tip for everyone stressed about timing - I've been on unemployment twice and found that setting up text alerts through your bank app really helps with the anxiety. Most banks will send you a notification the moment any deposit hits your account, so you don't have to keep checking constantly. Also, if you're really in a pinch financially, some food banks and churches do emergency assistance during the holidays while you're waiting for your payment to clear. Hope everyone gets their deposits soon!