Unemployment Overpayment Appeal Tips

Summary

You can appeal unemployment overpayment charges in Texas within 14 days of the decision date. Prove that the fine print was unclear, keep all related documents, and consult a local attorney for the best outcome.

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I'm being charged overpayment on unemployment because of sneaky fine print my company had in their onboarding documents. Would I stand any chance of winning an appeal
Hello ****, it's important to understand the specifics of your case. Do you have a copy of the onboarding documents and did you sign them? Also, in what way did these documents affect your unemployment benefits?
I signed the documents. They said that once my contract ended with the client, I specifically had to call and check in with the contract company to see if they had any new roles. I emailed them, but did not call, so they cancelled my unemployment and are charging me for the * I received
Hello ****,
In Texas, you may appeal the decision within 14 days of the decision date. Here are some points to consider:
- You need to prove that the fine print was not explained clearly.
- Keep copies of the email and other related documents.
- Consult with a local attorney for best results.