The fallout from COVID-19 stretches far beyond health and safety. Job loss and financial impact are hitting Texans hard, and the state has struggled to keep up with the number of people filing unemployment claims. KXAN has fielded hundreds of complaints from viewers about the Texas Workforce Commission’s inadequate technology, lagging customer service and lack of preparedness for the wave of workers seeking help – along with other concerns about Central Texas companies and their unfair treatment of employees during the pandemic. If you have a tip, email us at investigates@kxan.com or fill out our secure form below.

Workforce Complaint Investigations

Some ‘innocent Texans’ wait 6 weeks to get unemployment unfrozen after fraud claims

TWC’s $129M contractors never trained to resolve ‘complex’ unemployment problems

Cybercriminals steal nearly $1B from Texas unemployment fund

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs

Texas’ unemployment claims roughly 50% lower than last year

In this Nov. 28, 2020 file photo, a shopper wears a face mask and he walks past a store displaying a hiring sign in Wheeling, Ill. The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards. Applications for benefits declined 111,000 from the previous week to a seasonally adjusted 730,000, the Labor Department said Thursday, Feb. 25. It is the lowest figure since late November. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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We know Texans are feeling the impact of the coronavirus in ways unlike any crisis in the state’s history. That's why our investigators want to hear from you. To help us dig into the problems and solutions surrounding this pandemic, we’re looking for tips related to several topics:

Did you lose your job? Explore our reporting on unemployment complaints.
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TWC contractor ‘frustrated’ over inability to help unemployed Texans

The TWC contracted more than 1,500 new call takers in April when the agency executed contracts with a maximum approved expenditure limit of $15 million. One of those contract workers told KXAN they're still not able to access claimant accounts to help Texans when they call with problems with their unemployment benefits. (KXAN Photo/Ben Friberg)

Workers alleging wage theft face months-long wait for TWC investigations

TWC call center contractor: ‘Someone needs to be held accountable’

The TWC contracted more than 1,500 new call takers in April when the agency executed contracts with a maximum approved expenditure limit of $15 million. One of those contract workers told KXAN they're still not able to access claimant accounts to help Texans when they call with problems with their unemployment benefits. (KXAN Photo/Ben Friberg)

TWC looking for $203M in unemployment it should have never paid out

As Texans reap unemployment benefits, some federal assistance dwindles

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Planning to appeal a TWC decision, prepare for 18-week wait

$300 bonus unemployment assistance payment ending

TWC chairman responds a week after KXAN questions ongoing unemployment problems

Second wave of unemployed Texans asking for TWC help pour into KXAN

TWC confirms at least 3,500 cases of identity theft in unemployment benefit system this year

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