I was unemployed during an 8 week period last summer for which I filed for unemployment compensation. During the time I was unemployed, I also was paid for 2 weeks of previously accrued PTO. I work for a company that hires me out as a consultant for other companies. One of the benefits I receive is that they accrue a percentage of my billed hours for me to use at a later time as PTO, so I typically save up these accrued hours to help bridge my family financially in between assignments.
So 2 - 3 months after I landed a new assignment, the Texas Workforce Commission sent me a notice saying I had been improperly paid during my period of unemployment. Unfortunately, they sent me the notice in mid December. Since I had been fully employed for 2 - 3 months, and because it was the end of the year, I assumed it was my 1099 for the year. As a result, I filed the notice in my 2010 tax file where it remained unopened until I did my taxes in early February.
As soon as I opened it and realized what it was, I immediately responded and provided them the details behind what happened. The TWC would not hear the real facts of the case because they only allow 14 days from the time their notice goes out for people to respond. So based upon a technicality, they continue to insist that I pay them back for unemployment compensation that I had every right to receive.
I continue to appeal the decision to the TWC, but they continue to hide behind the timeliness argument and refuse to look for the truth about what happened.
I would appreciate any guidance as this has become as much an issue of principle as it is financial
So 2 - 3 months after I landed a new assignment, the Texas Workforce Commission sent me a notice saying I had been improperly paid during my period of unemployment. Unfortunately, they sent me the notice in mid December. Since I had been fully employed for 2 - 3 months, and because it was the end of the year, I assumed it was my 1099 for the year. As a result, I filed the notice in my 2010 tax file where it remained unopened until I did my taxes in early February.
As soon as I opened it and realized what it was, I immediately responded and provided them the details behind what happened. The TWC would not hear the real facts of the case because they only allow 14 days from the time their notice goes out for people to respond. So based upon a technicality, they continue to insist that I pay them back for unemployment compensation that I had every right to receive.
I continue to appeal the decision to the TWC, but they continue to hide behind the timeliness argument and refuse to look for the truth about what happened.
I would appreciate any guidance as this has become as much an issue of principle as it is financial