Like many other Public Entities, the District has chosen to be a reimbursing employer as opposed to a taxed employer. As a reimbursing employer, as defined by The Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, Chapter 205, Subchapter A, the District pays no assessment to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) unless former employees of the District draw unemployment benefits. If benefits are drawn by former employees, the District repays the state unemployment trust fund dollar for dollar only those benefits which were drawn as opposed to taxed employers who pay into the system regularly based on their experience and the state funds need for replenishment. Conversely, by electing to be a reimbursing employer, the District does relinquish certain rights of appeal and protest which are available to taxed employers.

The District's Risk Management Office receives initial unemployment claims from TWC and other state unemployment agencies. Risk Management is responsible for filing initial responses to these unemployment claims. This responsibility includes gathering of pertinent information from departments, staff and available documentation to assure that thorough, accurate responses are submitted. Risk Management also handles appeals and represents the District during telephonic appeals hearings.

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