If a business owner tells me to file unemployment because they had a flood and arent making revenue is, and they have

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In which state do you reside?

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An employer can terminate or layoff an employee with or without notice and with or without reason.   There's no legal requirement to pay wages from insurance reimbursement.  Is there anything else I can clear up for you?

I don't know the nature of the insurance claim, the cause of the claim or the circumstances surrounding the claim.    Generally speaking, an employer is free to make business decisions based in market conditions.

You have the right to be paid for services rendered on behalf of your employer.  Consider filing a claim with DOL.

Sure thing...  TWC regulations explain  -- "Online Texas Payday Law Wage Claim system or View a tutorial on How to File a Wage Claim using Online system for more information on using the online system.  

If unable to submit your claim online, you may complete a Texas Payday Law Claim paper form and send the completed form, along with any supporting documents, by fax or mail.

• Texas Workforce Commission
  Wage and Hour Department
  101 E 15th St, Rm 514
  Austin, TX###-##-####/li>
• Fax:(###) ###-####/li>

f you have questions or need assistance completing your wage claim, call the TWC Wage and Hour Department at(###) ###-####or(###) ###-####"

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