Statesman.com reports that the Texas Workforce Commission officials are taking on new initiatives to encourage employers to hire jobless Texans. Texas businesses that hire unemployed workers in coming months will now be eligible to get $2,000 incentive payments.
The initiative, known as the "Texas Back to Work" program was created by the Texas Workforce Commission in order to create an incentive for new jobs to be created in certain companies. Workforce Commission officials said as many as 15,000 unemployed Texans could be put back to work initially through the program.
Currently, only private-sector employers qualify for the Texas Back to Work program. The state's unemployment rate is currently 8.3 percent, according to Statesman.com, where the national unemployment rate is 9.7 percent. So while the Texas unemployment rate doesn't seem to be as bad as the rest of the country, state officials still see job creation as a key issue when it comes to boosting the economy.
If you're currently unemployed, you may actually be entitled to money before your next job opportunity. You might be able to apply and receive benefits from the state's unemployment compensation fund until you're able to find a new job. Former employees can only receive unemployment compensation if they are out of work through no fault of their own. If you have questions about your rights under the Texas unemployment compensation system, you can contact a Texas employment lawyer. For more information about the Texas Back to Work program, visit www.texasworkforce.org or call (512) 463-8556 for details.
Related Resources:
- When You Are Entitled to Unemployment Compensation (FindLaw)
- Preparing for an Unemployment Hearing (FindLaw)
- Texas employment lawyer directory (FindLaw)
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