We have several resources available for employees, including wage information, disability employment resources, required workplace posters, and more.
Wage Information for Amarillo and the Panhandle
TexasWages.com was developed and is maintained by the Labor Market and Career Information Development Department of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Labor Market and Career Information
The Texas Labor Market Information (LMI) highlights information, such as the unemployment rate, local unemployment statistics, economic profiles, and downloadable resources.
MSA Economic Profiles
The Metropolitan Statistical Area economic profiles are shown on a map. You may select different areas for more information on that area’s specific economic profile.
Texas Guidebook for Employers
TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers produces a handy reference book entitled Especially for Texas Employers to provide information on important workplace issues. The content includes chapters on the basic legal issues relevant to hiring, pay and policy, work separation, post-employment problems, and employment law-related websites
Sample Job Application (PDF)
Download this sample job application to use for your potential employees
Sample Job Application (Doc.)
Download this sample job application to use for your potential employees
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal income tax benefit administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for employers who hire individuals from specified target populations.
Unemployment Insurance Tax Services
Unemployment Tax Services is TWC’s free Internet system that allows employers with 1,000 or fewer employees to manage their unemployment tax account online.
Disability Employment Resources
According to the US Census Bureau, approximately one in five people have a physical or mental disability and one in three has a close friend or family member with a disability.
Workforce Solutions Panhandle offers resources regarding topics ranging from accessibility to workplace success for employees with disabilities.
Helpful Information When Considering Layoffs
Before following through with layoffs, consider these other options for your business.
Key Business and Community Contacts
These key business and community contacts are governmental agencies and community organizations that may be of help when looking to expand your workforce.
Texas Workforce Commission Amarillo Tax Office: 806.358.7481
Unemployment Insurance Questions: 800.939.6631
Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Employers: 800.832.9394
Texas Workforce Commissioner Representing Labor: 800.832.2829
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