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Don't forget that even if you qualify for unemployment with restrictions, you'll still need to file your weekly claims and report any work or income. The rules don't change just because you have medical limitations.
Good reminder. I assume you still have to report any part-time work or gig work too?
Yep, anything you earn has to be reported. They'll reduce your benefits accordingly but you can usually still get partial unemployment.
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like the answer is 'it depends' but there's definitely a possibility of getting unemployment if you're injured outside of work. The key seems to be proving you're still able to work in some capacity and actively job searching.
That's a good summary. Every situation is different so it's worth talking to Washington ESD directly if you find yourself in this position.
Definitely helpful to know it's at least possible. Hopefully I never have to deal with this but good to understand the process just in case.
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One more tip - if you're really tight on money, some food banks and churches can help with groceries while you're waiting for that first unemployment payment. No shame in getting help when you need it.
That's really thoughtful advice. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know the resources are there.
211 is a good number to call for local resources too. They can connect you with food assistance, utility help, etc.
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been there! resigned due to unsafe working conditions and got approved after a 4-week investigation. key was having photos of the safety violations and emails where I reported them to management with no response. document document document!
Photos are a great idea! I should start documenting the hostile behavior more systematically before I make my final decision.
exactly! and if there are witnesses to incidents, get their contact info in case washington esd needs to verify your story during the investigation
Remember that even if you get approved for benefits after resigning, you might face a longer adjudication process than someone who was laid off. Plan accordingly and make sure you understand what information Washington ESD will need before you submit your claim.
This has been incredibly helpful everyone. I feel much more prepared to make this decision now. Thank you all for sharing your experiences!
Good luck with whatever you decide! Just remember that your health and wellbeing matter too. Sometimes leaving a toxic situation is the right choice even if it complicates things temporarily.
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Glad this thread helped clear things up for you. The Washington ESD system has a lot of moving parts but the benefit calculation is actually pretty straightforward once you understand it's based on your historical wages, not economic conditions at the time of filing.
Absolutely. I was making it way more complicated than it needed to be. Really appreciate everyone's help explaining this.
Jamal Harris
One more thing - if you do get denied initially, you can always appeal. Sometimes the initial determination doesn't capture all the nuances of your situation.
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Malik Jackson
•Good to know. At least there are options if the first decision doesn't go my way.
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GalaxyGlider
•And if you need help reaching Washington ESD during the appeal process, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier might be useful for getting through to an actual person.
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Mei Wong
Just remember that even if you can't get unemployment during the strike, you should be able to resume benefits once you return to work if you become unemployed for other reasons later.
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Malik Jackson
•That's reassuring. The strike doesn't permanently affect your future eligibility?
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Mei Wong
•Right, it's only during the actual labor dispute period that you're disqualified.
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