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Grace Patel

Can you receive Washington ESD unemployment and disability at the same time?

I'm really confused about whether I can collect both unemployment benefits from Washington ESD and disability payments simultaneously. I've been on temporary disability for a shoulder injury from my warehouse job, but my doctor says I might be cleared for light duty work soon. My disability payments are barely covering my rent and I'm wondering if I could file for unemployment too since I'm technically able to work now, just not at my old job. Has anyone dealt with this situation before? I don't want to get in trouble with Washington ESD for collecting benefits I'm not supposed to have.

One more thing to consider - if you're receiving workers compensation for your injury, that has different rules than regular disability insurance when it comes to UI eligibility.

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Mine isn't workers comp since the injury happened outside of work. Just regular short-term disability through my employer's plan.

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That should make things simpler then. Workers comp has more restrictions when it comes to concurrent UI benefits.

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Bottom line - you probably can collect both if you're medically cleared for some type of work and actively seeking employment within your physical limitations. Just be transparent with Washington ESD and report everything correctly.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about moving forward with this now.

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Good luck! The most important thing is getting that medical clearance and being honest about your work restrictions.

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Isabella Martin

How long can you collect unemployment in Washington ESD - maximum duration?

I'm trying to figure out exactly how long I can collect unemployment benefits through Washington ESD. I've been on regular UI for about 12 weeks now and want to know what the maximum duration is. I keep hearing different things - some people say 26 weeks, others mention extensions. Does anyone know the current rules for 2025? I'm worried about running out of benefits before I find work.

I tried calling Washington ESD to confirm my remaining weeks and couldn't get through. Finally used that Claimyr service someone mentioned and got connected right away. Found out I have 8 weeks left on my claim.

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How much did that cost? I might need to do the same thing.

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It was worth it to get a real answer instead of guessing. Much cheaper than missing out on benefits because I didn't understand my claim status.

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Bottom line: 26 weeks maximum for regular UI in Washington state. No extensions currently available. Plan accordingly!

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Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I need to get serious about my job search since I'm already at 12 weeks.

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Good luck with your search! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims and logging your job search activities until you find work.

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Sayid Hassan

Is unemployment taxable income - Washington ESD tax questions

I've been collecting unemployment benefits through Washington ESD for about 4 months now and just realized I have no idea about the tax situation. My friend mentioned something about having to pay taxes on unemployment income but I never set up any withholding when I first filed my claim. Am I going to owe a bunch of money come tax time? Should I be setting aside money now or can I still change my withholding settings? Really don't want any surprises next year.

Just to add to the Claimyr discussion - I used their service last month when I needed to talk to someone about my claim status and it actually worked great. Was skeptical at first but it beats the alternative of never getting through.

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Good to hear another positive review. I'm definitely going to check it out if I can't get through on my own.

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The bottom line is yes, unemployment is taxable income and yes, you should either withhold taxes or set money aside. Don't wait until April to deal with this - you'll thank yourself later for planning ahead.

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Absolutely, that's exactly what I needed to hear. Time to take action instead of worrying about it.

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This whole thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and now I know what I need to do.

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Aliyah Debovski

Can you get unemployment if you are fired in Washington state?

I got terminated from my job last week and I'm not sure if I can even file for unemployment benefits. My manager said I was let go for 'performance issues' but honestly I think it was more about the company downsizing. I've heard conflicting things about whether you can get Washington ESD benefits if you're fired vs laid off. Does anyone know the actual rules? I really need to know if it's worth applying or if I'll just get denied.

Pro tip: start looking for jobs immediately even before your claim is approved. The job market is competitive right now and unemployment benefits don't last forever.

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Already started updating my resume and browsing job boards. Definitely don't want to be unemployed any longer than necessary.

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Final thought - document everything related to your termination while it's still fresh in your memory. Dates, conversations, witnesses, emails, etc. You never know what might be important if this goes to an appeal.

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Great advice. I'm going to write down everything I can remember from the past few weeks leading up to my termination.

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Smart move. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be if your employer tries to contest the claim.

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Jayden Hill

Can contractor get unemployment benefits from Washington ESD?

I've been working as a 1099 contractor for the past 2 years doing web development and my contract just ended unexpectedly. I'm wondering if I can file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD? I know contractors are usually considered self-employed but I've heard there might be some changes to the rules. Has anyone been in this situation? I paid into unemployment when I was a W-2 employee a few years back but not sure if that matters now.

This thread has been super helpful! I had no idea about the misclassification angle. My contract work definitely had a lot of employer-like control. Time to gather my documentation and file a claim.

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Good luck! Make sure to keep copies of everything you submit to Washington ESD for your records.

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And don't hesitate to use Claimyr if you need to speak with an agent directly. Really helps cut through the phone queue frustration.

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Update for anyone following - I decided to file my claim and request misclassification review. The online system let me indicate I was a contractor but believed I was misclassified. Now waiting for them to contact me for more info.

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Thanks for the update! That gives me a clear path forward. Really appreciate everyone's input on this thread.

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Keep us posted on how it goes! This info could help other contractors in similar situations.

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