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Update us on how it goes! I'm always curious to hear how these situations work out for people.
Will do! I'm filing tonight and I'll post an update once I hear back from Washington ESD.
Yes please update! This thread has been really helpful for understanding the process.
Bottom line: being fired for performance issues is NOT the same as being fired for misconduct. You should be eligible for benefits. File immediately and don't let anyone tell you otherwise without checking with Washington ESD directly.
Thank you everyone for all the helpful advice and encouragement. I feel much more confident about filing now.
You're welcome! Remember, the unemployment system exists to help people in exactly your situation. Don't hesitate to use it.
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Remember to report any vacation pay or severance you received. That can delay your benefits if you don't report it upfront.
I did get a small severance, so I'll make sure to include that.
Good, better to be transparent about everything from the start.
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To summarize for anyone reading this later: Yes, you can potentially file for both unemployment and disability simultaneously in Washington, but you must genuinely meet the requirements for both programs. Key points: 1) You must be able to perform some type of work for unemployment, 2) Document all medical limitations and job search activities, 3) Be prepared for extra scrutiny from Washington ESD, 4) Consider timing of when disability vs. unemployment situations arose, 5) Keep detailed records of everything.
This is exactly the kind of summary I needed. Thank you everyone for all the advice and information!
Great summary! This should help a lot of people in similar situations.
UPDATE: I ended up using that Claimyr service someone mentioned and finally got through to a Washington ESD agent. They explained that I can file for unemployment now while my disability application is pending, as long as I'm honest about my work limitations and only apply for jobs I can actually do with my back injury. Going to start my UI claim tomorrow and document everything carefully. Thanks everyone for the help!
Perfect approach. You're being honest about your limitations while still meeting the available for work requirement. Good luck with both applications!
Nice! It's refreshing to hear about someone actually getting helpful information from Washington ESD instead of getting the runaround.
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Looking back at your original post, with 18 months at $22/hour you should have decent base period wages. Manufacturing jobs usually have consistent hours too, which helps. You'll probably qualify for a reasonable benefit amount, just need to get the exact calculation from Washington ESD.
Yeah I was working pretty much full time the whole period, sometimes with overtime. Hopefully that helps my case.
Overtime definitely counts toward your base period wages, so that's good news for your benefit calculation.
Final thought - once you do get your benefit amount figured out, make sure you understand the job search requirements too. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do audit people randomly. Just want to make sure you're prepared for all aspects of the process.
Smart to stay ahead of it. The job search requirements are pretty straightforward but you need to keep good records of your activities.
This whole thread has been super helpful. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences with benefit calculations!
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Zainab Ibrahim
•That sounds amazing compared to the horror stories I've heard about calling Washington ESD directly.
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Nia Davis
•10 minutes?? That's incredible. I spent 3 hours on hold last time I tried calling.
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Mateo Martinez
Bottom line: 1 exemption for single people, 2+ if you have dependents, and 0 if you want maximum withholding. Pretty straightforward once you know the basics.
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Zainab Ibrahim
•Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for all the help. Going with 1 exemption.
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QuantumQueen
•Good choice! You should be all set with that.
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