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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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The bottom line is yes, you do pay into unemployment insurance as an employee in Washington state. It's a small percentage of your paycheck that gives you the right to collect benefits if you become unemployed through no fault of your own.
Perfect summary! Thanks everyone for helping me understand how this works.
Glad this thread helped clarify things. It's important for workers to understand their benefits and contributions.
One more thing - if you ever switch jobs or have gaps in employment, your prior contributions still count toward your benefit eligibility. The system tracks your wage history across different employers.
Good to know! I was wondering about that since I've had a few different jobs.
Yeah, Washington ESD looks at your wage history over a specific base period to determine your benefit amount and eligibility.
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This has been really informative! Sounds like the key points are: file ASAP, report all earnings honestly, keep up with job search requirements, and be patient with the process. Did I miss anything major?
Perfect summary! I feel much more confident about filing now. Thanks everyone for all the helpful information.
And don't hesitate to use resources like Claimyr if you need to actually speak with Washington ESD staff about your specific situation. Sometimes you just need that human contact to get things sorted out.
One last tip - screenshot or print important pages from your claim as you go through the process. Sometimes the Washington ESD system can be glitchy and it's good to have records of what you submitted and when.
Smart advice! I'll definitely keep good records throughout the process.
Yeah, it's just a good practice with any government website honestly. Better safe than sorry!
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when you do get approved make sure to file your weekly claims on time every week or you'll lose benefits for those weeks
sundays are usually the best day to file. system is less busy then
You can file any day of the week but Sunday-Tuesday tends to have fewer technical issues.
Bottom line: look for determination letter, weekly benefit amount showing in your account, and ability to file weekly claims. Those are the main signs you're approved. If you're still unsure after 3 weeks, definitely try calling or using one of those services to get through to an agent.
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Dylan Mitchell
For those filing new claims with severance, make sure you answer the severance question accurately on your initial application. It's one of the first things they ask about.
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Zara Ahmed
•Good point. I'll have all my severance paperwork ready when I file online.
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Sofia Gutierrez
•And if you're not sure about any part of it, better to call and ask rather than guess. Wrong information can really mess up your claim.
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Dmitry Petrov
Just to clarify for anyone reading this - severance creates a waiting period, not a disqualification. You will still get your full unemployment benefits, just delayed until the severance period ends.
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Dmitry Petrov
•Nope, you're still fully eligible. The severance just acts like you're still employed during that period, then your benefits kick in normally.
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Zara Ahmed
•Thanks everyone for all the helpful info. Going to file my claim this week and get everything started.
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