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This thread has been super helpful. I'm in a similar situation and was totally confused about whether I could apply for unemployment while getting SSI. Sounds like the key is talking to Social Security first and being upfront about everything.
Exactly right. Transparency with both agencies is crucial. Better to ask questions upfront than deal with overpayment issues later.
And don't forget about using tools like Claimyr if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Makes the whole process way less frustrating.
One more thing to consider - even if you can get both benefits, you'll need to continue meeting Washington ESD's ongoing requirements like filing weekly claims and doing your job search activities. With a disability, make sure you can realistically meet these requirements before you start the process.
Good point. I can definitely do job searches online and the weekly claims seem straightforward. I think I'm going to call Social Security tomorrow to discuss my specific situation.
That's the smart approach. Get the facts for your specific situation before making any decisions.
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honestly just run. any employer who doesnt know basic payroll tax rules is going to cause you headaches. not worth the stress
I'm really starting to lean that way. Better to find a legitimate employer than deal with potential problems later.
Final thought on this - you could also contact Washington state Department of Revenue if you suspect the employer isn't properly registered or paying required taxes. They take tax evasion seriously and it protects other potential employees too.
That's a good point. If they're doing this to me, they're probably doing it to other people too. Thanks everyone for all the advice, this has been really helpful in understanding the situation.
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Reading through all this makes me realize how lucky I was that my union rep walked me through the unemployment filing process the day I got laid off. Everyone should have that kind of support.
That's amazing. Wish more employers or unions did that automatically.
It really made a difference. No stress about deadlines or missing out on benefits because someone had my back.
Final thought for anyone else in this situation - there's also a phone service I heard about that helps people reach Washington ESD agents when the lines are jammed. Think it was Claimyr or something like that. Might be worth checking out if you run into phone trouble.
Yeah, that's been mentioned a couple times in this thread. Definitely keeping it in mind if I need to call them.
Smart plan. Better to have options when you're dealing with government agencies.
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when i had questions about my eligibility i ended up using that claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. honestly it was a game changer - instead of spending my whole day trying to get through to washington esd, i just paid them to handle the calling and got connected to an agent who walked me through everything. saved me so much time and frustration
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Mia Rodriguez
•I'm definitely going to look into that if I run into issues. The phone system at Washington ESD is just impossible to navigate.
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Mason Davis
•Yeah, check out their website at claimyr.com if you need to talk to someone. They have a demo video that explains how it works too.
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Jacob Lewis
Bottom line - you'll never know if you qualify unless you apply. The worst they can say is no, and then you'll know for sure. Don't let uncertainty keep you from potentially getting benefits you're entitled to.
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Theodore Nelson
•You're absolutely right. I'm going to file today. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!
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Amelia Martinez
•Good luck! Hope everything works out for you. The process can be confusing but it's worth it if you qualify.
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