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Quick question - if your employer eventually pays you the back wages, do you have to pay back the unemployment benefits?
Yes, you would need to report any back pay to Washington ESD. Depending on the timing and amounts, you might need to repay some benefits. Always report changes in your situation.
Good question. I'll make sure to report it if my employer ever catches up on the missed payments.
Thanks for sharing your experience OP. This is exactly the kind of real-world situation that the unemployment system should handle smoothly, but it's clearly not as straightforward as it should be.
Yeah, it definitely wasn't straightforward. Without help from people here and that Claimyr service, I would have been stuck.
The system really needs to be more user-friendly. People shouldn't need special services just to talk to a government agency.
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One more thing - if you do get approved for both, make sure you report the disability income on your weekly unemployment claims. Failure to report other income is considered fraud even if it's an oversight.
Good point. I'll make sure to be completely transparent about everything if I move forward.
Exactly right. Always report all income sources on your weekly claims to avoid issues later.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. This has been really helpful in understanding what I'm dealing with. I'm going to contact Washington ESD and get official guidance before making any decisions.
Good luck! And seriously consider using Claimyr if you can't get through on the phone. It made all the difference for me.
Hope it works out for you. These situations are never easy but at least you're being smart about it.
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Also remember that your benefit amount can change if Washington ESD gets updated wage information from employers. Sometimes they issue a redetermination letter if new earnings data comes in after your initial calculation.
Good point, I'll keep an eye out for any updated letters.
Yeah this happened to me and my benefits actually went up when they got my final quarter wages from my employer.
If you're still confused about your calculation after reading all these explanations, definitely try to get someone from Washington ESD on the phone. I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it was worth it just to get a clear explanation directly from an agent.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful explanations! I think I understand it much better now.
This thread was really helpful for me too. I never fully understood the quarterly calculation before.
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For anyone who ends up needing to call Washington ESD about severance questions or other complicated situations, I really recommend checking out that Claimyr service. Getting through to an actual human who can explain your specific situation is so much better than trying to guess from the website.
I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into any issues with my claim. Thanks for mentioning it!
Yeah I've heard good things about services like that. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who can look at your actual account and explain what's happening.
One more question - if my severance is paid out over several months instead of one lump sum, does that change anything for Washington ESD?
The payment schedule doesn't matter - they still calculate it as total severance divided by the weeks it's meant to cover. Whether you get it all at once or spread out, the UI benefit offset calculation stays the same.
Perfect, that's what I was hoping. Thanks for clarifying!
Mia Alvarez
Bottom line - unemployment benefits and Social Security are completely separate. File for your UI benefits with confidence, and don't let this worry keep you from getting the help you need while you're looking for work.
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Oscar Murphy
•Thanks everyone for all the reassurance and information. I'm going to file my claim today!
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Carter Holmes
Had the same concern when I was 63 and got laid off. Talked to someone at Social Security directly and they confirmed zero interaction between the two programs. Your future SS benefits are safe!
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Oscar Murphy
•Perfect - that's exactly the confirmation I needed. Really appreciate everyone's help with this question.
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Nora Bennett
•Glad we could help clear this up for you. Good luck with your job search!
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