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Medical issues can also lead to denial if they prevent you from working. Washington ESD distinguishes between temporary illness (might still qualify) and permanent disability (usually disqualifies for regular UI).
I have chronic pain but can still work most jobs. How do I prove I'm able and available?
Focus on what you CAN do rather than limitations. If you can perform most jobs in your field with reasonable accommodations, that should qualify you.
The key thing to remember is that most denials can be appealed if you have good documentation and a valid argument. Don't let the initial denial discourage you from fighting for benefits you've earned through your work history.
Thanks everyone for all this information. I'm definitely going to appeal my misconduct determination and gather evidence about my transportation issues.
Good luck! And seriously consider using Claimyr if you need to talk to someone at ESD during your appeal process. Having an actual conversation can make a huge difference in getting things resolved.
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One more thing to understand - unemployment compensation is taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly benefits or pay them later when you file your tax return. I learned this the hard way!
I'd recommend it, otherwise you might owe money at tax time. You can set this up when you file your initial claim or change it later.
Definitely withhold taxes! I owed like $800 when I filed my taxes because I didn't realize unemployment was taxable income.
Bottom line: unemployment compensation replaces part of your lost wages temporarily while you search for new work. It's funded by employer taxes and your past contributions. You have to meet ongoing requirements to keep receiving benefits. Hope that helps clarify things!
Good luck with your claim! The process can seem overwhelming at first but you'll get the hang of it.
If you run into issues with Washington ESD, don't hesitate to ask questions here. This community is pretty helpful for unemployment stuff.
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My advice: don't quit unless you absolutely have to. Start job hunting while you're still employed. If you find something else, you can leave without worrying about unemployment benefits. If you can't find anything and the job is truly unbearable, at least you'll have documentation and a paper trail showing you tried other options first.
You're probably right. I'm just so miserable at work that it's hard to think clearly about the long-term consequences.
I totally get it. Bad jobs can really mess with your mental health. But being unemployed with no benefits is usually worse financially.
One more thing to consider - even if you qualify for unemployment, the benefit amount might be less than you expect. It's typically about 50% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum. Make sure you can survive on that amount before you make any big decisions.
Good point. I should probably calculate what the actual benefit would be and see if I can live on that for a few months while job hunting.
Exactly. And remember you'll need to actively job search and report your activities to keep receiving benefits. It's not just free money - there are ongoing requirements.
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my accountant told me business owners cant get unemployment but after reading this thread im wondering if she was wrong
Many accountants don't fully understand the unemployment eligibility rules for business owners. It's a complex area of law.
makes sense. probably worth looking into myself then
Final thought - even if you think you might not qualify, it's worth filing anyway. The worst case is they deny you, but you might be surprised and get approved.
That's good advice. Nothing to lose by trying.
Agreed. I thought I wouldn't qualify but ended up getting benefits for 6 months while I looked for a regular job.
Jamal Harris
One more thing - if you do get denied initially, you can always appeal. Sometimes the initial determination doesn't capture all the nuances of your situation.
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Malik Jackson
•Good to know. At least there are options if the first decision doesn't go my way.
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GalaxyGlider
•And if you need help reaching Washington ESD during the appeal process, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier might be useful for getting through to an actual person.
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Mei Wong
Just remember that even if you can't get unemployment during the strike, you should be able to resume benefits once you return to work if you become unemployed for other reasons later.
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Malik Jackson
•That's reassuring. The strike doesn't permanently affect your future eligibility?
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Mei Wong
•Right, it's only during the actual labor dispute period that you're disqualified.
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