If someone simultaneously held2 jobs for over 20 years, would they beto be able to claim unemployment if1 job was terminated?

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If someone simultaneously held2 jobs for over 20 years, would they beto be able to claim unemployment if1 job was terminated?

Does WA state unemployment allow for a standard of living?

Asked on October 1, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Washington

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

I hate to say this but I do not think that unemployment anywhere allows for the standard of living required in this day and age.  I think what you want is for unemployment to look at what you made and base the benefit on that amount and not consider that you have another job.  Some states allow for you to collect unemployment if there has been a reduction in you income.  Like when your hours are cut.  It depends on the amount you have made in total as well as the amount that you make without the other income involved.  There is a calculation that is made based upon your total income before being terminated to determine what you are eligible to receive. Try it.  File.  You really have nothing to lose by doing so.  And then you can review the guidelines in all the booklets they give you.  Good luck.


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