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Can I quit my job and claim unemployment in Washington?

At my job I walk up and down stairs. My knee has develped Rheumatoid arthritis and I can hardly walk now although I am using a cane and still attempting to work 3 days a week. If I quit my job can I claim and receive unemployment til I find another job without stairs?

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3 Responses to “Can I quit my job and claim unemployment in Washington?”

  1. ocularnervosa says:

    Nope, if you quit you can’t get unemployment. But you can apply for disability.

  2. Planets. says:

    If you quit you’re not eligible for unemployment in any way.

  3. Box says:

    You are more likely to receive disability than unemployment benefits. Talk with your local government branch, then with your employer about maybe getting on disability for a short time; in most states, quitting your job disqualifies you for unemployment.