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Can I as an IC MT apply for disability and/or unemployment in WA State - Alaska

Posted: Feb 17, 2013

I have been a MT (IC) for over 3 years with a company that has been bought out multiple times in the last 2 years. Recently I was diagnosed with venous insufficiency in both legs and 2 DVTs, due to sitting prolonged hours due to working this job mainly. I have not been working for the past 3 weeks and want to know what my options are for any compensation before I quit as I cannot work the prolonged hours any longer per my many specialists advice. It is not safe to continue to do so. I also have an injured knee which may require surgery once the clots have been addressed fully with weekly ultrasounds. Has anyone been in this situation and have any information about what my options are?

I'm so sorry for your troubles, but sm - Old Anon

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Since you are an IC, you are not eligible for unemployment (unless you have been misclassified according to the IRS) and you will have to check that out with them; and if you are an employee and quit, you are not eligible for unemployment either. Have you tried going to your state's DOL website to see what options are available. Also check out the Social Security website to find out about SSI (Supplemental Security Income). I'm not sure how that works, but maybe you are eligible. I hope you are not self supporting as it is going to be rough until you find some income. How close are you to 62?

This isn't what you were looking for but... - Daisy

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I have back issues and can't sit in a chair so I work sitting in bed with my foot pedal propped up against a pillow. That might help with the venous insufficiency but of course you would still need to get up frequently to prevent DVT.

Disability is possible. Not unemployment - sm

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You are eligible for unemployment only if you paid into it. It's worth checking with the department of labor, anyway. Lots of people are told the are classified as IC, but only the DOL can tell you for sure.

If you want to apply for disability, begin the process now. It takes quite a long time.

collections - me

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You can't claim disability against the company. If you can't work, you could apply for SSDI.

You could TRY to collect UE, I'm not familiar with your state's laws but you'd have to prove you qualify for it.

IC means you own your own business and in most cases means you need to carry insurance policies on yourself.

Good luck.

IC and UI - BeenThere

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If you are a statutory IC employee, you would be eligible for UI since they take out social security and medicare for you.
If not, you would not be eligible. If you worked other jobs and paid into SS, you might be eligible for SSDI since you have doctor's verification of inability to perform work.

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