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Make sure you understand the difference between being fired 'for cause' vs just being fired. Washington ESD cares about the reason, not just the fact that you were terminated. Performance issues typically aren't considered 'for cause' in the misconduct sense.
My termination letter just says 'performance issues' - nothing about misconduct or violations.
That's actually good for your case. If they're not alleging specific misconduct, it sounds like a standard performance termination which usually qualifies for unemployment.
Don't let this stress you out too much. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Even if they initially deny you, you can appeal the decision. The process exists to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Good luck! Remember that even if your employer contests it, that doesn't mean you won't get approved. Washington ESD makes their own independent determination.
Keep us updated on how it goes! Always helpful to hear about other people's experiences with the process.
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One last tip - if you end up having any issues or questions after the move, don't waste time trying to call Washington ESD the regular way. The wait times are insane and you'll just get frustrated.
Yeah several people mentioned using Claimyr to actually get through to agents. Seems like that's the way to go if I need to talk to someone.
Exactly. I wish I had known about it earlier. Would have saved me so much time and stress trying to get simple questions answered.
Sounds like you've got good advice here. The move shouldn't affect your benefits at all as long as you stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements. Good luck!
Thank you! I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences. This thread has been super helpful.
That's what this community is for! We're all trying to navigate this unemployment system together.
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One more thing - while you're waiting for your appeal, you should keep filing your weekly claims even though you're not getting paid. If you win the appeal, you'll need to have been filing to get the back pay for those weeks.
You might be able to backdate them but it's better to start filing again right away and ask Washington ESD about the missed weeks when you talk to them.
This is why that Claimyr service is so helpful - they can connect you with someone who can answer these kinds of procedural questions without having to wait on hold forever.
Good luck with your appeal! Childcare conflicts are one of the stronger grounds for good cause determinations. Just make sure you document everything clearly and don't give up if it takes a while to get resolved.
Thank you everyone for all the advice! I feel much more confident about appealing now that I understand what I need to do.
Carmen Ortiz
Just to recap the main eligibility requirements: sufficient wages during base period, unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work, actively seeking work, and registered with WorkSource. Based on your situation it sounds like you meet all of these. Don't overthink it - file your claim and let Washington ESD make the official determination.
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Oliver Weber
•Perfect summary, thank you. I'm going to file my claim this weekend and see what happens.
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Carmen Ortiz
•You're welcome! Hope everything works out for you.
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Andre Rousseau
Good luck with your claim! It can be nerve-wracking waiting for the determination but most people who were laid off through no fault of their own end up qualifying. Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while you're waiting for the initial determination.
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Oliver Weber
•Will do. Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice!
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Zoe Papadakis
•You got this! Let us know how it goes.
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