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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 get denied for any reason, don't panic. You have the right to appeal and many denials get overturned. The appeals process is separate from the initial application but it's worth pursuing if you think the decision was wrong.
How long do you have to appeal if you get denied?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination notice to file an appeal. Don't wait until the last minute though.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I'm feeling much more confident about starting my application now. Wish me luck!
Good luck! Feel free to come back and ask questions if you run into any issues during the process.
Thanks to everyone who replied! This has been super helpful. I'm going to start my application this weekend.
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For anyone reading this thread later - document everything during your appeal process. Save all emails, letters, and take notes during phone calls. It really helps if there are any issues with the payment processing.
Great advice! I kept detailed records throughout the whole process and it definitely helped during the hearing.
wish i had done that. now i'm trying to reconstruct what happened months ago for my own appeal
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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.
Oliver Cheng
For what it's worth, my benefit amount was exactly what I expected based on my previous job's wages. Washington ESD seems pretty accurate with their calculations as long as your employers reported everything correctly. The real challenge is just getting through all the paperwork and requirements.
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Chloe Zhang
Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to use that benefit calculator first to get an estimate.
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