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Don't let your former employer intimidate you into not filing. I've heard of managers telling people they can't get unemployment if they were fired, but that's often not true. File your claim and let Washington ESD decide.
My manager didn't say anything about unemployment but I could see them being spiteful about it.
Even if they contest it, you have the right to appeal if you disagree with the initial decision. Don't let fear of their reaction stop you from getting benefits you may be entitled to.
Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The circumstances matter. Performance issues, inability to do the job, and conflicts with management are usually not considered misconduct. File your claim and provide honest information about what happened.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now.
Good luck with your claim! Remember to file your weekly claims on time once you get started.
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The appeals process has definitely gotten slower since COVID. Used to be 4-6 weeks total, now it's more like 8-12 weeks. Staffing issues at ESD are real.
Everything government-related seems slower these days. Frustrating when you need the money now.
Wish they'd hire more judges to handle the backlog. This is people's livelihoods we're talking about.
One thing that helped me was setting up direct deposit before my appeal was decided. That way when the back pay came through, it deposited automatically instead of waiting for a check in the mail.
Good tip! I think I already have that set up but I'll double check.
Yeah definitely verify it. Nothing worse than winning your appeal then waiting another week for a paper check.
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My friend told me you can collect unemployment for up to 99 weeks but I thought it was only 26 weeks. Which is correct?
Regular unemployment is 26 weeks maximum. During the pandemic there were extended benefits that went much longer, but those ended in 2021. Your friend might be thinking of the old pandemic programs.
That makes sense. 26 weeks should be enough time to find something new hopefully.
I just want to say thanks to everyone who answered questions here. This thread helped me understand the unemployment system way better than the Washington ESD website did!
Same here! I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.
This community is great for getting real answers about unemployment. Way better than trying to navigate the bureaucracy alone.
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Make sure you understand the difference between being 'able and available' vs 'standby' status. Most people need to be actively seeking work every week, but standby is for specific situations like temporary layoffs.
My layoff is permanent so I think I need the regular unemployment, not standby.
Correct - permanent layoffs require regular UI with job search requirements. Standby is only for when you have a definite return-to-work date.
just remember that if you mess up your weekly claim you usually cant fix it yourself - youll need to call washington esd and good luck getting through! thats why that claimyr thing might be worth it if you make mistakes
I'll be extra careful with my weekly claims then. Thanks for the warning!
Benjamin Johnson
Thanks everyone for all the info. Sounds like I'm stuck with just the workers comp benefits for now. Hopefully my case gets resolved soon so I can get back to work or at least apply for unemployment if I can't find a job right away.
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Zara Perez
•Hang in there. The workers comp process is frustrating but it does eventually get resolved. Make sure you're documenting everything for your case.
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Daniel Rogers
•Good luck with everything. Hope you heal up quickly and can get back to earning full wages soon.
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Aaliyah Reed
This whole discussion makes me glad I have disability insurance through work. Workers comp alone definitely isn't enough to live on if you get seriously injured.
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Ella Russell
•Not everyone has that option though. A lot of construction and manual labor jobs don't offer good disability coverage.
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Mohammed Khan
•True, and even when they do offer it, a lot of people can't afford the premiums on top of everything else.
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