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Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. You've got a good chance of being approved if it was truly about performance and not misconduct.
Good luck! Remember to keep filing your weekly claims even during the investigation period.
You've got this! Most people in your situation do get approved. Just be patient with the process.
I went through something very similar about 8 months ago. Got let go for "not meeting expectations" but I suspect they just wanted to restructure my position. Filed for unemployment immediately and was approved after about 3 weeks of adjudication. The investigator was actually really fair during the phone interview - they asked both me and my employer detailed questions about the circumstances. My advice: file right away, keep detailed notes about what happened at your job, and don't stress too much about the outcome. Washington ESD really does look at each case individually and performance issues rarely count as disqualifying misconduct unless there was willful negligence involved.
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Just wanted to add that if you worked at Amazon for 8 months, you should definitely meet the minimum earnings requirements for Washington unemployment. Amazon pays well above minimum wage so your base year earnings should qualify you easily. The main thing is just making sure you file accurately and have all your employment dates correct. Good luck with your claim!
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Thanks everyone for all the info! This has cleared up a lot of confusion I had about how Washington ESD calculates benefits. Definitely feel more prepared for when my claim gets processed.
Agreed! This community is so helpful for navigating all the unemployment stuff.
For sure. Washington ESD can be confusing but forums like this make it much easier to understand.
This thread has been incredibly informative! I just wanted to add that for anyone who's still waiting for their claim to be processed, you can actually estimate your weekly benefit amount ahead of time using the gross wage information from your pay stubs. Washington typically replaces about 50% of your average weekly wage (calculated from your highest quarter), but there's a maximum weekly benefit amount that gets updated each year. Having a rough estimate helped me budget while I was waiting for my official determination letter.
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Have you tried the technical support line instead of the claims line? Sometimes the technical support agents can help with basic claim issues or at least transfer you to someone who can. Their queue usually isn't as bad. Also, I've had success with the Spanish line (if you speak any Spanish) and then asking for English assistance once connected. Not ideal but sometimes works in desperate situations.
Just a heads up on this - I tried the Spanish line trick and the agent was pretty annoyed. Said they're trained to immediately disconnect if someone is clearly using it to bypass the English queue. Better to try the technical support option.
I've been dealing with this nightmare for 2 weeks now! What's worked for me is using the callback feature on the eServices website - you have to check it multiple times a day but occasionally they'll have callback slots available. Also found that calling right at 12:30pm sometimes works because that's when some agents come back from lunch and the queue resets slightly. The whole system is broken but don't give up - your benefits are worth the hassle. One more tip: if you have a local WorkSource office, sometimes they can help escalate issues or at least give you better guidance on which phone options to try.
Dmitry Ivanov
my claim took 6 weeks to get approved last time but i still got paid for all those weeks once it went thru. just keep filing weekly and doing job search until u hear back
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Dylan Cooper
•Thanks, that's reassuring to hear that you eventually got paid for those weeks. I'll keep filing and doing my job searches.
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Ryan Kim
Just wanted to add - I went through this exact situation last year when my claim was pending for 3 weeks. The key thing is to treat it like you're already approved from day one. I kept detailed records of every job application, networking event, and even time spent updating my LinkedIn profile. When my claim finally got approved, I received backpay for all those weeks because I had maintained eligibility the whole time. The uncertainty is really stressful, but staying consistent with the requirements is what saved me. Also, if you're having trouble finding 3 activities per week, remember that things like attending virtual job fairs, taking online career assessments, and even researching companies for future applications can count toward your requirements. Good luck with your claim!
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