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Liam O'Sullivan

Washington ESD misconduct determination - how to fight misconduct for unemployment benefits

Got hit with a misconduct determination from Washington ESD after my employer reported I was terminated for attendance issues. The thing is, I had legitimate medical reasons for my absences and provided documentation to HR multiple times. My claim was initially approved but now they're saying I'm disqualified due to misconduct. I've never dealt with this before - what's the process to fight misconduct for unemployment? Do I need to appeal or is there another way to challenge this decision?

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice on this thread. I'm in a similar situation and this has given me a lot of direction on how to proceed with my own misconduct appeal. It's reassuring to know others have successfully fought these determinations.

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This whole thread has been super helpful. Wish I had found this community earlier when I was dealing with my own Washington ESD issues.

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Agreed! Having real experiences from people who've been through this process is so much more valuable than just reading the official websites.

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Final thought for anyone reading this later - document everything from the very beginning if you think your employer might claim misconduct. I learned this the hard way. Save emails, keep copies of policies, document conversations. It makes the appeal process so much easier.

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Even if you think you're in good standing with your employer, it's worth keeping records. You never know when things might change.

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Excellent advice for others reading this. I was lucky that I kept my medical documentation, but I could have done better with email records.

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Effie Alexander

If u get fired can u collect unemployment - Washington ESD eligibility?

Got terminated from my warehouse job last week for what they called 'performance issues' but honestly I think it was just because I complained about safety violations. Been working there for 8 months and never had any write-ups before this. Can I still file for unemployment with Washington ESD if I got fired? I heard different things from people - some say you can't get benefits if you're fired, others say it depends on the reason. Really stressed about this because I need to pay rent next month and job hunting is taking forever. Anyone know how this works with Washington state unemployment?

The bottom line is Washington ESD looks at whether you were fired for misconduct that was willful and substantial. Reporting safety violations is actually protected activity, so if that's why you were really terminated, you have a strong case for benefits. Don't let the employer intimidate you.

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I'm feeling a lot better about this after reading everyone's experiences. Going to document everything and be ready for the adjudication process.

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That's the right approach. Stay organized with your documentation and be honest about what happened. Washington ESD deals with these situations all the time.

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UPDATE: Just want to thank everyone for the advice and encouragement. Filed my claim this morning and already got the confirmation. Now just waiting to see what happens with the adjudication process. Fingers crossed!

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You did the right thing by filing immediately. Hope everything works out for you.

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If you need to reach Washington ESD during the process, remember that Claimyr option. Much easier than trying to get through on your own.

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Anthony Young

How am I eligible for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD?

I'm really confused about whether I qualify for unemployment benefits in Washington state. I worked for a small restaurant for about 8 months before they laid me off last week due to slow business. Before that I had a part-time retail job for like 6 months. I've never filed for unemployment before and the Washington ESD website is overwhelming with all the requirements. Do I have enough work history? What exactly makes someone eligible? I'm 23 and this is scary not knowing if I can get help while looking for another job.

Quick question - are you a US citizen or authorized to work? That's another basic eligibility requirement I don't think anyone mentioned yet.

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Yes, US citizen born here. Thanks for checking though!

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If your claim gets denied for any reason, don't panic. You can appeal most decisions and a lot of initial denials get overturned. But based on what you've described, I don't see why you wouldn't qualify.

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Hopefully I won't need to worry about appeals, but good to know that's an option.

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And if you do need to deal with appeals, having a way to actually reach Washington ESD agents is crucial. That's another situation where services like Claimyr really help.

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Raj Gupta

If I get fired can I apply for unemployment - Washington ESD eligibility question

My boss has been making comments about my performance lately and I'm worried I might get terminated soon. If that happens, would I be able to file for unemployment benefits through Washington ESD? I've been working at this company for 2 years full-time. I'm not sure what the rules are about getting fired vs quitting when it comes to UI eligibility. Anyone know how this works?

Hope everything works out with your job situation. But if not, at least you're prepared now and know what steps to take. The unemployment system isn't perfect but it does help people get through tough times.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more prepared now for whatever happens.

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Been following this thread and learned a lot. Saved it for reference since you never know what might happen in today's job market.

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Smart thinking. Better to be prepared and not need it than the other way around.

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Sean Murphy

What day of the week do you get paid for unemployment with Washington ESD?

I just started collecting unemployment benefits and I'm trying to figure out when exactly I'll receive my payments each week. I filed my first weekly claim on Sunday and it shows as processed, but I have no idea what day of the week Washington ESD actually sends out the money. Is it the same day every week? I need to plan my bills around this but can't find a clear answer anywhere on their website.

One more thing - make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time every week. If you miss the deadline, it can delay your payment even if you file late.

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You do, but it's midnight on Sunday. So technically early Monday morning. I always file mine on Saturday or Sunday afternoon to be safe.

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I learned this the hard way when I filed Monday morning thinking I was still on time. Had to wait an extra week for that payment.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful info! Sounds like I can expect my payment Tuesday-Thursday most weeks, with Wednesday being the most common. I'll set up those bank alerts and stop checking my account every 5 minutes lol.

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Exactly! You've got the right idea. It becomes routine pretty quickly.

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Welcome to the club none of us wanted to join! But seriously, this community is great for getting questions answered.

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