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Isabella Santos

Who pays unemployment when you get fired - Washington ESD confused about funding source

I got terminated from my job last week for performance issues and I'm trying to understand how unemployment actually works. Who pays unemployment when you get fired - is it my former employer directly or does Washington ESD have some kind of fund? My manager mentioned something about their unemployment taxes going up if I file a claim but I'm not sure if that's true. I've never been fired before so this whole process is confusing. Do I even qualify for UI benefits if I was terminated for performance rather than being laid off?

The whole employer tax thing is interesting. I work in HR and we definitely track our unemployment claims because they affect our tax rate. But we only contest claims when we believe there was actual misconduct, not just poor performance.

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That's reassuring to hear from someone on the employer side. What would you consider misconduct vs. performance?

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Misconduct would be things like theft, harassment, repeatedly violating safety rules, or refusing to do assigned work. Missing deadlines or not meeting sales goals would typically be performance issues.

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Just want to echo what others have said - don't let your employer discourage you from filing. I was told the same thing when I got fired and it turned out I was eligible the whole time. Washington ESD will investigate and make their own determination regardless of what your employer says.

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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information. I feel much more confident about filing my claim now.

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Good luck! The whole process can be stressful but it's there to help people in situations exactly like yours.

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Olivia Garcia

How long do you have to be working to get unemployment benefits in Washington?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits here in Washington. I've been at my current job for about 8 months but before that I had a few different jobs over the past 2 years. Some people are telling me you need to work for a full year, others say it's different. Does anyone know the actual requirements for how long you have to be working to get Washington ESD unemployment benefits? I'm worried I might not have worked long enough.

Bottom line - if you've been working regularly for the past year or two, you almost certainly qualify. The earnings threshold isn't that high and you just need wages in 2 quarters. Don't stress too much about it.

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Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I feel much better about the situation now.

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Glad we could help! Hope you don't need to file but at least now you know you'd probably qualify if you do.

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One last thing - make sure to keep good records of all your employment if you do file. Pay stubs, W-2s, anything that shows when you worked and how much you earned. Makes the process much smoother.

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Great tip! I'll make sure to gather all that documentation just in case.

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Yuki Tanaka

Washington ESD unemployment benefits if fired - do you get unemployment if you're fired?

My manager terminated me last Friday for what they called 'performance issues' but I think it was really because I complained about unsafe working conditions at our warehouse. I've been paying into unemployment for 8 years and never filed a claim before. Can I still get Washington ESD benefits if I was fired? I'm worried they'll deny me because it wasn't a layoff. Has anyone dealt with this situation?

honestly the whole system is confusing but from what i understand getting fired doesnt automatically disqualify you. they look at why you got fired not just that you got fired

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That makes sense. I feel better about my chances now after reading everyone's responses.

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yeah just be honest when you file and let washington esd sort it out. they deal with this stuff all the time

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File your claim this week! There's a waiting period anyway so the sooner you get the process started the better. Even if it goes to adjudication you'll get back pay for the weeks you were eligible once it's approved.

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Good luck! Remember to file your weekly claims even during adjudication to preserve your benefit weeks.

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And if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your case, don't waste hours on hold - check out that Claimyr service. Really made a difference for me.

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Carmen Vega

How can I get unemployment benefits in Washington - complete beginner here

Hi everyone, I just lost my job last week and I'm completely lost about how to apply for unemployment benefits. I've never done this before and honestly don't even know where to start. Can someone walk me through the basic steps of how to get unemployment benefits? I keep seeing different websites and I'm not sure which one is the official one. Also, how long does it usually take to get approved? I'm really stressed about paying my bills next month.

Update: I tried that Claimyr thing and actually got through to Washington ESD today! Finally got my adjudication issue resolved. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.

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That's great news! I'll definitely keep that option in mind if I need it.

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Glad it worked for you too! It really is a lifesaver when you can't get through the normal way.

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Good luck with your claim! The whole process is stressful but once you get through the initial setup it becomes pretty routine.

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Thank you! I'm going to start my application tonight.

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Keisha Williams

How much of your pay do you get for unemployment in Washington state?

I'm about to file for unemployment benefits with Washington ESD for the first time and I'm trying to figure out what to expect financially. I was making $4,200 a month at my last job before getting laid off. Does anyone know how much of your regular paycheck you actually get from unemployment? I've heard different things from people and want to plan my budget accordingly. Also wondering if there's a maximum amount they'll pay regardless of what you were making?

If your claim goes into adjudication for any reason, that can delay everything even more. Mine was held up for 6 weeks because they needed to verify my separation reason with my employer.

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It's when they need to investigate something about your claim before approving it. Could be separation reason, wage discrepancies, or other issues. Not everyone goes through it but it's pretty common.

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If you do get stuck in adjudication, definitely try calling Washington ESD to check on status. I used Claimyr to get through and found out there was a simple form I needed to submit that nobody told me about.

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The bottom line is that unemployment benefits are meant to be temporary assistance, not full salary replacement. It'll help with basic expenses but you'll probably need to adjust your budget significantly. Start cutting non-essential expenses now if you haven't already.

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Yeah I've already started doing that. Cancelled some subscriptions and will probably need to look at my housing situation if this goes on too long.

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Smart thinking. The sooner you adjust to living on less, the less stressful the whole experience will be. Good luck with your claim!

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