Final note for anyone reading this later: if you have questions about unemployment eligibility or your employer contests your claim, document everything and don't hesitate to appeal if you believe you're eligible. The system works when people use it properly.

thanks everyone, this was way more informative than anything i could find on the washington esd website. you all rock!

Whatever you do, don't admit to any policy violations during the interview even if they seem minor. Stick to the facts about your job performance and separation without volunteering potentially damaging information.

Good luck with your interview! Most people who were genuinely trying to do their job and weren't fired for theft or other serious misconduct end up getting approved. Washington ESD knows the difference between poor performance and willful misconduct.

Update us when you hear something! Always curious to see how long it actually takes vs what they say it should take.

Best of luck with your claim! The uncertainty is really stressful but it sounds like you're doing everything right. Keep filing those weekly claims and try to stay positive.

Been on unemployment twice in the past 5 years and the max benefit has definitely gone up each time. It's one of the few things that actually keeps pace with cost of living increases in Washington state.

Thanks everyone for all the detailed info about Washington unemployment maximums. This thread answered way more questions than I expected when I started reading!

hope it all works out for you. the job search grind is tough but something will come through eventually. just keep at it and use all the resources available

Final reminder - make sure to keep detailed records of all your job search activities, income, and any program applications. Good documentation can save you a lot of headaches if questions come up later.