Can I collect Washington ESD unemployment if I got fired from my job?

Yes, you can definitely apply for unemployment even if you were fired. Washington ESD will investigate the circumstances of your termination to determine if you're eligible. If you were fired for reasons beyond your control (like performance issues that weren't willful misconduct), you should qualify for benefits.

I got fired last year and still got my benefits. The key is whether it was misconduct or not. Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were doing something deliberately wrong.

File your claim immediately! Don't wait. Even if there's a dispute about eligibility, you want to get your claim started as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more money you potentially lose.

I had a similar situation and couldn't get through to Washington ESD for weeks to check on my claim status. Ended up using Claimyr.com to actually reach an agent - they have this service where they call Washington ESD for you and get you connected. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

ugh the washington esd system is so confusing. i got fired too but they're saying i might have to wait weeks for a decision. this is stressful when you need money for bills

What exactly did they say when they fired you? The specific reason matters a lot for your unemployment claim.

Make sure you understand the difference between being fired for cause versus performance issues. Washington ESD looks at whether your actions were willful and substantial. Simply not being good enough at your job typically doesn't disqualify you from unemployment benefits.

When you file your claim, you'll need to provide your employer's information and the reason for separation. Be prepared that Washington ESD will likely contact your former employer to get their side of the story.

I've been through this process twice unfortunately. The first time I got fired they approved my benefits pretty quickly. The second time took forever because my employer fought it.

THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN! I got fired for bogus reasons and Washington ESD is taking FOREVER to make a decision. Been waiting 5 weeks now and can't even get anyone on the phone!

Quick question - do you have to be actively looking for work while your claim is being reviewed? I'm in a similar situation.

Been dealing with unemployment for months now. The key thing is documentation. Keep records of everything - when you were hired, any performance reviews, the termination meeting, everything.

same boat here, got let go last week

You mentioned no written warnings - that's actually good for your case. Employers are supposed to give progressive discipline before termination unless it's serious misconduct.

Washington ESD adjudication can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks depending on how complicated your case is. Try to be patient but definitely follow up if it's taking too long.

Make sure you file your weekly claims even while waiting for the adjudication decision. If you're eventually approved, you'll get paid for those weeks retroactively.

I was in your exact situation 6 months ago. Got fired, thought I couldn't get unemployment, but Washington ESD approved my claim after reviewing the facts. Hang in there!

One more thing - if Washington ESD denies your claim initially, you can appeal the decision. Don't give up if you get a denial letter.

Update on the Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier - I actually used it again this week to check on a different issue. Still works great for getting through to Washington ESD when you can't reach them directly.

Hope everything works out for you OP. Being fired is stressful enough without worrying about unemployment benefits too.