Can I receive Washington ESD unemployment if I was fired?

Yes, you can potentially receive unemployment benefits even if you were fired, but it depends on the reason for termination. Washington ESD will determine if you were discharged for misconduct or for reasons beyond your control. Performance issues don't automatically disqualify you if you were trying to do the job properly.

I was in a similar situation last year. Got fired for 'not meeting expectations' but Washington ESD approved my claim after investigating. They look at whether you were willfully negligent or just couldn't meet standards despite good faith effort.

File your claim ASAP regardless. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than assuming you're not eligible. The worst they can say is no, but you might be surprised. I've seen people get approved who thought they had no chance.

Just went through this myself and had trouble getting through to Washington ESD to check on my adjudication status. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally found this service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual agent in like 10 minutes. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works.

The key question Washington ESD will ask is whether your termination was for 'misconduct connected with work.' Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were deliberately doing poor work or violating clear policies.

my friend got fired for being late too many times and still got unemployment so i think you'll be fine

I hate how Washington ESD makes you jump through all these hoops just to get benefits you paid into! It's ridiculous that they make you prove you deserve it when you've been paying unemployment taxes all along.

When you file your claim, be completely honest about the circumstances of your termination. Trying to hide details will only hurt you if Washington ESD finds out later. They'll likely contact your employer anyway during the adjudication process.

Been there, done that. Got fired from my retail job for 'poor customer service' but I was dealing with an abusive manager who never trained me properly. Washington ESD approved my claim after I explained the situation. Don't give up hope!

The adjudication process can be nerve-wracking but try to be patient. Washington ESD has to investigate thoroughly to make sure they're making the right decision. It's frustrating but necessary.

I tried calling Washington ESD about my adjudication for weeks with no luck. Someone on here recommended Claimyr and I finally got through to discuss my case. The agent was able to explain exactly what documentation they needed from me.

Remember that even if Washington ESD initially denies your claim, you have the right to appeal. I've seen plenty of people win their appeals with proper documentation and explanation of the circumstances.

File online at esd.wa.gov if you can. It's usually faster than calling or mailing in your application. Make sure you have all your employment information ready including dates and wages.

Just want to add that if you do get approved, make sure you're doing your job search activities and filing your weekly claims on time. Those requirements are strict and can cause issues if you're not careful.

Had the same worry when I got let go for 'not being a good fit' but Washington ESD approved me. They understand that sometimes terminations happen for reasons that aren't the employee's fault. Stay positive!