Can you apply for unemployment if you got fired Washington ESD?

Yes, you can absolutely apply for unemployment even if you were fired! Washington ESD will determine if you're eligible based on the specific circumstances. If you were fired for misconduct, that's different than being fired for poor performance or not being a good fit. You should definitely file your claim and let them make the determination.

The key thing Washington ESD looks at is whether you were fired for 'misconduct' vs other reasons. Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were deliberately doing something wrong. Things like theft, violence, or repeatedly violating clear policies would be misconduct.

I went through this exact situation last year when I got fired from my warehouse job. Washington ESD approved my claim even though I was terminated. The process took about 3 weeks total including the adjudication period where they reviewed everything.

Here's what you need to know: file your claim immediately, don't wait. Washington ESD can backdate benefits but only to when you first became unemployed. When you file, you'll need your Social Security number, driver's license, and employment history for the last 18 months including employer names, addresses, and dates worked.

honestly the phone system for Washington ESD is terrible, i spent 3 days trying to get through just to ask a simple question about my claim status. if you need to actually TALK to someone I found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to an agent. there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ and their site is claimyr.com. saved me hours of redialing

Make sure you understand the difference between being fired and laid off on your application. Being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you but you want to be accurate about the circumstances. Washington ESD will contact your employer to verify the reason for termination.

Been there! Got fired from my last job for 'attendance issues' even though I had documented medical reasons for some absences. Still got approved for benefits because Washington ESD determined it wasn't willful misconduct. The whole process was way less scary than I thought it would be.

just a heads up - even if you get approved, you still have to do the job search requirements. its like 3 job search activities per week and you have to keep a log. they can audit you at any time so keep good records

The Washington ESD adjudication process can be nerve-wracking but try not to stress too much. They review thousands of these cases and they're pretty fair about it. If you weren't stealing or doing anything deliberately wrong, you'll probably be fine.

File ASAP! I made the mistake of waiting two weeks thinking I might find another job quickly and it delayed my whole claim. Washington ESD benefits don't start until you file, no matter when you actually became unemployed.

Does anyone know if getting fired affects how much you can receive? I thought I read somewhere that it might reduce your benefit amount but I'm not sure if that's true.

I got fired from my last job for 'not meeting expectations' which was basically the same as performance issues. Washington ESD approved my claim after about 2 weeks of adjudication. My employer didn't even contest it. Sometimes employers are more understanding than you think they'll be.

FYI if your claim goes into adjudication and you can't get through to Washington ESD by phone, that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier actually works. I used it when I needed to check on my adjudication status and couldn't get through after calling for days. Worth checking out at claimyr.com if you get stuck.

Make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file. They'll ask for specific dates and details about your employment. If you have any write-ups or performance reviews, keep those handy in case Washington ESD asks for more information during the review process.

One thing to remember is that even if your claim gets denied initially, you can appeal. The appeal process gives you another chance to explain your side of the story. I've seen people win appeals even after being denied the first time.

don't let anyone scare you about being fired vs laid off. i got fired from 3 different jobs and got unemployment every time. as long as you weren't doing anything really bad, washington esd is pretty reasonable about approving claims

Just wanted to add that you should keep filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is under review. If you get approved, you'll get paid for all those weeks retroactively. If you don't file the weekly claims, you won't get paid for those weeks even if approved.

The bottom line is that performance-related terminations are usually eligible for benefits. Washington ESD distinguishes between being fired for misconduct (which disqualifies you) and being fired for other reasons like performance or not being a good fit (which usually doesn't disqualify you). File your claim and let them make the determination.