Can you file unemployment if fired from your job in Washington state?

Yes, you can definitely file for unemployment even if you were fired. Washington ESD doesn't automatically disqualify you just because you were terminated. The key is whether you were fired for 'misconduct' or not. Attendance issues might not qualify as misconduct depending on the circumstances. You should file your claim right away and explain your situation honestly.

I was fired from my retail job 6 months ago and got approved for benefits. The important thing is that being fired doesn't equal misconduct. If you weren't stealing, fighting, or deliberately violating policies, you'll probably be okay.

You need to file ASAP though. Don't wait around thinking about it. Even if your employer contests it, you can appeal. I had to deal with something similar and ended up using Claimyr to get through to an actual Washington ESD agent who explained everything. The website is claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

File immediately! Even if there's a chance they'll deny you, it's better to get the process started. The worst thing you can do is wait. Your employer will have to provide their side of the story to Washington ESD, and then you'll get a chance to respond.

This is exactly why the unemployment system exists! You worked for 2 years and paid into it. Attendance issues because of legitimate reasons like car trouble and sick kids are not misconduct. File your claim today.

I got fired from my last job too and was approved after about 3 weeks. The key is being honest about everything. Washington ESD investigates both sides before making a decision.

Make sure you have documentation of your legitimate reasons for missing work if you have any. Doctor notes, repair receipts, anything that shows your absences weren't just because you didn't feel like going to work.

The main thing Washington ESD looks for is willful misconduct. Missing work because your car broke down or your kid was sick isn't willful - that's just life happening. You should be fine.

File online at Washington ESD's website. It's actually pretty straightforward. Just answer all the questions honestly and don't try to hide anything.

been there, got fired for being late too many times but still got benefits. attendance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were like deliberately skipping work with no reason

Just wanted to follow up on the Claimyr thing I mentioned earlier. I know it sounds like I'm promoting something but I'm not affiliated with them at all. I just had such a hard time getting through to Washington ESD on my own and this actually worked. Might be worth checking out if you run into issues.

One more thing - make sure you're actively looking for work and documenting your job search once you file. Washington ESD requires proof that you're seeking employment. Keep a log of where you apply and when.

Don't let them intimidate you! Employers sometimes try to scare people into not filing by making it sound like they'll automatically be denied. That's not how it works.

Also remember that even if you get denied initially, you can appeal the decision. I know someone who got denied at first but won their appeal because they had good documentation of their situation.

I work in HR and can tell you that most attendance-related terminations don't rise to the level of misconduct unless the employee was deliberately no-showing with no communication. Sounds like you had legitimate reasons.

File today if you can. The sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits if approved. Don't overthink it - just get the process started.

One thing to keep in mind is that your employer might contest your claim, but that doesn't mean you'll lose. Washington ESD will investigate and make a fair decision based on all the facts.

I used that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier and it really did help me get through to Washington ESD when I needed to talk to someone about my claim status. Worth considering if you run into problems.

Bottom line: file your claim, be honest, and don't assume you'll be denied just because you were fired. The unemployment system is there to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

Just to wrap this up - yes, you can file unemployment if you were fired. Attendance issues due to legitimate reasons like car trouble and sick children are not considered misconduct in most cases. File your claim ASAP and be honest about your situation.