Can you get denied Washington ESD unemployment for being fired?

That's reassuring. There was no stealing or anything like that - just disagreements about how to handle certain tasks. Should I mention the personality conflicts when I file?

Be honest but stick to facts. Focus on the performance aspect rather than personal conflicts. Washington ESD will likely contact your employer anyway during adjudication.

How long did the adjudication process take for you? I'm in a similar situation and stressed about the wait time.

About 3 weeks for me, but this was during the busy season. Could be faster now.

Never heard of that but sounds too good to be true? How much does it cost?

I was skeptical too but it actually worked. They don't charge upfront - you only pay if they get you connected. Way better than listening to that busy signal for hours.

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I was never written up or given any formal warnings about my performance.

But what if your employer lies about the reason? My boss told Washington ESD I was fired for misconduct when it was really just budget cuts.

That's what the adjudication process is for - Washington ESD investigates both sides. You can provide documentation and your version of events.

That's what I'm afraid of! How did you handle the stress while waiting?

honestly just tried to stay busy with job applications and kept telling myself it would work out eventually

This! My employer tried to claim I was fired for cause but Washington ESD saw right through it when they couldn't provide any documentation of warnings or progressive discipline.

Good to know they actually investigate rather than just taking the employer's word for it.

You're right - I'll file this weekend. Better to have it processing than to wait and potentially miss out.

Exactly! And make sure you keep doing your weekly claims even during adjudication or you'll lose those weeks.

This is exactly why I used Claimyr! The regular Washington ESD phone lines are impossible. Definitely check out their service if you need to actually talk to someone.

Might have to try that. This waiting game is killing me financially.

That's been my experience too. They really seem to focus on whether it was willful misconduct rather than just any reason for termination.

This thread is making me feel so much better about my situation. Thank you everyone!

Great advice! I still have access to my work email for a few more days so I'll save anything relevant.

Yes! I wish someone had told me this. I lost access to everything right away and had nothing to back up my side of the story.

What was the difference in how you presented the two cases to Washington ESD?

First time I had to admit I messed up. Second time I focused on how I was meeting job requirements but management had unrealistic expectations and communication issues.

My former supervisor did hint that I probably wouldn't qualify for unemployment. Now I'm wondering if that was just to discourage me from applying.

Definitely sounds like intimidation tactics. Employers sometimes don't want to deal with the unemployment claim process so they try to discourage people from filing.

Yes, the job search requirements are the same regardless of why you became unemployed. You'll need to log your job search activities weekly.

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure I understood all the requirements upfront.

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm going to file my claim tomorrow and try to stay positive.

Good luck! Remember to be completely honest in your application - it's better than having inconsistencies come up later.

How long were you in adjudication before using their service?

About 5 weeks with no updates. Called using Claimyr and found out they just needed one more piece of documentation from me. Got it resolved within a few days after that.

This has been so helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences!

Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly for you.