Can you get unemployment after being fired in Washington state?

Yes, you can potentially get unemployment even if you were fired, but it depends on the reason. Washington ESD will review your case to determine if you were terminated for 'misconduct.' Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were willfully negligent or violated company policy.

File your claim immediately don't wait. Washington ESD has specific guidelines about what constitutes misconduct vs poor performance. Things like theft, violence, or repeated policy violations are misconduct. Not meeting performance standards typically isn't.

I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks about my termination case and could never get through. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration trying to get answers about my adjudication.

washington esd will investigate by contacting your former employer. they'll ask about the circumstances of your termination and whether you violated any policies. if your employer can't prove misconduct you should be approved

I was fired for attendance issues but still got unemployment because I had medical documentation for my absences. The key is having documentation to support your case.

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED! They'll find any excuse to deny your claim and side with the employer. I got fired for bogus reasons and they still denied me initially.

File online at esd.wa.gov as soon as possible. Even if your claim goes into adjudication you want to get it started. Keep filing your weekly claims even during the investigation period.

This is exactly why I keep detailed records of everything at work. Email chains, performance reviews, meeting notes. CYA always.

Washington ESD misconduct standards are pretty high. They need to prove you willfully violated policy or were grossly negligent. Poor performance alone usually doesn't qualify as misconduct under Washington state law.

Make sure you're actively job searching too. Washington ESD requires job search activities even during adjudication. Keep track of your applications.

I was in a similar situation 6 months ago. Used Claimyr to finally talk to someone at Washington ESD about my adjudication status. The agent explained exactly what they needed from me to process my claim faster.

Don't let them intimidate you. If you genuinely tried to do your job and weren't being deliberately negligent, you have a good chance of getting benefits. The worst they can do is say no and then you appeal.

washington esd usually sides with employees unless there's clear evidence of misconduct like stealing or harassment. performance issues are subjective and hard for employers to prove as misconduct

Good luck with your claim! I went through this exact situation and got approved after a 3-week adjudication. The key is being honest about what happened and providing any documentation you have.

Remember to register with WorkSource too if you haven't already. It's required for unemployment benefits in Washington and has some decent job search resources.