Can you get unemployment if you are fired from your job in Washington?

You can definitely still apply for unemployment even if you were fired. Washington ESD will investigate the circumstances of your termination to determine if you're eligible. If it was for misconduct, you might be disqualified, but if it was just performance-related or they couldn't prove willful misconduct, you should be fine. File your claim as soon as possible!

Yes, you can potentially get unemployment even if you were fired, but it depends on the reason. Washington ESD will approve your claim if you were terminated for reasons other than 'misconduct.' Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were willfully not doing your job or violating company policies repeatedly after warnings.

I was fired from my last job for being late too many times and still got approved for unemployment. It took about 3 weeks because they had to do an adjudication process to review my case, but eventually I got my benefits. The key is that it wasn't considered 'willful misconduct' severe enough to disqualify me.

Here's what Washington ESD looks for when you're fired: Was it misconduct connected to your work? Was it willful or deliberate? Simple poor performance usually won't disqualify you, but things like theft, violence, or repeatedly violating company policies can. Since you mentioned no formal warnings, that works in your favor.

I went through this exact situation 6 months ago. Got fired for 'not meeting expectations' and was terrified I wouldn't qualify. But Washington ESD approved my claim after about 3 weeks of adjudication. The main thing is being completely honest on your application about why you were terminated.

I had trouble reaching Washington ESD when I needed to check on my claim status after being fired. The phone lines are always busy and I kept getting disconnected. I ended up using this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's even a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. It was a lifesaver when I needed to talk to someone about my adjudication.

Just be prepared - even if you qualify, your employer might contest the claim. My old boss tried to say I was fired for misconduct when it was really just because they were downsizing and wanted to avoid paying severance. Washington ESD saw right through it during the hearing.

ugh the same thing happened to me except my boss was a total jerk about it. Said I had 'attitude problems' when really I was just standing up for myself when customers were being rude. Filed for unemployment anyway and got approved after they investigated. Your employer has to prove misconduct, not just claim it.

this happened to my brother last year got fired for being late too many times but still got unemployment because they never officially wrote him up or followed their own disciplinary policy properly

Performance issues are different from misconduct. I work in HR and I've seen plenty of unemployment claims approved even when someone was fired for not meeting performance standards. The key is whether it was willful misconduct or just inability to perform the job adequately.

The Washington ESD adjudication process is designed to determine if your termination was due to misconduct or just poor performance/business reasons. Document everything you can remember about your employment - performance reviews, any feedback you received, company policies, etc. This will help if they need to investigate your claim.

File your claim ASAP because there's a waiting period before benefits start anyway. Even if your employer contests it, you can still file weekly claims during the adjudication process. You just won't get paid until it's resolved in your favor.

I'm going through this RIGHT NOW and it's been a nightmare trying to get answers from Washington ESD. Filed 3 weeks ago and my claim is still pending adjudication. Can't get through on the phone no matter when I call.

same boat here fired last month for supposedly not following procedures but really they just wanted someone cheaper. got my first unemployment payment two weeks ago after a month of adjudication. hang in there!

Washington ESD has pretty clear guidelines about this stuff. Being fired for gross misconduct (like stealing or fighting) will disqualify you, but being fired for poor performance, not getting along with coworkers, or not being a good fit usually won't. Sounds like your situation falls into the latter category.

I got fired from my job at a call center for having too many sick days and still got unemployment. They said it was attendance issues but I had legitimate medical reasons. Washington ESD approved my claim after reviewing everything. Don't let your employer scare you into not filing.

One thing people don't realize is that being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you, but quitting usually does unless you have good cause. So if you were fired, even if it sucks emotionally, you might actually be in better shape for unemployment than someone who quit.

WASHINGTON ESD IS A JOKE! They take forever to process anything and their customer service is nonexistent. I was fired for supposedly being 'insubordinate' which was complete BS - I just questioned a safety violation - and it took them 6 WEEKS to approve my claim. Six weeks!

Just apply and be honest about everything. The worst they can do is say no, and then you can appeal. I've seen people get approved for unemployment after being fired for all kinds of reasons - attendance, performance, personality conflicts with management, company restructuring disguised as firing for cause.

The key distinction Washington ESD looks for is whether you were fired for misconduct (willful violation of company rules) versus just being let go for business reasons or poor performance. Performance issues alone usually aren't considered misconduct unless you were deliberately not doing your job or ignoring direct orders.

been fired twice in my career and got unemployment both times. first time was for missing too many days (I had undiagnosed health issues) and second time was for 'attitude problems' with my manager. Washington ESD approved both claims after investigating.

Don't let being fired discourage you from applying! The unemployment system exists partly because employers sometimes fire people for unfair or questionable reasons. Washington ESD knows this and they investigate each case individually.

One more thing - when you file your claim, you might want to contact Washington ESD proactively if you're having trouble reaching them. I used a service called Claimyr that connects you directly with agents instead of waiting on hold forever. Really helped speed up my process when I had questions about my adjudication.

Bottom line - file your claim ASAP and don't assume you're disqualified just because you were fired. Many successful claims come from people who were terminated. The adjudication process exists specifically to sort out legitimate claims from ones involving actual misconduct.

Make sure you keep all your documentation from the job - any emails, performance reviews, write-ups, etc. If your employer contests your claim, you'll want to have evidence to support your side of the story during the adjudication process.

When I had to deal with the adjudication process after being fired, I really needed to talk to someone at Washington ESD to explain my situation better. The online system only tells you so much. That's when I found Claimyr - they actually got me connected to a real person who could walk me through what was happening with my claim. Made the whole process way less stressful.

The worst part about being fired is the uncertainty while you wait for the adjudication decision. I spent 3 weeks wondering if I'd get benefits or not. But like others have said, if it was just performance issues and not willful misconduct, you should be approved.

FIRED FOR PERFORMANCE VS FIRED FOR MISCONDUCT - huge difference!!! performance = you get benefits, misconduct = no benefits. sounds like yours was performance so youre probably good

I'm going through the same thing right now - got fired 2 weeks ago for 'not being a team player' which is basically code for they didn't like my personality. Filed for unemployment and now just waiting for them to make a decision. It's nerve-wracking but everyone I've talked to says performance/personality issues usually don't disqualify you.

You mentioned they said you were making too much money - that actually supports your case that it wasn't misconduct. If they wanted to get rid of you for budget reasons but used performance as an excuse, that's even better for your unemployment claim.

My sister got fired from her job at a retail store for being 'too slow' and got unemployment no problem. The employer tried to contest it but Washington ESD said being slow isn't misconduct, it's just not being able to perform the job at the level they wanted. You should be fine.

The fact that you had no formal write-ups or warnings is huge. Washington ESD will look at that and see that your employer didn't follow progressive discipline. That suggests it wasn't really about your performance but something else.

Just wanted to say good luck with your claim! I was in a similar situation last year and it worked out fine. The stress of not knowing is awful but try to stay positive. Washington ESD is pretty fair about these things when it's clearly not misconduct.

One more thing - when you do your weekly claims, make sure you're honest about looking for work and meeting the job search requirements. That's separate from your eligibility issue but you need to keep up with it once you're approved.