Do I get Washington ESD unemployment benefits if I get fired from my job?

It depends on why you're fired. If it's for misconduct or violating company policy, Washington ESD will likely deny your claim. But if it's due to performance issues, downsizing, or other reasons that aren't your fault, you should qualify for unemployment benefits.

I got fired last year for attendance issues and Washington ESD approved my claim after an investigation. They look at whether the employer had clear policies and if you had warnings. Document everything just in case.

I had the hardest time getting through to Washington ESD when I needed to check on my claim status after being terminated. Spent hours calling that 833 number and kept getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr that actually got me connected to an agent in like 10 minutes. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works.

Washington ESD is gonna deny it no matter what!! They denied mine even though I was laid off through no fault of my own. Had to appeal and everything. The whole system is rigged against workers.

This is all really helpful information. I'm hoping it doesn't come to that but at least I know what to expect now.

File your claim immediately if you do get fired. Don't wait thinking you'll find another job quick. The waiting period starts from when you file, not when you became unemployed.

Make sure you understand the job search requirements too. You'll need to log job contacts and be available for work. Washington ESD is pretty strict about that stuff.

i got fired for being late too many times and still got unemployment so dont listen to people saying you cant get it if youre fired

If you do end up needing to contact Washington ESD about your claim, seriously consider using Claimyr. I wasted so much time trying to get through on my own before I found them. Game changer for actually talking to someone.

The key thing is whether the termination was for cause or not. If your employer can prove you did something that violated their policies and you knew it was wrong, that's misconduct. But if it's performance-related or they're just letting you go, you should qualify.

I've been through this whole process twice now. First time I got denied because I didn't understand how to explain my situation properly. Second time I prepared better and got approved. It really depends on how you present your case.

Don't forget you have to register with WorkSource too. That's part of the requirements for getting benefits.

The worst part is waiting for a decision when your claim goes into adjudication. They don't give you any timeline and you just have to wait and hope.

Remember that even if you get denied initially, you can appeal. Lots of people give up after the first denial but the appeals process exists for a reason.

My advice is to be completely honest on your application. Don't try to hide anything or make yourself look better. Washington ESD will find out the truth anyway and lying just makes it worse.

also make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if your main claim is still pending or in adjudication. if you stop filing weekly claims you can lose benefits

The whole system is confusing but once you figure it out it's not too bad. Just follow the rules and keep good records of everything.

One last thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand how much you'll get per week. It's based on your earnings from the past year, not your most recent job.

Hope you don't end up needing this info but at least you'll be prepared if it happens. Good luck with your job situation.

Been following this thread and wanted to add that timing matters too. File your claim as soon as possible after termination, don't wait around hoping things will work out.

Last thought - consider consulting with an employment attorney if the termination seems sketchy or if Washington ESD denies your claim unfairly. Sometimes having professional help makes all the difference.