Do I get Washington ESD unemployment if I am fired - need advice

You can still get unemployment even if you were fired, but it depends on the reason. Washington ESD will investigate what they call 'misconduct' - if they fired you for poor performance or not being a good fit, that's usually not misconduct. But if they fired you for breaking rules, stealing, or being insubordinate, that could disqualify you.

File your claim right away! Don't wait. Even if your employer contests it, you have rights. Washington ESD will do what's called an 'adjudication' where they'll contact both you and your employer to get the full story. Performance issues alone rarely qualify as misconduct that would disqualify you from UI benefits.

I went through this exact situation last year. Got fired for 'attitude problems' but really it was because I wouldn't work unpaid overtime. Washington ESD approved my claim after about 3 weeks of adjudication. The key is being honest about what happened and having any documentation you can provide.

If you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to check on your claim status, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually gets you connected to a real agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling busy signals.

The Washington ESD system is so confusing! I filed three weeks ago and my claim is still in adjudication. They want me to keep filing weekly claims but I don't even know if I'll get approved. What if I'm wasting my time?

been fired twice, got unemployment both times. first time took forever because my employer lied about why they fired me but washington esd figured it out. second time was approved right away because it was layoffs

Here's what Washington ESD considers misconduct that would disqualify you: theft, violence, drug/alcohol use at work, excessive absences without good cause, or deliberately violating company policies. Poor performance, personality conflicts, or honest mistakes usually don't qualify as misconduct.

Just apply and see what happens. Worst case they deny you and you appeal. I've seen people get approved for unemployment after being fired for all kinds of reasons. Washington ESD looks at each case individually.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! They'll find any excuse to deny your claim and side with employers. I got fired for 'insubordination' because I refused to work in unsafe conditions and Washington ESD denied me. Had to appeal twice before getting approved.

i was fired for missing too much work but it was because my kid kept getting sick at daycare. got approved for UI after explaining the situation to washington esd during adjudication

If anyone needs to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD about their adjudication, I can't recommend Claimyr enough. Was able to get through and talk to an agent who explained exactly what documents they needed from me to finish reviewing my case.

Washington ESD has gotten better about processing claims since COVID but adjudication still takes forever. Just be patient and keep filing your weekly claims. Most people who were fired for performance issues do get approved eventually.

Same thing happened to my brother - fired for 'performance' but really because his manager didn't like him. Got approved after 4 weeks of adjudication. The key is being completely honest about what happened and not badmouthing your employer too much.

honestly the unemployment system is so overwhelmed they approve most claims unless its obvious misconduct like stealing or fighting. being fired for performance usually gets approved

Document everything you can remember about the firing - dates, what was said, any witnesses, emails, etc. Washington ESD will ask for details during adjudication and the more specific you can be, the better your chances.

Apply ASAP! You can't get benefits for weeks you don't file, even if you're eventually approved. I made that mistake and lost 3 weeks of benefits because I waited to file thinking I wouldn't qualify.

The whole adjudication process is such a black box. You file, they say they're investigating, then weeks later you get a decision with barely any explanation. At least with Claimyr I was able to call and get an actual status update on where things stood.

Got fired 6 months ago for 'not being a good fit' which was code for being older than everyone else. Washington ESD approved my claim after about 5 weeks. Age discrimination is hard to prove but they still approved me since there was no actual misconduct.

just remember you have to do the job search requirements even during adjudication. keep track of where you apply because they can audit your job search log at any time

Bottom line - being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and let Washington ESD make the determination. Most terminations for performance issues result in approved claims.