Do you get paid unemployment if you get fired from Washington ESD

Thanks! How do I prove it wasn't misconduct? I don't have any documentation about the safety complaints I made.

Keep records of everything you can remember - dates, witnesses, any emails or texts. Washington ESD will contact your employer for their side of the story too.

How long did it take for your claim to get approved? I'm so stressed about this whole process.

like 3 weeks but that was because they had to do an adjudication to decide if i was eligible

I'm on the website now but it's asking for so much information. Do I need my old pay stubs?

Yes, gather your pay stubs from the last 18 months if possible. You'll also need your employer's contact information and the exact reason they gave for firing you.

Is that legit? I've never heard of paying someone to make phone calls for you.

Yeah it's totally legit. They don't ask for any personal info, just make the call and connect you when an agent picks up. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

Sounds too good to be true but if it works... I might try it if I can't get through on my own.

Oh no, that sounds terrible. Did you eventually get your benefits?

Eventually yes but it took 4 months and cost me a fortune in legal fees. Should have used something like that Claimyr service the other person mentioned instead of fighting it alone.

That's really helpful! Should I mention the safety complaints when I file my claim?

Absolutely. Document everything about the unsafe conditions and your complaints. If they retaliated against you for reporting safety issues, that's wrongful termination.

This is good advice. I work in HR and we see this kind of retaliation more than we should. Safety complaints are protected under state law.

What happens during adjudication? Do they interview me?

they might call you and they'll definitely contact your employer. just be honest about everything

How many jobs do I need to apply for each week?

It depends on your situation but generally 3 job search activities per week. That includes applications, interviews, networking events, etc.

Make sure you register with WorkSource Washington too. That's required for unemployment benefits.

Have you tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier?

Not yet but I'm getting desperate. Might give it a shot tomorrow if I can't get through again.

Seriously try Claimyr - claimyr.com. I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Got through to Washington ESD in under 30 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own.

That's reassuring. I was worried one denial would be the end of it.

Nope! You have appeal rights. The key is filing everything on time and keeping good records of all your communications.

That gives me hope. My situation seems less serious than arguing with customers.

yeah you should be fine especially with the safety complaint angle. thats protected stuff

I've been working steadily for 3 years with no issues at my previous jobs. Does that help?

Definitely! That shows a pattern of good work history. One performance-related termination won't necessarily disqualify you.

6 weeks?! I can't wait that long. I have bills to pay now.

I know, it's insane. That's why people are using services like Claimyr to skip the phone queue. Wish I'd known about it earlier.

I'm filling out the application right now. Thanks for the push!

Good! And don't forget to file your weekly claims even while waiting for approval. That's super important.

I wish I had saved emails about the safety issues but I didn't think to do that at the time.

Try to remember dates and witnesses. Even if you don't have written proof, your testimony still matters in the adjudication process.

Of course not! I just want to make sure I explain everything correctly.

good just be honest about why you got fired and let them make the determination

Thanks! I'll add that to my to-do list. This is all so overwhelming.

I know it seems like a lot but take it one step at a time. File the claim first, then worry about the other requirements.

Thank you so much everyone! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I feel much more confident about filing now.

You're welcome! Hope everything works out for you. Keep us posted on how it goes.

Noted! I'll mark that down. Hoping it doesn't come to that though.

Hopefully it won't, but it's good to know your rights just in case.

I'm going to sit down tonight and write out everything I can remember with dates and details.

That's smart. The more detailed your records, the better your case will be during adjudication.

That's encouraging! Did you have to do anything special to get approved?

nah just answered their questions honestly when they called for the interview. they could tell it wasnt misconduct