Do you get unemployment when fired - Washington ESD eligibility question

You can definitely still file! Being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits in Washington. The key is whether you were fired for misconduct or not. Attendance issues can be tricky - if you had legitimate reasons for the absences (like being sick), that might not count as misconduct.

Washington ESD will investigate your separation through what's called adjudication. They'll contact both you and your employer to get both sides of the story. Even if your employer says it was misconduct, you can present your evidence about why the termination wasn't your fault.

I was in a similar situation last year. Got fired for what my boss called 'poor performance' but I had never received any written warnings. Washington ESD approved my claim after the investigation. The key is being honest about what happened and providing any documentation that supports your side.

File your claim ASAP regardless. Even if there's a chance you might not qualify, it's better to have the process started. You won't get benefits for the weeks you don't file, so don't wait. I learned this the hard way when I hesitated for two weeks after getting laid off.

Had trouble reaching Washington ESD when my claim went into adjudication for a firing situation. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally found this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Really saved me a lot of stress trying to get answers about my claim status.

Just remember that even if you get approved, there might be a waiting week before benefits start. And you'll need to file weekly claims and do job searches. Don't slack on the job search requirements - they're pretty serious about that now.

don't listen to these people saying you'll definitely get approved... if you got fired for attendance thats usually misconduct. my friend got denied for the same thing

The timing of when you file matters too. Your benefit year starts the week you file, not when you were terminated. So if you wait a month to file, you lose those weeks of potential benefits even if approved.

I got fired from a restaurant job for 'insubordination' which was really just me questioning unsafe working conditions. Still got approved for unemployment after explaining my side during the phone interview. Don't assume the worst!

Make sure when you file online that you're completely honest about the reason for separation. If Washington ESD finds out later that you lied or omitted important details, that can disqualify you even if you would have been approved with the truth.

The unemployment system is so broken anyway. Takes forever to get answers and half the time you can't even get through on the phone. At least if you get denied you can appeal, but that takes even longer.

Been through this twice - once approved, once denied. The difference was documentation. First time I had nothing to back up my story, second time I kept records of everything. Save any texts, emails, write down conversations with supervisors.

Also remember that even if you don't qualify for regular unemployment, there might be other programs available depending on your situation. Sometimes people get denied UI but qualify for other assistance.

Quick question - was this your first attendance issue or had you been written up before? That makes a big difference in whether it counts as misconduct.

Whatever you do, don't wait around hoping your employer might rehire you or anything like that. File for unemployment immediately and start looking for new work. Even if you think there's a chance of getting your job back.

I used Claimyr when I couldn't get through to Washington ESD about my adjudication taking forever. Worked great - finally got to talk to someone who could explain what was happening with my case. Much better than calling dozens of times every day.

One last thing - keep filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is under adjudication. If you don't file those weekly, you won't get paid for those weeks even if eventually approved.

Bottom line - you won't know until you try. File the claim, be honest about what happened, provide your documentation, and let Washington ESD make the decision. Don't disqualify yourself before they even get a chance to review your case.