How do you get denied unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

She was fired for being late too many times. Would that count as misconduct?

Yes, chronic tardiness is typically considered misconduct by Washington ESD. She can still apply and appeal if denied, but she'll need to prove there were circumstances beyond her control.

How do you find out what your base period earnings are?

its on your wage statement when you file. washington esd pulls it automatically from employers

Wait, what's WorkSourceWA? Is that something separate from the regular Washington ESD website?

Yes, it's the state's job search website. You have to register there and log your job search activities. It's linked to your unemployment claim.

That seems harsh. What if someone genuinely can't work full-time?

There are some exceptions for certain circumstances, but generally Washington ESD expects you to be available for the same type of work you had before. She ended up appealing and won after proving she had good cause for the limitation.

Did she use Claimyr to help with the appeal? I used their service when I had issues reaching Washington ESD about my adjudication. They have this video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how they help you get through to an actual agent.

Were you logging your job searches in WorkSourceWA? That's usually why people get denied for the job search requirement.

No one told me about that stupid website! How are people supposed to know about all these hidden requirements?

What if you quit because your boss was making your life miserable but you can't prove it?

you'd need documentation - emails, witness statements, anything that shows the hostile work environment. without proof its hard to win an appeal

So even if she was fired for tardiness, she should still apply?

Absolutely. Be honest about the reason and let Washington ESD make the determination. Sometimes there are mitigating circumstances they'll consider.

My claim was in adjudication for 6 weeks because my employer disputed it. Couldn't get through to anyone at Washington ESD to check on the status.

That's exactly when Claimyr becomes invaluable. I was stuck in adjudication hell for a month until I found claimyr.com. They got me connected to an actual Washington ESD agent within hours instead of days of calling.

That makes sense. Are there any other eligibility requirements people might not know about?

You also can't be receiving certain other benefits like workers' compensation or pension payments. And if you're going to school full-time, that can affect your eligibility unless you meet specific criteria.

Don't panic! The application is pretty straightforward. Just answer everything honestly and completely. You can always call Washington ESD if you have questions.

Have you tried calling them lately? It's impossible to get through!

I had the same problem until someone mentioned Claimyr. They somehow get you connected to Washington ESD agents really quickly. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone urgently.

What about DACA recipients? Do they qualify for unemployment in Washington?

DACA recipients with valid work authorization should qualify, but each case is reviewed individually by Washington ESD.

How much freelance income are we talking about? Like if someone makes $50 one week?

ANY amount has to be reported. I made $75 one week and didn't report it. They found out and not only denied my claim but said I had to pay back benefits. Had to appeal and it was a nightmare.

What's the age cutoff for this? My mom is 62 and might need to file for unemployment.

It's not about age exactly, it's about whether you're collecting retirement benefits and whether you're genuinely seeking work. She should apply and let Washington ESD make the determination.

What's standby status? Is that better than regular unemployment?

standby means you don't have to do job searches because you're expected to return to your job. but you still have to file weekly claims and meet other requirements

Does this apply to old convictions or just recent ones?

It's more about the reason for separation from your most recent job. If you were fired for theft or other criminal activity, that's almost certainly misconduct that would disqualify you.

Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. I'll tell her to apply and be completely honest about everything.

Good luck to your sister! And remember, if she runs into problems reaching Washington ESD during the process, services like Claimyr can be a lifesaver for actually getting through to someone who can help.