How soon can you get unemployment after being fired from Washington ESD job?

The waiting period in Washington is typically one week from when you file your initial claim. But if they're questioning the termination reason, it could go into adjudication which takes much longer - sometimes 4-6 weeks depending on their backlog.

Since you mentioned doctor notes, make sure you upload those to your SecureAccess Washington account ASAP. Attendance issues can be tricky - if you had legitimate medical reasons, you might have a good case. The adjudication team will review everything to determine if the termination disqualifies you from benefits.

I was fired last month for similar reasons and mine went straight to adjudication. Took forever to get through to anyone at Washington ESD to check the status. Finally used claimyr.com to get connected to an actual agent who explained what was happening with my claim. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call.

The system is completely broken. They fire you for having the flu then make you wait weeks just to see if you qualify for benefits you've been paying into for years. Makes no sense.

The key thing to understand is that Washington ESD has to determine if your termination was for 'misconduct.' Attendance issues can go either way depending on your employer's policies and whether you followed proper procedures for reporting absences. Having medical documentation definitely helps your case.

same thing happened to me but I got approved pretty quickly. think it depends on how your employer reports the termination reason to Washington ESD

Don't forget you still need to file your weekly claims even while waiting for the adjudication decision. Many people miss this step and it can delay their benefits even further once they're approved. Set a reminder for the same day each week.

The whole process is a nightmare when you're already stressed about money. I remember calling Washington ESD dozens of times before getting through to anyone. Eventually found out about claimyr and wish I'd known about it sooner - would have saved me so much frustration.

Make sure you're looking for work and documenting it properly from day one. Washington ESD requires job search activities and they can audit your log at any time. Even if you're waiting for adjudication, you still need to meet the work search requirements.

The timing really depends on your specific situation and how busy Washington ESD is. When I filed, it took about 3 weeks total but that included a brief adjudication period. Having all your paperwork organized definitely helps speed things up.

ugh this brings back bad memories from when I got fired two years ago. took FOREVER to get my first payment and I was living off credit cards. the stress was unreal

One thing that might help is checking if your employer contests your claim. You should receive a notice if they do, and that's usually what triggers a longer adjudication process. If they don't contest it and your termination reason seems straightforward, you might get approved faster.

Another thing - if you do end up needing to talk to Washington ESD about your claim status, seriously consider using claimyr. I was skeptical at first but it actually works. Got connected to an agent in like 15 minutes instead of spending all day redialing busy signals.

The whole system is designed to make you give up and stop trying to collect benefits. They make it as difficult as possible on purpose. Don't let them wear you down - keep fighting for what you're owed.

Pro tip: screenshot everything in your Washington ESD account regularly. Sometimes the system glitches and information disappears. Having screenshots saved me when I had to appeal a decision.

btw make sure you file your weekly claim every week on the same day. I usually do mine on Sunday mornings so I don't forget

The attendance issue might not be as bad as you think if you have medical documentation. I've seen people get approved even after being fired for attendance when they had legitimate health reasons. Just be honest about everything and provide all the documentation you can.

Keep checking your account daily for updates. Sometimes they ask for additional information and you only have a limited time to respond. Missing those deadlines can really delay your claim.

Hang in there. I know it's stressful waiting for the decision when you need money for bills. Most people do eventually get approved, especially when they have documentation like you do. The process just takes longer than it should.