If I am fired do I get unemployment - Washington ESD eligibility question

It depends on why you're being fired. Washington ESD will approve your claim if you're fired for reasons beyond your control, but they'll deny it if you're fired for misconduct. The key is whether your employer can prove you willfully violated company policy or were grossly negligent.

I got fired 6 months ago and Washington ESD approved my claim. Even though my boss said it was for cause, I appealed and won because they couldn't prove I did anything wrong on purpose. The adjudication process took about 3 weeks though.

When you file your claim, Washington ESD will contact your employer to get their side of the story. If there's a dispute about whether you were fired for misconduct, your claim will go into adjudication while they investigate. Make sure you have documentation of your work performance and any attempts to improve.

I had trouble getting through to Washington ESD when I needed to check on my adjudication status after being fired. Spent hours on hold every day for two weeks. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you connected to an actual person. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Saved me so much time and stress.

The Washington ESD system is so broken. I was fired for supposedly being late too many times but I had documentation showing I was only late twice in 6 months due to bus delays. Still took them 8 weeks to approve my claim even with all the evidence.

Here's what you need to know about Washington ESD's misconduct standards: they have to prove you knew the rule, had the ability to follow it, and chose not to. Poor performance or honest mistakes don't count as misconduct. Document everything and be prepared to explain your side of the story.

got fired last year and got unemployment no problem. just file your claim right away and let washington esd figure it out. dont stress too much about it

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now. My employer is clearly building a case to fire me and I'm terrified about what happens next. Following this thread for advice.

Remember that even if your employer contests your claim, you have the right to appeal Washington ESD's decision if they deny you. The appeals process gives you a chance to present your case to an administrative law judge who will make the final decision.

Washington ESD approved my claim after I was fired for 'attitude problems' which my boss couldn't really prove. The key is that they have to show you did something specific and willful, not just that they didn't like you.

Been through this twice unfortunately. First time I got approved immediately, second time it took 4 weeks of adjudication. The difference was how well my employers documented their case against me.

Just want to mention Claimyr again for anyone who needs to actually talk to Washington ESD about their claim status. I used it twice during my unemployment and it saved me probably 20+ hours of calling. The service at claimyr.com really does work.

The whole system is designed to make you give up. I was fired for being 10 minutes late ONE TIME and it took 3 months to get my benefits approved. Had to go all the way to a hearing to prove it wasn't misconduct.

my friend got fired for stealing and couldnt get unemployment so it really depends on what you did. sounds like youre just having performance issues which should be fine

One important thing to remember: file your claim immediately after you're terminated, even if you think your employer might contest it. You can't get benefits for weeks you don't claim, and the appeals process can take months. It's better to file and fight than to wait and lose potential benefits.

Washington ESD's misconduct standard is pretty high. They need clear evidence that you knew the rule, could follow it, and chose not to. Most firings for performance issues don't meet that standard.

I got fired for missing too many days but I had medical documentation for all my absences. Washington ESD approved my claim because protected absences can't be misconduct.

The adjudication process was nerve-wracking but fair in my experience. Washington ESD really does investigate both sides of the story. Just be honest and provide documentation to support your version of events.

Last mention of this but seriously, if you end up needing to contact Washington ESD about your claim, check out Claimyr. The video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ shows exactly how it works and it's way better than the alternative of calling all day yourself.

Bottom line: if you're fired for reasons beyond your control or for performance issues where you were trying to improve, you'll likely get approved. Washington ESD sees the difference between misconduct and just not being the right fit for a job.