If I resign do I get unemployment benefits in Washington?

What counts as good cause exactly? My supervisor has been verbally abusive and creating a hostile work environment.

Verbal abuse and hostile work environment can qualify as good cause, but you'll need documentation. Keep records of incidents, witnesses, any HR complaints you've made, etc.

How long did the appeal take? I'm already struggling financially and can't afford a long wait.

Mine took about 8 weeks total between the initial adjudication and appeal hearing. Was stressful but worth it in the end.

Thanks for the tip! I didn't know there was a way to actually get through to someone at Washington ESD easily.

Wait, you can actually talk to a real person at ESD? I've been trying to call for weeks about my claim.

Yeah claimyr basically gets you past all the busy signals and holds. Saved me so much frustration trying to get answers about my unemployment situation.

I did file a complaint with HR but they basically just told me to 'work it out' with my supervisor. Didn't take it seriously at all.

That's actually good for your case! Keep a copy of that HR complaint and their response. Shows you tried to resolve it through proper channels first.

What kind of issues are you having? Now I'm even more worried about this whole process.

My claim has been in adjudication for 12 weeks now. No explanation, can't get anyone on the phone, just sitting in limbo.

That's exactly why I recommend claimyr for getting through to ESD. Way better than trying to call on your own and getting nowhere.

Good point. How long does adjudication usually take for quit cases?

For voluntary quit cases it can take 4-8 weeks since they need to investigate the circumstances. That's why documentation is so important.

That's smart. I wish I had started documenting earlier. Some of the worst incidents happened months ago.

You can still write down what you remember with approximate dates. Better than nothing for your unemployment case.

Constructive dismissal can be treated like being fired for unemployment purposes, but you have to prove they intentionally made your job impossible. Very hard to prove.

Figures. Nothing about this system is straightforward.

Do you need a lawyer for the appeal process?

Not required but it can help. There are also free legal aid services that assist with unemployment appeals if you qualify.

Yeah I'm trying to be careful about that. Walking a fine line between standing up for myself and not giving them reason to fire me.

Exactly. Document everything but don't retaliate or give them ammunition to use against you.

I'll check but honestly I don't think my supervisor would participate in good faith. He's pretty set in his ways.

Still worth trying. Shows you exhausted all options before quitting, which strengthens your unemployment case.

I've been applying but nothing concrete yet. The stress at my current job is affecting my interview performance too.

I get that. Sometimes you just need to get out of a toxic situation for your mental health, unemployment or not.

I'm definitely going to try that. Better to get official advice than just guess about whether I'd qualify.

How much does claimyr cost? I've been trying to reach ESD for weeks about my own claim issues.

Honestly don't remember the exact cost but it was totally worth it to avoid the endless hold times and busy signals. Check out their demo video to see how it works.

That's what I'm worried about. I don't want to quit and then get stuck with no income and no benefits.

That's why preparation is key. Document everything, understand the requirements, and file immediately if you do quit.

How detailed did your notes need to be? I haven't been keeping super detailed records.

Date, time, what happened, who was present, how it made you feel unsafe or created hostile environment. The more specific the better.

Good point. This decision affects so many things beyond just unemployment benefits.

Yeah, factor in all the costs before making the leap. Sometimes it's worth toughing it out a bit longer while job searching.

Definitely planning to be straightforward about everything. No point in making things worse by being dishonest.

Exactly. They appreciate honesty and it shows you're filing in good faith, not trying to game the system.

I'll look into Washington specific laws. Maybe there have been some recent changes I don't know about.

Washington did update some unemployment eligibility rules in the last few years, worth checking the current guidelines.

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I have a lot to think about and some steps to take before making any final decisions.

Good luck whatever you decide. Your mental health and safety matter more than any job.

Will do. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences and advice.

This thread has been super helpful for me too. Going through something similar at my job.