If u get terminated can you collect unemployment Washington ESD

Yes you can definitely apply for unemployment even if you were terminated. Washington ESD looks at the specific reasons for termination - if it wasn't for misconduct you'll likely qualify. Attendance issues can be tricky though, depends on the circumstances.

You should absolutely file your claim ASAP. Even if there's questions about the termination, Washington ESD will investigate during adjudication. Don't wait - you can always appeal if they deny it initially.

I was in a similar situation last year - got terminated for performance issues but still qualified for benefits. The key is being honest on your application about why you were let go. Washington ESD will make the determination based on all the facts.

If you're having trouble reaching Washington ESD to ask questions about your specific situation, I used a 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 helpful when you need to speak to someone directly about termination issues.

DEFINITELY FILE!! I got terminated for attendance too and they approved my claim. The worst they can do is say no and then you appeal. But if you don't file at all you get nothing. Washington ESD looks at each case individually.

depends on what they mean by attendance issues... if you were just late a bunch of times that might be different than having legitimate reasons for absences

Make sure you keep all documentation about your termination - final paycheck stub, any emails or texts about the firing, anything that shows the timeline and reasons. Washington ESD might ask for this during adjudication.

file ASAP the sooner the better. you have nothing to lose by applying and everything to gain if approved

When you file, be completely honest about the termination circumstances. Don't try to make it sound better than it was - Washington ESD will contact your employer anyway and inconsistencies will hurt your case.

Also remember you'll need to do your weekly claims and job search requirements even while your claim is in adjudication. Don't skip those steps or it could delay your benefits.

If you run into issues with Washington ESD not responding or need to check on your adjudication status, that Claimyr service I mentioned earlier has been really helpful for people who need to actually talk to someone at the agency. Much better than trying to call yourself and getting hung up on.

thanks everyone for the advice! I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens. keeping my fingers crossed

got terminated for attendance last year and they denied my claim initially but I appealed and won. don't give up if they say no the first time

the system is set up to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. attendance issues due to family medical stuff sounds like a good case for benefits

make sure you understand the difference between being fired for cause vs being laid off. sounds like your situation might not qualify as misconduct which would be good for your claim

One more tip - when you talk to Washington ESD (whether by phone or through the adjudication process), emphasize that your absences were for legitimate family medical reasons, not just because you didn't want to work. That distinction matters a lot.

worst case scenario they deny it and you appeal. best case they approve it right away. either way you're better off filing than not filing at all

Also heads up - even if your claim gets approved, your employer might contest it later. Don't panic if that happens, just respond to any Washington ESD requests for information promptly.

If you need help navigating any of this or getting answers from Washington ESD directly, I'll mention again that Claimyr service has been really valuable for people dealing with complex termination situations. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to get clarity on your specific case.

update us on how it goes! I'm curious what Washington ESD decides in your case