If you are terminated are you eligible for unemployment - Washington ESD question

Yes, you can definitely apply for unemployment benefits even if you were terminated. Washington ESD will review your case to determine if the termination was for misconduct or just poor performance. Performance issues usually don't disqualify you unless there was willful misconduct involved. Since you didn't have any written warnings, that actually works in your favor.

I went through something similar last year. Got fired for 'attitude problems' but Washington ESD approved my benefits after about 3 weeks of adjudication. The key is being honest on your application about what happened. Don't try to sugarcoat it, just explain your side of the story clearly.

Actually had luck using Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD when my claim was in adjudication for weeks. They have this service at claimyr.com that helps you actually reach a real person at Washington ESD instead of sitting on hold for hours. There's even a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration trying to get updates on my claim status.

ugh the whole system is so messed up. I got denied initially for a termination and had to appeal. Took MONTHS to get it sorted out. Washington ESD doesn't care about regular people trying to survive.

Just to clarify the rules - Washington ESD will deny benefits if you were terminated for misconduct, but not for poor performance or inability to do the job. Misconduct means willful violation of company rules or deliberate actions that harm the employer. Being bad at your job isn't misconduct.

Make sure you have all your employment documents ready when you apply. Pay stubs, termination letter, any emails or written communications about your performance. Washington ESD might ask for this stuff during the adjudication process.

Just file the claim and see what happens. I know someone who got fired for missing too much work but still got approved because they had medical reasons. Washington ESD looks at each case individually.

The adjudication process can be really stressful. I remember calling Washington ESD dozens of times trying to get an update on my case. Someone mentioned Claimyr earlier and honestly that's probably your best bet if you need to actually talk to someone at Washington ESD. Their phone system is impossible otherwise.

Don't let them intimidate you into not applying. Employers sometimes try to scare people by saying they'll fight the unemployment claim, but most of the time they don't even respond to Washington ESD's requests for information.

I got terminated for 'not being a good fit' which is basically the same as performance issues. Washington ESD approved my claim without any problems. The fact that you worked there for 2 years shows you weren't completely incompetent.

Whatever you do, don't wait to apply. I made that mistake and lost out on a week of benefits because I was scared. You can always withdraw the application if you change your mind, but you can't backdate it if you wait too long.

Been there done that. Got fired from a retail job for not meeting sales quotas even though I was trying my best. Washington ESD didn't even question it, approved me right away. Performance issues are definitely not misconduct.

If you do end up needing to talk to Washington ESD during the process, I'd definitely recommend that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier. I tried calling on my own for weeks and never got through. Used their service and was talking to someone at Washington ESD within an hour.

Remember you also need to start doing your job search activities right away even if your claim is still being reviewed. Washington ESD requires you to be actively looking for work to qualify for benefits.

The whole process is honestly easier than people make it sound. I was terminated for attendance issues and still got approved after adjudication. As long as you're honest and cooperative, Washington ESD is pretty fair about these things.