If you fired can get unemployment benefits in Washington ESD?

You can definitely apply even if you were fired. Washington ESD will investigate the circumstances of your termination during the adjudication process. If you were fired for misconduct, you'll be disqualified, but if it was for performance issues or other non-misconduct reasons, you should be eligible for benefits.

Same thing happened to me 2 months ago. I was fired for 'not meeting expectations' but I filed anyway and got approved after adjudication. The key is being honest about what happened when you file your claim.

If you're having trouble getting through to Washington ESD to check on your claim status, I found this service called Claimyr that helps you actually reach a real person. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Really helpful when you're stuck in adjudication limbo.

DON'T LET THEM INTIMIDATE YOU!! File your claim no matter what they told you. Employers lie all the time about why they fired people to try to prevent you from getting benefits. Washington ESD will do their own investigation.

i got fired last year and still got unemployment so ya you can get it

Here's what you need to know: When you file your initial claim, be completely honest about the circumstances of your termination. Washington ESD will contact your employer to get their side of the story. Then they'll make a determination based on all the information.

I went through this exact situation last year. Got fired for 'poor performance' but it was really because I complained about safety issues. Filed anyway and won my case after they investigated. The whole process took about a month but I got backpay for the waiting period.

The worst thing you can do is not file because you think you won't qualify. Even if you're denied initially, you can appeal the decision. Better to try and get denied than not try at all.

My brother was fired for attendance issues and still got unemployment because he had medical documentation for his absences. Every case is different so definitely file even if you're not sure.

Washington ESD looks at whether the termination was for misconduct connected with work. Things like theft, fighting, or willful violation of policies count as misconduct. Not being good enough at your job usually doesn't.

I used Claimyr when I was dealing with my disqualification appeal and it was totally worth it. Finally got to talk to someone who could explain what was happening with my case instead of just waiting and wondering.

File your claim TODAY. Don't wait. Even if there's going to be an investigation, you want to get the process started as soon as possible. You can't get benefits for weeks before you file.

Been through this whole mess twice now and both times I got approved even though I was fired. First time was for 'not fitting in with company culture' (whatever that means) and second time was for missing deadlines. As long as you weren't stealing or fighting or something serious, you'll probably be fine.

Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while your case is in adjudication! A lot of people don't realize this and then miss out on benefits they were entitled to.

Washington ESD has gotten better about these cases over the years. They understand that most firings aren't for misconduct. The burden is really on the employer to prove you did something that rises to the level of disqualifying misconduct.

One thing to remember is that even if you get initially denied, that's not the end. I got denied at first but won on appeal. Sometimes the initial reviewer doesn't have all the information they need.

Pro tip: when you're describing what happened in your claim, stick to the facts and don't get emotional about it. Just state what happened, when it happened, and any relevant circumstances. Let Washington ESD draw their own conclusions.

Also want to mention that Claimyr thing someone brought up earlier - I ended up using it when I couldn't get through to ask about my job search requirements. Super helpful when you actually need to talk to someone instead of just checking your account online.

Bottom line: file your claim, be honest about what happened, keep filing your weekly claims, and don't give up if you get initially denied. Most people who get fired for performance reasons end up getting approved once Washington ESD investigates.

Just wanted to add that you should also start looking for work right away and keep track of your job search activities. Even if your claim is in adjudication, you'll need to meet the work search requirements once it's approved.