If you get terminated can you collect unemployment in Washington - confused about eligibility

That's a relief to hear. They cited performance but I think it was really about personality conflicts with my manager. Should I mention that in my application?

Be honest but stick to facts. Focus on the official reason they gave you for termination rather than speculation about underlying motives.

How long did the adjudication process take? I'm worried about how I'll pay bills while waiting.

Mine took about 3 weeks. The waiting was stressful but I eventually got approved and received back pay for the weeks I was waiting.

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check that out if I run into issues reaching them.

Never heard of that service but anything that helps get through to Washington ESD sounds useful. Their phone lines are always busy.

That's not accurate. While the process can be frustrating, most legitimate claims do get approved. It's important to provide complete and honest information.

Easy for you to say. I've seen plenty of people get screwed over by Washington ESD for bogus reasons.

Generally you need to be terminated or have 'good cause' to quit to qualify for benefits. Simply quitting because you don't like your job usually disqualifies you.

ok good to know, thanks

Adjudication is normal when there's a separation issue like termination. They need to investigate the circumstances to determine eligibility. Don't panic - just be ready to provide documentation if they request it.

Same thing happened to me. The adjudication process is standard procedure for most terminations. They'll probably contact your former employer too.

Good point, I'll make sure to file every week. Do I need to do job searches while waiting for adjudication to complete?

Yes, you still need to meet the job search requirements. I think it's 3 job contacts per week in Washington but double check that.

I might need to try that if this drags on much longer. How quickly were you able to get through?

Much faster than calling directly. Within a day or two I was talking to an actual Washington ESD representative who could check my claim status.

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's reassuring to hear from someone who went through something similar.

Yeah the waiting sucks but most people do get approved eventually if they weren't fired for serious misconduct.

Keep any termination paperwork, performance reviews, emails related to your termination, and your work schedule/pay stubs. Also document any unemployment you received.

Perfect, I have most of that stuff already saved. Better to be over-prepared than caught off guard.

Is there a specific format I need to use for the job search log or can I just keep my own records?

You can use your own format but make sure to include employer name, position applied for, date, and method of contact. Some people use a simple spreadsheet.

Good to know there's an appeals process. Hopefully I won't need it but it's reassuring to have options.

Yeah the appeals process exists for a reason. Sometimes the initial decision is wrong and gets overturned.

Yes, they typically contact the employer to get their side of the story. It's part of the fact-finding process. Your employer is required to respond to these inquiries.

Makes sense I guess. Just hope they stick to the facts and don't try to make me look worse than I already do.

I felt the same way but try to think of it as them making sure the system is fair for everyone. They have to verify eligibility somehow.

True, I just wish it was faster. Bills don't stop coming while you wait for them to make a decision.

Misconduct usually involves willful or deliberate violation of company rules. Poor performance due to inability rather than unwillingness is typically not considered misconduct for UI purposes.

That distinction makes sense. Intent seems to be the key factor in determining eligibility.

Seems like a lot of people have had success with that service. I'll definitely keep it in mind if I need to speak with someone urgently.

Yeah, especially when you're dealing with time-sensitive issues like adjudication. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.

I've been checking daily but it just says 'adjudication in progress' with no other details. Pretty frustrating.

Yeah the online system isn't great for details. Sometimes calling is the only way to get real information about what's happening.

Thanks for the practical advice. I hadn't thought about other assistance programs but that's a good backup plan.

Yeah, no shame in using available resources while you're between jobs. That's what they're there for.

Congratulations! That's great news. Make sure to continue filing your weekly claims and meeting job search requirements.

Awesome! Similar timeline to what I experienced. Now the hard part is finding a new job but at least you have some income security.

Great outcome! Glad you didn't need to use Claimyr in the end, but good to know it's there if anyone else needs help reaching Washington ESD.

Told you it would work out! Performance issues rarely qualify as misconduct. Best of luck with the job search.