If you're fired can you get unemployment benefits from Washington ESD?

You can definitely still apply for unemployment even if you were fired. Washington ESD looks at whether you were terminated for 'misconduct' or not. If it was just performance issues or attendance problems that weren't willful misconduct, you should still qualify for benefits. The key is whether your actions were deliberate violations of company policy.

I was in a similar situation last year. Got fired for what they called 'poor performance' but Washington ESD still approved my claim. The adjudication process took about 3 weeks but I eventually got benefits. You should definitely apply ASAP since there's a waiting period anyway.

Here's what Washington ESD considers misconduct: theft, violence, deliberate violation of company rules, excessive unexcused absences. If your absences were medical and you tried to follow proper procedures, that's not misconduct. Apply for benefits and let them make the determination.

Had a nightmare trying to get through to Washington ESD when I had questions about my termination. Spent hours on hold every day. Finally found this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have this system that calls Washington ESD for you and connects you when someone picks up. Check out claimyr.com if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.

Don't let your employer scare you into not applying. A lot of companies will try to make you think you can't get benefits if you're fired, but that's not true. Washington ESD makes the determination, not your former employer.

ugh this whole system is so confusing. I got fired 2 months ago and still fighting with Washington ESD about my benefits. They keep asking for more documentation and I feel like I'm going in circles.

The key thing to remember is that Washington ESD has to prove misconduct, not the other way around. If they can't show you deliberately violated policy, you should get benefits. Medical issues are protected reasons for absences in most cases.

File your claim online at esd.wa.gov as soon as possible. Don't wait even if you think you might not qualify. The worst thing that happens is they deny you, but at least you'll have started the process.

I got fired for attendance too but my situation was different - I was just being lazy and not showing up. Washington ESD denied my claim pretty quick. But if you have medical reasons that's totally different.

When you file, be completely honest about why you were terminated. Don't try to hide anything because Washington ESD will contact your employer anyway. Just present your side with all the medical documentation you have.

The adjudication process can be stressful but try not to panic. I went through it last year and it took forever but eventually got approved. Washington ESD is just thorough about these cases.

Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication! A lot of people forget to do this and then have to backdate everything later.

Been there done that. Got fired, applied for unemployment, went through adjudication, got approved. The whole process sucks but if you have a legitimate case you'll get through it. Just be patient and document everything.

Don't forget about the job search requirements! Even if you're in adjudication, you need to be looking for work and keeping a log of your activities.

If you do get denied initially, don't give up! You can appeal the decision. I had to appeal mine and won on the second try. Sometimes the first review doesn't consider all the facts.

Another vote for using Claimyr if you need to talk to Washington ESD. I was stuck in adjudication limbo for weeks and couldn't get through on the phone. Claimyr got me connected to an agent who was able to expedite my case review.

Bottom line - medical absences are generally not considered misconduct. You should be fine as long as you have documentation and didn't violate any other major policies. Apply ASAP and don't let them intimidate you.