Washington ESD unemployment after getting fired - do people who get fired get unemployment benefits?

Yes, you can definitely get unemployment benefits even if you were fired, but it depends on the reason. Washington ESD will review your case to determine if you were terminated for 'misconduct' or not. Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless it was willful negligence or deliberate violation of company policy.

I got fired 6 months ago for attendance issues and still got my unemployment approved by Washington ESD. The key is being honest on your application and during any adjudication interviews they might schedule.

Definitely apply right away even if you're not sure about eligibility. The worst they can do is deny it, but you might be surprised. I had a friend who thought she wouldn't qualify after being fired but Washington ESD approved her claim because the employer couldn't prove willful misconduct.

Been trying to reach Washington ESD for weeks about my adjudication case and can never get through their phone lines. The wait times are insane and I keep getting disconnected after waiting 2+ hours. Found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me connected to a live agent in under 10 minutes. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS!!! They make it so complicated and confusing on purpose. I got denied initially even though I was clearly fired for bogus reasons and had to go through the whole appeal process. Took 3 months to get my benefits.

Same boat here - got let go last month for 'not being a good fit' which seemed like BS to me. Filed my claim anyway and it's been in adjudication for 2 weeks now. The waiting is killing me financially.

For anyone dealing with adjudication delays, remember you can still file your weekly claims even while the adjudication is pending. If you're approved, you'll get back pay for those weeks. Just make sure you're actively job searching and documenting it properly.

honestly most ppl i know who got fired still got unemployment unless they did something really bad like stealing or fighting at work. performance stuff usually doesnt disqualify you

The burden of proof is on the employer to show misconduct. If they can't prove you willfully violated policies or were grossly negligent, Washington ESD will typically approve your claim. Document everything about why you were fired and be prepared to explain your side during adjudication.

My sister went through this exact situation 6 months ago. Fired for 'performance' but it was really because she complained about workplace safety issues. Washington ESD approved her claim after adjudication because the employer couldn't prove misconduct. Don't give up hope!

Quick update for anyone struggling to reach Washington ESD - I used that Claimyr service mentioned earlier and finally got answers about my adjudication case. Turns out there was missing paperwork I didn't even know about. Sometimes you really do need to talk to a human to sort these things out.

File immediately and don't let them intimidate you. I've seen too many people who were clearly eligible for benefits get scared away by employers threatening to contest their claims. Washington ESD makes the decision based on facts, not threats.

been there done that got the tshirt. fired from 3 different jobs over the years and got unemployment every time. employers like to scare you but unless you were stealing or something major youll probably be fine

The important thing is to be completely honest on your application. Don't try to make yourself look better or hide details about why you were fired. Washington ESD investigators can easily verify information with your employer, and lying on your application is actually misconduct that can disqualify you.

Remember you also need to be actively looking for work and keep a job search log. Washington ESD requires 3 job search activities per week and they do random audits to verify compliance. Don't let this requirement catch you off guard.

One more thing - if you do get approved, make sure you understand when your benefits start. There's usually a waiting week, and if you had any severance pay or vacation payout, that might affect when your benefits begin. Plan your finances accordingly.

Bottom line: apply now, be honest, keep records of everything, and don't let anyone tell you that being fired automatically disqualifies you. Performance-related terminations are approved for benefits all the time in Washington state.