Washington ESD unemployment benefits if you get fired - am I eligible?

You can absolutely file for unemployment even if you were fired! Washington ESD doesn't automatically deny benefits just because you were terminated. The key question is whether you were fired for "misconduct" - things like stealing, violence, or willful disregard of company policies. Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless you were deliberately not doing your job.

same thing happened to my brother last year, he got fired for "attitude problems" but still got his unemployment approved after like 3 weeks of adjudication

Here's what you need to know about Washington ESD eligibility when fired: You're eligible UNLESS you were terminated for misconduct connected to your work. Simple performance issues, personality conflicts, or even multiple infractions that aren't willful typically won't disqualify you. The employer has to prove misconduct, not just that they fired you. File your claim immediately - you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

I had such a hard time getting through to Washington ESD when I was dealing with my termination case. Spent weeks trying to call and getting hung up on. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach a human agent. They have this demo video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ. Saved me so much frustration when I needed to check on my adjudication status.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS!!! I got fired for "insubordination" because I refused to work mandatory overtime on a Sunday and they STILL denied my benefits. These employers lie constantly and Washington ESD just believes whatever they say. Prepare for a fight!

wait so if I got fired for being late too many times would that count as misconduct? asking for a friend lol

I work in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly. Washington ESD really does look at each case individually. Performance-based terminations rarely result in benefit denials unless there's clear evidence of willful misconduct. Document everything from your employment and be prepared to provide your side of the story during adjudication.

Just want to add that even if your initial claim gets denied, you can appeal! I got fired for "poor performance" at a call center and Washington ESD initially denied my benefits. I appealed and won because the employer couldn't prove I was deliberately performing poorly. Don't give up if you get that first denial letter.

been there dude, getting fired sucks but at least washington has decent unemployment benefits compared to some states. file asap because there's a waiting period anyway

One thing to remember is that Washington ESD will send a questionnaire to both you and your employer asking about the circumstances of your termination. This is normal - don't panic when you get it. Answer honestly and provide as much detail as possible about your side of the story.

My cousin got fired from Boeing for "attitude issues" last year and still got unemployment. The key is that Washington ESD has to determine if what you did rises to the level of misconduct that would make you ineligible. Simple personality conflicts or performance issues usually don't qualify.

I tried using that Claimyr service someone mentioned earlier when I was having issues with my terminated claim. Actually worked pretty well - got through to a Washington ESD rep the same day instead of calling for weeks. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation.

Just remember that you need to keep filing your weekly claims even during adjudication! I made that mistake and had to call to get it straightened out. Don't let your claim go inactive while they're deciding your case.

The fact that you were complaining about legitimate safety violations could actually help your case. Washington has pretty strong worker protection laws and retaliation for safety complaints is taken seriously. Make sure to emphasize that connection when you file.

honestly the worst part about getting fired is the uncertainty about money. at least with unemployment you know you'll have something coming in while you job search. washington esd isn't perfect but the benefits are decent

Update us on how your claim goes! Always curious to hear how these termination cases turn out. Sounds like you have a decent shot at getting approved based on what you've described.

One more tip - when you're doing your job search activities for Washington ESD, keep good records. They can audit your job search log and you don't want any issues there on top of dealing with the termination adjudication.

I had a similar situation where I complained about workplace issues and then got fired a few weeks later. Used Claimyr to get through to Washington ESD and explain the timeline to an actual person. Really helped having someone who could look at my account and understand the connection between my complaints and the termination.

Bottom line: file your claim ASAP. Even if there's a chance it gets denied, you're losing money every day you wait. Washington ESD can't pay you for weeks before you filed, so get that application in tonight!