Washington ESD unemployment eligibility if you're fired - what qualifies?

Being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from Washington ESD unemployment benefits. It depends on WHY you were fired. If it was for misconduct, then yes you'd be disqualified. But if it was for performance issues, attendance problems, or just not being a good fit, you can still qualify. You should definitely apply and let Washington ESD make the determination.

You should apply regardless. Even if your employer contests it, you can appeal any disqualification. I got fired from my retail job for being late too many times and still got approved for UI after explaining my situation during the adjudication process.

I had a similar situation where I couldn't get through to Washington ESD to check on my claim status after being fired. Spent hours calling and either got busy signals or got disconnected after waiting on hold. Found this service called Claimyr that calls Washington ESD for you and gets you connected to an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows exactly how it works.

The key thing is to be honest on your application about why you were terminated. Washington ESD will contact your employer anyway, so don't try to hide anything. If they fired you for performance and not misconduct, you should be fine.

ugh the washington esd system is so confusing!! i got fired from my job at target for missing too many shifts but i was having car trouble. do you think that counts as misconduct? im scared to apply because what if they deny me and then i cant reapply later?

From what I understand, Washington ESD looks at whether your termination was due to willful misconduct connected to your work. Things like poor performance, lack of skills, or good faith errors usually don't disqualify you. But deliberate violations of company policy or criminal behavior would.

I got fired for supposedly 'not following procedures' but really my manager just didn't like me. Still got my unemployment approved after adjudication. Washington ESD seems pretty fair about distinguishing between actual misconduct and employers just making excuses.

Make sure you apply as soon as possible! There's a waiting period before benefits start, and you can't get paid for weeks before you actually file your claim. Even if there's adjudication, the process starts when you apply.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! I got fired for 'attitude problems' which was really just me standing up for myself when my boss was being abusive. Of course Washington ESD sided with the employer initially but I appealed and won. Don't let them intimidate you!

Here's the thing - even if your employer contests your claim, that doesn't mean you'll be denied. Washington ESD makes the final determination based on state law, not what your employer wants. They look at the specific circumstances of your termination.

Quick question - if you get approved for unemployment after being fired, do you still have to do the job search requirements? I'm planning to start looking right away but wondering about the formal requirements.

My brother went through this exact situation last year. Got fired from his construction job for 'safety violations' that were really just normal accidents. Took about a month to get approved but he did get his benefits. The key is providing your version of events clearly.

Another tip - if you do need to talk to Washington ESD about your claim status or adjudication, Claimyr can save you hours of calling. I used it when I needed to provide additional information about my termination and got through immediately instead of waiting all day.

Performance issues are usually not considered misconduct unless you were deliberately performing poorly despite warnings and training. Sounds like you have a good case for benefits.

dont overthink it just apply! worst case they say no and you appeal. i got fired for 'insubordination' which was really just me asking questions about unsafe working conditions and still got approved after explaining the situation

Washington ESD has pretty clear guidelines about what constitutes misconduct for disqualification purposes. Generally it has to be something that shows willful disregard for the employer's interests or deliberate violation of reasonable workplace standards.

I work in HR and see these cases all the time. Unless there was theft, violence, or blatant policy violations, most terminations don't rise to the level of misconduct that would disqualify someone from unemployment benefits.

Update us on how it goes! I'm in a similar situation and curious about the process. Good luck!

One more thing - make sure you keep all documentation about your termination. If there's adjudication or an appeal, having emails, write-ups, or other records can be really helpful in presenting your case.

Just wanted to echo what others said about Claimyr - when my adjudication was taking forever and I couldn't get through to Washington ESD, they got me connected to an agent who explained exactly what additional info was needed. Definitely worth using if you hit roadblocks.