Washington ESD unemployment if company fires you - am I eligible?

Yes, you can absolutely file for unemployment if you were fired! Washington ESD doesn't automatically disqualify you just because you were terminated. The key is whether you were fired for 'misconduct' or not. Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless it was willful neglect of duties.

I got fired last year and still got my benefits. The company tried to fight it but Washington ESD ruled in my favor. You should definitely file your claim as soon as possible.

File immediately! I tried calling Washington ESD for weeks to ask about my eligibility after being fired and could never get through. Finally used claimyr.com and got connected to an agent in like 10 minutes. They explained the whole process and I was able to file that same day. There's even a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works.

The fact that you mentioned safety violations is important. If you were fired for raising legitimate safety concerns, that could actually work in your favor. Washington has whistleblower protections that might apply to your unemployment case.

DONT LET THEM SCARE YOU! Companies try to intimidate people into not filing for unemployment all the time. I was 'fired for cause' and still got my benefits because Washington ESD determined it wasn't misconduct.

Just to clarify the process - when you file, Washington ESD will contact both you and your former employer to get both sides of the story. They'll look at whether your actions constituted 'misconduct' under their definition. Poor performance usually doesn't qualify as misconduct unless it was deliberate.

i got fired and got unemployment no problem. just apply online at washington esd website

One thing to remember - even if your employer contests your claim, you'll still get benefits while the adjudication is pending. Just make sure to keep filing your weekly claims.

My brother got fired for being late too many times and still got unemployment. The company didn't even bother to contest it. I think most employers don't want to deal with the hassle.

Make sure you gather any documentation you have - emails about the safety issues, your employment records, anything that shows you were trying to do your job properly. This will help if there's an adjudication.

Don't overthink it. Just file the claim. The worst case scenario is they say no and you're in the same position you're in now. But there's a good chance they'll approve it.

If you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD about your specific situation, seriously consider using Claimyr. I spent weeks trying to get through on my own and it was so frustrating. Worth every penny to actually get answers.

i was wondering the same thing when i got fired. turns out most people who get fired can still get unemployment unless they did something really bad

The key distinction is between being fired for 'misconduct' versus being fired for other reasons. Misconduct typically involves things like theft, violence, willful violation of company policy, or gross negligence. Poor performance or personality conflicts usually don't qualify.

File as soon as possible! There's no waiting period for applying, and the sooner you file, the sooner you can start receiving benefits if approved.

Just remember you'll need to be actively looking for work and report your job search activities. But yes, being fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment benefits.

My advice is file first, ask questions later. The application process will walk you through everything you need to know.

Good luck with your claim! Most people in your situation end up getting approved. Just be honest about what happened and let Washington ESD make the determination.

Update us on how it goes! I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from hearing about your experience.

One more thing - if you do get approved and your employer contests it later, don't panic. The adjudication process is pretty fair and they really look at the facts. I had my employer contest my claim and Washington ESD still ruled in my favor after reviewing everything.