When you get fired from a job can you collect unemployment - Washington ESD eligibility rules?

Yes, you can still collect unemployment benefits in Washington even if you were fired, but it depends on the specific circumstances. Washington ESD will determine if you were discharged for 'misconduct' or not. Performance issues usually don't count as misconduct unless they involve willful behavior or policy violations. You should definitely file your claim and let Washington ESD make the determination.

File your claim ASAP! Don't wait around wondering if you qualify. I got fired from my retail job for being late too many times and Washington ESD still approved my claim. The worst they can do is say no, but you'll never know unless you apply. The adjudication process will sort out whether you're eligible or not.

I was in a similar situation and had trouble getting through to Washington ESD to check on my claim status. The phone lines are always busy and I kept getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ that shows how it works. Made the whole process so much easier.

washington esd is pretty fair about terminations tbh. unless you did something really bad like stealing or fighting they usually approve claims. performance issues are not the same as misconduct and they know employers sometimes use that as an excuse

I work in HR and see this stuff all the time. If your employer documented performance issues with written warnings and improvement plans, it might be trickier. But if they just said 'performance issues' without proper documentation, Washington ESD usually sides with the employee. The burden is on the employer to prove misconduct.

File your claim online through the Washington ESD website. You'll need your Social Security number, driver's license, and employment information for the last 18 months. Don't worry about whether you'll qualify - let them make that determination. The application process is pretty straightforward.

THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS!!! I got fired for 'attitude problems' which is complete BS and Washington ESD still made me wait 6 weeks for adjudication. They always believe the employers over the employees. Good luck but don't get your hopes up.

Just went through this myself. Got fired from a manufacturing job for 'not meeting standards' but Washington ESD approved my claim after about 2 weeks. The key is being honest on your application and explaining your side of the story clearly. Don't embellish or leave out important details.

Make sure you start your job search right away even if you're still in adjudication. Washington ESD requires you to be actively looking for work and you'll need to log your job search activities. Don't wait until your claim is approved to start searching.

I used to work at a call center and got fired for missing too many days (even though I was sick). Washington ESD still approved my claim because they said it wasn't willful misconduct. Performance issues are usually not considered misconduct unless there's clear evidence of intentional poor performance.

Quick tip - when you're trying to reach Washington ESD about your claim status, I found Claimyr really helpful. They got me connected to an agent in like 10 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. Worth checking out if you need to talk to someone at Washington ESD.

Don't let your employer intimidate you into not filing. I've seen too many people get scared off by threats about contesting claims. File your claim and let Washington ESD sort it out. That's what the system is for.

been there. got canned from a restaurant job for 'poor customer service' but really the manager just didn't like me. filed anyway and got approved. washington esd is pretty good about seeing through employer bs

One thing to keep in mind - if Washington ESD determines you were fired for misconduct, you might face a disqualification period. But given what you've described, it sounds like you have a good chance of approval. Performance issues without willful misconduct usually don't result in disqualification.

Just file the claim online at washington esd website. Stop overthinking it. The application will ask for your version of events and you can explain that it was performance-related, not misconduct. Let them decide.

I had a friend who got fired for similar reasons and used some service to help her get through to Washington ESD when she had questions. I think it was called Claimyr or something like that. She said it saved her hours of trying to call. Might be worth looking into if you need to talk to someone about your claim.

Remember to be completely honest on your application. If you try to hide details or exaggerate, it could hurt your case later. Washington ESD will investigate and talk to your employer, so make sure your story is consistent and truthful.

good luck with everything. sounds like you have a solid case for getting approved. performance issues happen and washington esd knows that. just file your claim and keep looking for work while you wait

Update us when you hear back from Washington ESD! Always curious to hear how these cases turn out. Based on what you've shared, I'm optimistic you'll get approved.

One last thing - make sure you file your weekly claims every week even during adjudication. Don't wait until you get approved or you could miss out on benefits for those weeks. The system is pretty specific about this requirement.

I went through almost the exact same situation last year - got fired from my logistics job for "performance issues" but it was really just unrealistic expectations and constantly changing metrics. Washington ESD approved my claim after about 10 days because there was no documentation of misconduct. The key thing is that performance struggles aren't the same as willful misconduct. Since you were genuinely trying to do your job and they never gave you proper written warnings, you should be in good shape. Don't let the stress get to you too much - file that claim ASAP and focus on your job search. You've got this!