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Zoe Walker
This has been really informative. I manage people and honestly didn't realize that firing someone for performance wouldn't necessarily disqualify them from unemployment. Good to know from the employer side too.
Emma Bianchi
•That's why it's important for employers to document performance issues properly and provide coaching/warnings before termination. Makes the process clearer for everyone involved.
Zoe Walker
•Absolutely. We've been working on improving our performance management processes partly for this reason.
I went through something very similar about 6 months ago - got fired from my retail job for "not meeting sales targets" even though I was trying my best. I was really worried about applying for unemployment because I thought getting fired meant automatic disqualification. But everyone here is right - performance issues are totally different from misconduct in Washington ESD's eyes. I filed my claim and got approved within about 3 weeks. The key is to be completely honest about what happened and don't try to sugarcoat anything. They'll figure out the truth anyway when they contact your employer. My advice is definitely file immediately - you're losing money every day you wait, and based on what you described, you have a really good chance of getting approved. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, but you'll probably be fine.
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UPDATE: I finally got through to ESD this morning! The agent told me they were waiting for income verification from my previous employer, who apparently never responded to their request from August. The agent said since it's been over 30 days with no employer response, they can process my claim based on the documentation I provided. She said I should see a decision within 5-7 business days! I'm so relieved!!
Evelyn Kim
•That's great news! Glad you got some clarity. This is exactly why getting through to an actual person makes all the difference with ESD claims.
lucky you got thru! im gonna try calling again tmrw
Jacob Lewis
Congrats on finally getting through and getting answers! Your experience is exactly what I went through last year - my claim was stuck for months because my former employer never responded to ESD's requests. It's so frustrating that the system doesn't automatically move forward after a reasonable time period, but at least once they make the decision to process without employer input, it moves pretty quickly. Fingers crossed you get your approval soon! And thanks for sharing the update - it gives the rest of us hope that persistence pays off.
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mine just came in guys! check ur accounts
Ava Garcia
•Still nothing in my account yet. Typical ESD inconsistency. 🙄
Justin Evans
•@Ava Garcia Hang in there! Based on what Sofia mentioned about the ACH processing delays, yours might come through tonight or early tomorrow. The banking systems seem to be releasing them in batches rather than all at once.
QuantumQueen
Just wanted to update this thread - my payment finally came through around 8:30 PM last night! So for anyone still waiting, it seems like the ACH delays Sofia mentioned are real. I bank with Chase and it took about 30 hours longer than usual. Definitely going to keep this thread bookmarked for future reference since it sounds like the timing is getting more unpredictable lately.
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Just wanted to follow up - were you able to file your new claim yet? The sooner you start that process, the better, even while you're working on the overpayment situation. Remember that your claim effective date is based on when you apply, not when you got laid off, so every week you wait is potentially lost benefits.
Yes! I filed my initial claim yesterday. It took forever because I had to create a new SAW account (forgot my old login). Now I'm working on the overpayment paperwork and trying to reach someone at ESD to discuss my specific situation. Thanks for checking in!
Great to hear you filed your claim! That's the most important first step. While you're working on reaching ESD, just wanted to add a few practical tips: 1. Keep detailed records of all your attempts to contact them (dates, times, what happened) - this can help support your good cause explanation if needed. 2. When you do get through, ask them to email you a summary of what was discussed. ESD agents sometimes give conflicting information, so having it in writing helps. 3. Consider filing your weekly claims even if they're taking money for the overpayment - you're still building a benefit year and establishing your claim. 4. If you haven't already, gather all your employment documents from the warehouse job (pay stubs, termination notice, etc.) in case ESD needs them during processing. The system is definitely frustrating, but you're taking all the right steps. Hang in there!
Luca Ferrari
after u get approved the weekly payments come super fast tho. like 2-3 days after filing each week
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Romeo Quest
I'm going through the exact same thing right now - applied mid-December and still pending after 3+ weeks. It's so frustrating not knowing what's happening or how much longer it will take. Reading all these responses is both helpful and terrifying... 9 weeks?! I really hope mine doesn't take that long. Thanks for posting this question, at least now I know I'm not alone in this situation. Going to try calling again tomorrow and see if I can get through to someone who can give me an update on my claim status.
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