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• Standard occupational code reporting for federally recognized tribes

  Standard occupational code reporting for federally recognized tribes Description This rulemaking will enact changes made by House Bill 1684 (2023), which allows, but does not require, federally-recognized tribes to report to the Employment Security Department standard occupational code and job titles for its employees in its wage reports.   Documents CR 101 | Pre CR-102 draft rule | CR 102 | Proposed Rules | Preliminary Cost Benefit Analysis...

• SharedWork for employers/businesses

  SharedWork for employers/businesses SharedWork is a voluntary business sustainability program that provides flexibility to retain employees at reduced hours. This informational video gives an overview showing how thousands of Washington employers have used the SharedWork program to: Support business stability Retain skilled workers Reduce payroll costs Be a smart alternative to layoffs Explore training programs that develop workforce skills What do...

• When will payments start

  When will payments start? The first week you are eligible for unemployment benefits is called your waiting week. You do not get paid for your waiting week.  You must meet the eligibility requirements and submit a weekly claim to receive credit for your waiting week. You must continue to submit weekly claims every week that you want to receive unemployment benefits, unless otherwise instructed. Direct deposit payment You can receive your benefits faster by signing up for...

• Shared Work Program forms & publications

  SharedWork forms and media library On this page: • Information for employers• Information for employees• Audio appearances and publications For employers SharedWork information card (PDF)   Employer form instructions: Fill out a form and send it to us using the SharedWork secure upload. You can also fax a hand-written form to us at 800-701-7754. To fill out a form electronically: Download and save the form to your...

• DUA documents required

  Documents required for Disaster Unemployment Assistance application To be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, you must send us proof that you: Worked for an employer before the November 2021 disaster. or Worked in self-employment before the November 2021 disaster. or Were scheduled before the November 2021 disaster to start a new job for an employer or in self-employment.   If you worked for an employer before the November 2021...

• Projections

  Projections Employment projections provide job seekers, policy makers and training providers an idea of how many jobs exist within industries and occupations, how the number of jobs are expected to change over time and what the future demand for workers will be. Our projections show expected change in employment by industry and occupation, the current and projected employment counts, estimated growth rates and average annual openings. We develop short-, medium- and long-term projections. Short...

• Labor Market Information flyers and brochures library

   Workforce labor market information (LMI) flyers and brochures This is where you will find flyers and brochures on labor market information that show how to use our products, services and tools that are tailored for the employer, job seeker, student, youth, veteran, justice involved individual, researcher, educator, counselor, policy maker and many more. Here you will also find hot topics such as the "Urban versus Rural" brochure showing post recession...

• Resources for Legislative and other government staff

  Resources for Legislative and other government staff ESD offers a variety of services and resources for Legislative and government staff. Along with receiving constituent inquiries from Legislative and other government staff, the Government Relations Office is available to: Help policy-makers connect with ESD divisions and staff for further information or data. Identify subject matter witnesses for work sessions or hearings. Make connections with our partners in the...

• Paid Family and Medical Leave Rulemaking Notices

  Paid Family and Medical Leave rulemaking post-adoption notices Phase one | Phase two Phase one rules post-adoption notice On June 29, 2018, new rules related to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program took effect. The rules provide guidance on: Premium assessment and collection for businesses; The election of program coverage for certain populations; The establishment and operation of voluntary plans; When a conditional premium waiver can be granted; How the...

• Importing wage files

  //      Importing wage files in EAMS Please note: These file specifications do not apply to Paid Family and Medical Leave wage reporting. Details about those employer requirements and processes can be found on their website.  Specifications for the most common wage data file formats: Excel spreadsheet | ASCII-delimited | Tab-delimited | Comma-delimited | Washington State wage format | Federal format | Bulk filing...