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• Citizenship and legal rights

  Citizenship and legal right to work As a condition of eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits, federal regulations require that each claimant declare under penalty of perjury whether he or she is a citizen or national of the U.S. An individual who is not a citizen or national of the U.S. must present alien registration documentation to verify he or she is authorized to work in the U.S. Employment Security Department (ESD) verifies an individual’s immigration...

• WARN requirements

  WARN reporting requirements The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires companies planning a mass layoff to notify workers 60 days before the closure. WARN compliance information U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) provides compliance guidelines for layoff notification requirements.  Use USDOL's compliance assistance page for more information. Use a USDOL WARN advisor wizard to determine if notification is required. How to report a layoffCompanies...

• WOTC application instructions

  How to apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) To apply online, you need a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account and a WOTC account. See instructions below. In Washington state, the Employment Security Department is responsible for processing WOTC applications. We determine the eligibility of every hired individual and complete all certifications within federal guidelines. Application deadlinesApplications must be submitted through our online filing system within 28 days of the...

• Guidance - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) eligibility questions

  Guidance for answering the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) eligibility questions This page will help you answer questions on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) application and weekly claims. The PUA program expired on the week ending Sept. 4, 2021.   If you never applied for PUA but believe you have past weeks to claim You can apply through Oct. 6, 2021, but the week ending Sept. 4 is still the last payable week for PUA benefits. That means, if you...

• Unemployment-insurance benefits FAQ

  Unemployment-insurance benefits FAQ   What is the current unemployment rate? Employment Security publishes the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate once a month on the labor-market information section of our website. The...

• UI customer service one stop

  UI customer service one-stop      IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME APPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS? If so, please first visit our Unemployment section to learn more about unemployment benefits.  You will find answers to most of your questions, including: What are unemployment benefits? How do you know if you're eligible? What is the application process? What do you do after you apply? HAVE YOU ALREADY APPLIED FOR UNEMPLOYMENT?...

• 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...

• Unemployment benefits forms and publications

  Unemployment benefits forms and publications   Forms for your claim Job search log (PDF, 59KB)Used for tracking your employer contacts and in-person workshops you attend to try to find a new job. Earnings deduction chart (PDF, 147KB)Shows how much we deduct from your weekly benefits when you report earnings. Unemployment Insurance Claim form (fillable PDF) Used for submitting weekly certifications when unable to file missed weeks online or by...

• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Small Business

  Small Business Information Learn more about small business assistance grants and employer reporting requirements at paidleave.wa.gov/small-businesses....

• Facts and Figures Report

  Facts and Figures Report – July 2024 The Facts and Figures Report is prepared monthly and posted after the county press release as a quick reference for employees, legislators, partners and others who may be interested.  What is included in the Facts and Figures? Unemployment rates Monthly job growth or loss Data for unemployment claims and benefits Long-term unemployed data Average wage/minimum wage Unemployment taxes/trust fund WorkSource...