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• Unemployment eligibility for workers

  Unemployment eligibility for workers The decision to allow or deny benefits is based on the information provided to us. That’s why it is so important for you as an employer to provide your side of the story in a timely manner. We review all documentation and fact-finding in the case. Fact-finding is any verbal or written communication with us that relates to the separation, such as phone interviews we conduct and responses to notices we send out. We then weigh the available information,...

• Federal employees

  Federal employees  You may be eligible for unemployment benefits in Washington state if: If you were a federal employee in the past 18 months, and Your official duty station of your last federal employer was in Washington, or You are a current Washington resident and you, Are a U.S. citizen and your official duty station was outside the U.S., or Have worked in Washington after your last federal employer. You should have received the following forms from your federal civilian employer...

• Federal Bonding

  Federal bonding The fidelity bonds issued by the Federal Bonding Program (FBP) protect employers against employee fraud and dishonesty. Employers receive the bonds free-of-charge as an incentive to hire these applicants. The FBP was designed to reimburse the employer for any loss due to employee theft of money or property up to $25,000 during the first six months of a selected individual's term of employment. The mission of the FBP is to give employers the peace of mind that you can safely...

• Shared Work

  Shared Work Description In February of 2020, Governor Inslee proclaimed a State of Emergency in Washington in response to COVID-19. The Department filed a series of emergency rules to support the state’s emergency response, one of which expanded access to the Shared Work program. There are two spots in WAC Chapter 192-250 where employers who have been registered in Washington for six months or less are excluded from participating in the Shared Work program: the entirety of WAC 192...

• UI trust fund

  Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund This report provides information on Washington state’s employer contributions, benefits and UI trust fund current and projected balances. The Employment Security Department’s unemployment trust fund projections are reviewed and adjusted three times a year (July, September and November). The adjustments are made by changing several variables in the trust fund model. The variables are sourced from the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council’s (ERFC) economic...

• About LMEA - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT About the Labor Market and Economic Analysis division    The Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) division within the Employment Security Department provides data and analysis of...

• About LMEA - 2021 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  DAY 1 SPEAKERS  |  DAY 2 SPEAKERS  TABLE NETWORKING TOPICS  |  VIRTUAL TOURS  |  SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT About the Labor Market and Economic Analysis division    The Labor Market and Economic Analysis (LMEA) division within the Employment Security Department provides data...

• Deferred payment contract

  Deferred payment contract Set up a payment plan State law requires businesses to pay all taxes owed, plus interest and penalties for late payments. If you are unable to pay the full amount due, there are two preferred options: Set up a Deferred Payment Contract (DPC); or Make monthly payments in advance (rather than quarterly payments). Contact your Tax Account Management Center to find out more and set up a plan. Benefits of payment plans Allows you to maintain your...

• Commissioner’s Review Office

  Commissioner’s Review Office The Commissioner’s Review Office is responsible for issuing final legal Decisions of Commissioner in unemployment-insurance benefits and tax cases. A case originates from a written determination issued by the department.  An employer or benefits claimant dissatisfied with the department’s determination may appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings. An administrative law judge holds a hearing at which the parties submit their documentary evidence and...

• Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages

  PLEASE NOTE: This site is under construction, for complete "Labor Market Information," please visit our current Employment and economic information site.  Thank you. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) is a federal/state cooperative program that measures employment and wages in industries covered by unemployment insurance. Data are available by industry and county and used to evaluate labor trends, monitor major industry...