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• Unemployment insurance - fighting fraud FAQ

  Unemployment insurance - fighting fraud FAQ Q. What kind of fraudulent practices are committed against the unemployment-insurance system?A. Both claimants and employers can commit fraud against the unemployment system. The most common types of claimant fraud include failing to look for work, not reporting income and continuing to collect benefits after returning to work.  Until 2006, Employment Security was doing a decent job of identifying and prosecuting fraud by claimants, but...

• Statement of benefit charges

  Statement of benefit charges At the beginning of each quarter, we mail a Statement of Benefit Charges to employers who had unemployment insurance benefits charged to their accounts during the previous quarter. Review the statement to determine if the information is correct. Here are two questions to help you determine if the information is correct: Is this a former employee? Why did your former employee leave your company? If the information on the form is correct, do not return it. If the...

• WA Cares Fund

  WA Cares Fund Ensuring all Washingtonians have access to affordable long-term care when they need it. Washington is the first state in the nation to make long-term care more affordable for workers. As many of us watch our parents and grandparents age, we start to wonder, “who will take care of me when I get older and how will I afford it?” WA Cares Fund gives members access to a lifetime benefit amount they can use on a wide range of long-term services and supports—should you...

• Acceptable training programs

  Acceptable Training Benefits training programs An acceptable training program is a course of education that: Takes place at a school or training facility and in a training program on the Eligible Training Provider List approved by the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Provides you with skills that will allow you to get a job in an occupation that is in high demand in your labor market, as determined by your local workforce development council. Is not primarily...

• Importing wage files in EAMS

  Importing wage files in EAMS   The information on this page: Applies if you are reporting wages for only one employer at a time. If you want to submit wages for multiple employers at one time, follow the bulk-filing specifications. Does not apply to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) wage reporting. Find details about PFML employer requirements and processes on the Paid Leave website. Data file formats we accept EAMS accepts wage data...

• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Voluntary Plans

  Voluntary Plans Voluntary plans are employer-run paid family and/or medical leave insurance programs. Employers can choose to use a voluntary plan for family leave, medical leave or both. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, all Washington employers must offer paid family and medical leave whether it's through a voluntary plan or the state plan. The voluntary plan guide is intended to give you the information you need to successfully apply for a voluntary plan. The guide includes the...

• Benefit year end

  Benefit year end What is a benefit year? Your benefit year is the 52-week period when you can receive unemployment benefits on your claim. It usually begins the Sunday of the week you first apply for benefits. How many weeks of benefits do I get in a benefit year? You are typically entitled to up to 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits during your benefit year. You might use up your benefits before the end of your benefit year. If that happens, you...

• Reporting zero hours

  Reporting zero hours When should you report zero hours for an employee who has received wages? The following are the most common reasons for reporting wages and zero hours: Back payReport any payments you made to an employee to adjust the wages that you reported in a previous quarter.  Bonus Report any bonuses you paid an employee for hours worked in a previous quarter.  Cafeteria plan / 401K plan Report the amount you paid to cover the cost of a benefit plan that ensures continued...

• About Employment Security

  About Employment Security VisionEveryone in Washington has full access to the opportunities, power and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential. MissionWe contribute to healthy communities by providing people equitable access to resources that improve economic security. Core values Access Love Belonging Equity Stewardship Download definitions of core values Related informationJobs with Employment Security  |  ESD Leadership  |  2024...

• ESD Layoff Assistance - Employees

  Layoff assistance for employees The Employment Security Department (ESD) can help employees and employers facing major layoffs or temporary hard times.  (Go back to ESD layoff assistance homepage)   The information included here is intended to assist employees and job seekers.  Information for employers can be found on our Layoff assistance for employers page.  WorkSource - Although ESD is no longer the &quot...