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• Breakouts - Session 6 - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #6 - The Future of Work: Workforce trends and “future proofing” Washington’s workers and businesses (return to all breakout session speakers) MODERATOR: Lewis...

• SharedWork claimant FAQ

  SharedWork employee/participant questions I have tried to apply for unemployment benefits online, but am having trouble. Can someone help me? Yes. Call our customer service for technical assistance, 800-752-2500, option 1. Or go to your employer representative at your place of business to complete and submit a SharedWork Employee Application.   I forgot my PIN number. Can you help me?Of course! Call SharedWork 800-752-2500, option 1 to get immediate help. How do I qualify for...

• Sign up for direct deposit

  Receive your unemployment benefits by direct deposit Please note: You may choose to receive your unemployment benefits by direct deposit or on a debit card. Prior to choosing how you would like to receive your benefits, you must review the debit card disclosure information that explains all the fees relating to the benefits card program.  How to sign up You must sign up for direct deposit online. Sign up when you apply for unemployment benefits. You’ll need your bank or credit...

• Phone application questions

  Questions we ask when you apply by phone Here are all of the questions and prompts you may hear when you apply for benefits by phone. Initial introduction and instruction Answer all questions truthfully. Failure to provide accurate information could result in errors on your claim. You will hear an introduction and with some valuable information. Please listen to all of it so you can make sure the choice you make is correct. Welcome to the Washington Unemployment Claims Center and Automated...

• Statement of benefit charges FAQ

  Statement of benefit charges FAQ Q. What are benefit charges?A. They are unemployment benefits that we paid to your former employees. Q. How do they affect my tax rate?A. For most employers, tax rates increase when more unemployment benefits are charged to your account. Current law requires us to determine your benefit ratio and tax rate by taking the benefits charged against your account for the past four years, and dividing by your reported wages. Q. How do I know when...

• ESD Layoff Assistance

  Layoff assistance   The Employment Security Department (ESD) can help businesses and workers facing major layoffs, and help prevent layoffs from happening.  On this page: • Resources for workers• Resources for employers Resources for workers Has your employer determined a temporary layoff is required? Get help with your job search Employment Security is a partner in the statewide WorkSource system, which offers a variety of...

• SEAP frequently asked questions

  Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) frequently asked questions Eligibility Q. What is the Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)?A. In 2007, the Washington legislature decided that self-employment assistance programs help unemployed individuals and create new businesses and job opportunities. State law (RCW 50.20.250) allows unemployment-insurance claimants identified as likely to exhaust their regular unemployment benefits the opportunity to enroll in self...

• Reimbursable Employers

  Reimbursable employers Unemployment Insurance (UI) Create an account and use EAMS ESD’s Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) is a handy tool for keeping up with your tax account. We recommend all employers create an account in EAMS. Visit the eServices website and begin. Due dates Tax payments are due to the Employment Security Department (ESD) 60 days following the end of the calendar quarter. For example, quarter four ended on Dec 31,...

• GCDE projects

  Governor's Committee on Disability Issues & Employment projects Resources on this page include: Legislative Workgroup | Accessible Communities | Awards | Community Outreach | Membership | Youth Leadership Forum | PROJECTS We have general membership meetings three times a year. Between those meetings, established subcommittees meet to work on special projects that were recommended by each subcommittee and approved by the general...

• Keynotes - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Morning Keynote Speakers (Jump to: Lunch keynote panel  |  Closing keynote speakers)   Bret Bertolin  Senior Economist, Washington State Economic and Revenue...