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• 2021 SharedWork Conference

   (en español) Washington State ESD - SharedWork Conference June 8 - June 9, 2021  WIN with SharedWork - a new path forward to economic recovery. Register for free today!      Keynote Speakers       Acting Commissioner Cami FeekEmployment Security Department Michele EvermoreSenior Policy Advisor US Department of Labor   Serilda Summers-McGeePrincipal & Chief Human Resources...

• Skamania County profile

  Skamania County profile by Scott Bailey, regional labor economist - updated July 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile Overview Regional context Skamania County is located about 40 miles east of the Portland metro area, in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Almost 90 percent of the county is timberland, mostly within...

• Unemployment Insurance Advisory Committee (UIAC)

  Unemployment Insurance Advisory Committee   About the Advisory Committee  The Unemployment Insurance Advisory Committee (UIAC) The Committee is made up of nine individuals appointed by the Commissioner. Three members appointed to represent employers. Three members appointed to represent employees. Three members appointed to represent the general public: RCW 50.12. 200. The Commissioner also delegates a representative from ESD to serve as Chair of the...

• Filing a no payroll report

  Filing a no payroll report All employers must file a tax and wage report every quarter, including employers who have no payroll for a given quarter. You can file a no-payroll report using Employer Account Management Services (EAMS).  Note: If you do not file a tax report each quarter, you will have to pay a penalty.  &#160...

• Get help with layoffs

  Get help with layoffs Avoid layoffs With the SharedWork Program, you can reduce the hours your employees work while they receive partial unemployment benefits. WorkSource also offers a variety of services to help you maintain your workforce during hard times. Retrain and retain - New technology can render your employees’ skills obsolete and lead to layoffs. But it doesn’t have to. WorkSource can work with you to develop a training program to upgrade your current employees’ skills and...

• ID-me

  Verify your identity This page pertains to you only if you are an unemployment claimant who received a message in your eServices account stating that you need to verify your identity using ID.me.   If you did not receive the message, you don’t need to take action on this page. If you did receive the message, you must verify your identity by the date in your letter. Here’s how: Refer to your letter...

• Disaster Unemployment Assistance

  Disaster Unemployment Assistance Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to people who both: Lose or experience interruptions in employment or self-employment because of a major disaster, and Don’t qualify for regular state-funded unemployment insurance (UI). On this page: • About DUA• Current DUA status• DUA eligibility• Filing for DUA• DUA benefits...

• Victims of domestic violence or stalking

  Victims of domestic violence or stalking You may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you had to leave work because you are a victim of domestic violence or stalking. You must show that it was necessary to leave work to protect yourself or your immediate family members from domestic violence or from stalking.  For more information, read Washington state law regarding domestic violence and stalking. Applying for benefits Your mailing address is provided to your former employer and other...

• Worker training/education FAQ

  Worker training/education FAQ Q. What is Employment Security’s role in the workforce training system?A. Employment Security works with the state’s 12 workforce development councils and other partners to administer the WorkSource employment system. WorkSource centers offer a variety of job-finding resources, including workshops on résumés, interviewing, and how to get and keep a job.  The department also administers federal Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA...

• Audits

  Audits We audit employers' records to ensure that wages and hours are accurately reported as required by Washington State's unemployment-insurance laws and rules. Being selected for audit does not mean you violated any laws or rules. How Far Back We Audit We typically request three years worth of records. If an auditor finds questionable business practices, the audit may be expanded. RCW 50.24.190. What We Audit We look at financial documents, accounting and employment records...