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• Technical support

  Technical support Fake websites targeting SecureAccess Washington (SAW) users Nov. 16, 2023 Customers who used a search engine to access SecureAccess Washington (SAW) may have fallen victim to a phishing scam. The scam uses sponsored ads that link to different spoofed, or fake, SAW websites that can compromise their personal information. Here’s an example of what the fake websites could look like. For updated information about this issue, read our alert.   On...

• Media contacts

  Media contacts Unemployed workers: If you have a question about your unemployment benefits or if you would like to file a claim using our automated claims support line, call 800-318-6022 or go to eServices online. Media relations staff do not have access to your records and cannot answer questions about your claim. Emails regarding claims will not be answered.  Media relations contacts: media@esd.wa.gov  Regional economists  (back to contacts home)  &#160...

• Benefit extensions

  Benefit extensions Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) The federal PEUC program that extends unemployment benefits ended Sept. 4, 2021. Extended Benefits (EB) Due to the lower unemployment rate in Washington state, the Extended Benefits program ended March 13, 2021. If you still need unemployment benefits Continue filing weekly claims if you have an active unemployment claim You might have weeks available on a regular...

• General forms and publications

  General forms and publications Public-records request In accordance with RCW 42.56.580, Employment Security Dept. (ESD) has appointed Robert L. Page as its public records officer. Contact the Records Disclosure Unit with public-records questions and issues via email, phone, postal mail, or fax. Employment Security Department Records Disclosure Unit P.O. Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507-9046 360-725-9440Fax: 866-610-9225recordsdisclosure@esd.wa.gov Records disclosure Submit general-information...

• Employer taxes forms and publications

  Unemployment taxes forms and publications   Unemployment tax, payment and refund forms Amended tax and wage report (PDF, 138K)  Payment coupon (PDF, 30KB) Refund request form (Claim for refund) EMS 5227 (PDF, 26KB) Request TAX method payment (PDF, 137 KB) Request a tax penalty waiver form (online form) Voluntary election (PDF, 37 KB) Work Opportunity Tax Credit prescreen form 8850 (PDF, 248KB) Work Opportunity...

• ESD Registration - 2020 Eastern Washington Labor Market Symposium

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• Restart your claim

  Restart your claim If you’ve missed filing benefits for: Five or more weeks, you can restart your claim for the current week and optionally request to backdate the reopening in eServices or with a Claims Center agent. Fewer than five weeks, you don’t need to restart your claim. Continue submitting weekly claims from the last week you missed. If you worked during any of those weeks, you must include the hours you worked and your earnings., A portion of your benefits will be deducted...

• Register - 2020 Eastern Washington Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTRATION  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  PRE-SYMPOSIUM TOURSSPONSORS  |  HOTEL RESERVATIONS  |  GETTING TO RED LION CONFERENCE CENTER  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Register NOW for the 2020 Economic Symposium    REGISTER FOR FULL OR HALF...

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits

  Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits   Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the Handbook for Unemployed Workers.   General Q. What are unemployment-insurance benefits?A. Unemployment benefits partially replace your regular earnings and help you meet expenses while you look for another job. They are not based on financial need. While receiving benefits, it’s your responsibility to get back to work as quickly...

• Information needed from the employer

  Information needed from the employer If your worker was discharged, we may ask you the following questions: About the incident What was the specific final incident that caused you to discharge the employee on that day? What date did the final incident occur? What was the date of the discharge? About the policy Is there an employer policy concerning the incident? Was the employee aware of the policy? Is the policy in the employee handbook or posted for employees to see? Did the employee...