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• WARN requirements

  WARN reporting requirements The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires companies planning a mass layoff to notify workers 60 days before the closure. WARN compliance information U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) provides compliance guidelines for layoff notification requirements.  Use USDOL's compliance assistance page for more information. Use a USDOL WARN advisor wizard to determine if notification is required. How to report a layoffCompanies...

• When will payments start

  When will payments start? The first week you are eligible for unemployment benefits is called your waiting week. You do not get paid for your waiting week.  You must meet the eligibility requirements and submit a weekly claim to receive credit for your waiting week. You must continue to submit weekly claims every week that you want to receive unemployment benefits, unless otherwise instructed. Direct deposit payment You can receive your benefits faster by signing up 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...

• Have this information ready

  Have this information ready You need to provide us with the following information, whether you apply for unemployment benefits online or by phone. The online application system logs out after 15 minutes of inactivity, so please save frequently. The phone system will also hang up after a short period of inactivity. So please have your information ready! Your Social Security number. Your name (as shown on your identification document) and birthdate. Your citizenship status. If you're not an U...

• Consent agreements

  Summaries of consent agreements resulting from lawsuits against Employment Security Duncan vs. Turner | Nava settlement | O'Brien, et al, vs. ESD | Othello Community Hospital | Pregnancy/disability    Duncan vs. Turner In 1987, the legislature passed a law giving claimants the option of filing for an alternate base year. Before this law was passed, if a claimant didn't have 680 hours worked in their base period (first four of...

• 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...

• Home

  New to unemployment? Unemployment benefits may be available if you have recently lost your job.     Start here Need help with your job search?  WorkSource reemployment specialists offer in-person and virtual services throughout the state.    Visit the WorkSource site For employers:  Required reporting of SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) codes started with reporting for fourth quarter of 2022. Learn more about...

• Online application questions

  What we ask when you apply for unemployment online You need to provide us with certain information whether you apply for unemployment benefits online or by phone. You will need: Your Social Security number. Federal law requires you provide this to receive benefits. The name and address of your very last employer, regardless of how long you worked there or what type of work you did. The date you last worked for your very last employer. Our system will not accept a future date. If you are still...

• Services for laid off workers

  Services for laid off workers We know that being laid off is painful. It’s hard to pick up the pieces and look for a new job. You may not be ready today, but when you are, we’re here to help. At WorkSource, you can search for work, identify your skills, explore new jobs and connect with local businesses. We offer: Job listings, referrals and hiring events. Assistance with your résumé and job applications. Special programs and workshops. Internet access for job searches. Copiers, fax...

• Veteran services

  Veteran services You may qualify for special services if you served in the military Here in Washington state, WorkSource helps thousands of military veterans - including disabled veterans - find jobs each year. As a veteran, you can get priority access to WorkSource services. This includes priority referrals to jobs that are listed with WorkSource, as well as other employment services. WorkSource centers offer veterans and their spouses: Job listings, job referrals and hiring events....