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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...

• Employer Taxes FAQ

  Electronic filing frequently asked questions Please note: The following information is for unemployment taxes only. For more information about Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums, visit the website. Last updated June 2022 General Q. How do I file my quarterly tax reports electronically in Washington state?A. Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) is a full-service, online tool for filing, paying and managing your unemployment tax account.  Q. When are...

• Identifying unemployment scams

  Identifying unemployment scams 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....

• Resources for Legislative and other government staff

  Resources for Legislative and other government staff ESD offers a variety of services and resources for Legislative and government staff. Along with receiving constituent inquiries from Legislative and other government staff, the Government Relations Office is available to: Help policy-makers connect with ESD divisions and staff for further information or data. Identify subject matter witnesses for work sessions or hearings. Make connections with our partners in the...

• Legislative resources

  Legislative resources Government Relations The role of the Government Relations Office is to assist the legislature and governor in ensuring Washington has efficient and effective workforce-development and unemployment insurance systems. The office does that by communicating data and analysis to state policy makers and elected officials. Contact us: Caitlyn Jekel, Government Relations Directorcaitlyn.jekel@esd.wa.gov   ESD...

• 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...

• Dislocated workers/major layoffs FAQ

  Dislocated workers/major layoffs FAQ Q. What’s a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice? Can I be informed about these notices?A. The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide workers 60 days’ advance notice of a plant closing or mass layoff. In general, employers are covered by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act if they have 100 or more employees and are laying off at least one-third of...

• 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...

• Labor Market and Credential Data Dashboard

  Labor Market and Credential Data Dashboard Washington STEM originally developed this data dashboard by using ESD employment projections and occupational wage estimates and combined those data with other sources to help inform job seekers in each region of the state. ESD and Washington STEM partnered to create this version of the dashboard in the Spring of 2023. Whether you are looking for a new job, considering a mid-career transition, or evaluating your education...

• Labor force (LAUS)

  Labor force (LAUS) Local area unemployment statistics (LAUS) are monthly estimates of the labor force, including employment, unemployment and unemployment rates statewide, by county and by metropolitan area. Every month, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) surveys households to learn whether residents are employed or unemployed and looking for work. The survey does not count people who have stopped looking for work. We use these survey data to create local unemployment estimates....