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• Unemployment application received

  Unemployment application received You will get a confirmation page after you hit the "Submit" button on the last page of the application. This page means that your application was accepted. It provides important information you are responsible for reading and understanding. If you have any questions about the information, call the claims center to speak with a claims specialist. You also will receive verification by email that your application was received, if you gave us your email...

• Rule-making - Timely responses

  Timely responses DescriptionAmending rules to provide that most filings or responses to requests for information will be considered timely based on the date of receipt instead of the postmark date. Proposal has been tabled. DocumentsCR 101 | Draft rules (back to recent rulemaking archive)  &#160...

• Reporting new hires

  Reporting new hires Washington employers are required by law (RCW 26.23.040) to report all new employees within 20 days of hire.  This also applies to employees who are rehired, if they haven't worked for the company in the past 60 days. How to report new hires and rehires Report new hires to the Division of Child Support at the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. You will find detailed information about the reporting methods on their website. They share...

• Map of county unemployment rates

  PLEASE NOTE: This site is under construction, for complete "Labor Market Information," please visit our current Employment and economic information site.  Thank you. Map of county unemployment rates County unemployment rates are published each month, based on a schedule set by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Statewide data and data for King-Snohomish counties are released in the second or third week of each month, then data are published the following week for all other...

• Language support

  Language support Limited-English Proficient (LEP) benefits and services information   If you need language assistance, we provide it at no charge. Choose a language below to see support information available in that language, including how to contact the agency.    Español አማርኛ  فارسی  中文(简体)  Chuuk Kajin majeļ    ខ្មែរ العربية 한국어 ຄົນລາວ  Afaan Oromoo...

• Failure to respond

  Failure to respond Description Currently, WAC 192-140-035 states that if an unemployment insurance claimant does not respond to a request for information, they are denied benefits “indefinitely” until they respond to the Department’s request for information. The Department is considering whether to replace the “indefinite period of time” timeframe in current rule with a more defined timeframe. Documents CR 101 | Pre CR-102 draft rule |CR 102 | Proposed Rules...

• YesVets

    Resource Showcase Downloads View a list of downloadable presentations and resources from Employer Recognition and Resource Showcase presenters. About the YesVets program: The Employment Security Department, in partnership with Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Commerce, Washington State Military Transition Council, Washington State SHRM, and local chambers of commerce across the state, have partnered to create a...

• Rule-making - Job search monitoring and standby

  Job search monitoring and standby DescriptionThe rules governing the department's job search monitoring program are being revised to clarify policies and procedures and adapt them to address current funding levels. Some changes will be made to the standby rule which waives job search requirements for certain individuals temporarily laid off by their regular employer. DocumentsCR 101 | CR 102 | CR 103P | Final rule (registration for work) | Final rule (standby)&#160...

• YesVets Resources Showcase Downloads

  Resource Symposium Events WorkSource for Employers YesVets Employer Recognition and Resources Symposium Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Rights ESGR - YesVets Recognition Event Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness Programs & Services WA State Dept of Commerce   SharedWork Program - YesVets Recognition Businesses, Employees, Families & Communities WIN with SharedWork   Workforce Innovation...

• Frequently asked questions index

  Frequently asked questions for the media Many of your questions may be answered by accessing our FAQ sheets on a wide variety of topics pertaining to the Employment Security Department. Agriculture/farmworkers (update coming soon) General FAQ for employers Employment Security Department facts Dislocated worker/major layoffs Foreign workers (update coming soon) Legislation Unemployment benefits    Unemployment insurance fighting fraud Unemployment insurance tax rates Washington...