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• Recent rulemaking activity

  Rulemaking Activity Archive Formal electronic retention of final rulemaking files began in late 2017. For records prior to that date please follow the standard public disclosure request process to received hard copy records.    Recently completed activities2022 Domestic Violence definition for UI claims Benefit certification Lump sum retirement deductions 2021 Hours of availability and suitable work (2021) Technical Corrections (Benefit Charging and Availability for Work...

• ESD Layoff Assistance - Employees

  Layoff assistance for employees The Employment Security Department (ESD) can help employees and employers facing major layoffs or temporary hard times.  (Go back to ESD layoff assistance homepage)   The information included here is intended to assist employees and job seekers.  Information for employers can be found on our Layoff assistance for employers page.  WorkSource - Although ESD is no longer the &quot...

• 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...

• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Small Business

  Small Business Information Learn more about small business assistance grants and employer reporting requirements at paidleave.wa.gov/small-businesses....

• Acceptable training programs

  Acceptable Training Benefits training programs An acceptable training program is a course of education that: Takes place at a school or training facility and in a training program on the Eligible Training Provider List approved by the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board. Provides you with skills that will allow you to get a job in an occupation that is in high demand in your labor market, as determined by your local workforce development council. Is not primarily...

• Military discharge

  Military discharge If you were discharged from active military duty within the past 18 months, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits in Washington state if you: Are physically in the state of Washington, and your terminal leave is over when you apply for benefits; Completed your first, full term of active duty, or you were discharged for disability, hardship, reduction in force, etc.; Received an honorable, entry-level, uncharacterized or general discharge; Received a release...

• Unemployment benefits forms and publications

  Unemployment benefits forms and publications   Forms for your claim Job search log (PDF, 59KB)Used for tracking your employer contacts and in-person workshops you attend to try to find a new job. Earnings deduction chart (PDF, 147KB)Shows how much we deduct from your weekly benefits when you report earnings. Unemployment Insurance Claim form (fillable PDF) Used for submitting weekly certifications when unable to file missed weeks online or by...

• 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...

• About SOC

  SOC code reporting required In 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed a law requiring employers to report SOC codes or job titles in their quarterly reports for unemployment insurance. Both taxable and reimbursable employers need to report SOC codes or job titles. Reporting SOC codes does not affect your tax rates. Provide a SOC code or job title for each employee in your unemployment insurance tax reports. Otherwise, there may be a penalty. This starts with reports...

• 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...