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• SharedWork for employers/businesses

  SharedWork for employers/businesses SharedWork is a voluntary business sustainability program that provides flexibility to retain employees at reduced hours. This informational video gives an overview showing how thousands of Washington employers have used the SharedWork program to: Support business stability Retain skilled workers Reduce payroll costs Be a smart alternative to layoffs Explore training programs that develop workforce skills What do...

• Keep complete records

  Keep complete records You must keep the following information on file for each employee (even employees you are not required to report) for at least four years from the date taxes were paid. Name; Social Security number (copy of Social Security card should be kept in the file; Dates of employment; Basis of pay (e.g., hourly, monthly); Location of work; Daily record of hours worked; Gross pay for each pay period; Payroll reductions for each pay period; and; Reason for employee discharge or...

• Dispute an unemployment benefits claim

  Dispute an unemployment benefits claim Don't think a former employee should receive benefits? When a worker applies for unemployment benefits, we notify his or her employer to confirm that the person is no longer working and why he or she is no longer working. If you disagree with the information the claimant provided to us, you must respond to the notice we send you. If we receive your response: Within 10 days, we consider the information you provide when we decide whether or not to grant...

• Benefit claims process FAQ

  Benefit claims process FAQ Q.  I received a notice about a worker who applied for benefits, but this person never worked for me. What should I do?A.  Mark the box on the notice or write anywhere on the notice to indicate this person never worked for you and return it to us.  Q.  I received a notice that a part-time employee of mine has applied for unemployment benefits. How can he get benefits if he has a job?A.  Since your worker applied for...

• COVID-19 Frequently asked questions - Workers

  COVID-19 information for workers Q&As on this page: • Expired federal benefit programs  • I have been exposed to COVID-19  • My work has changed because of COVID-19  • My existing claim has been impacted • School closures  • I lost my job and I’m enrolled in college or career school Expired federal benefit programs Pandemic Unemployment Assistance  Pandemic Emergency...

• SharedWork claimant FAQ

  SharedWork employee/participant questions I have tried to apply for unemployment benefits online, but am having trouble. Can someone help me? Yes. Call our customer service for technical assistance, 800-752-2500, option 1. Or go to your employer representative at your place of business to complete and submit a SharedWork Employee Application.   I forgot my PIN number. Can you help me?Of course! Call SharedWork 800-752-2500, option 1 to get immediate help. How do I qualify for...

• Unemployment tax rates FAQ

  Unemployment tax rates FAQ Q. How are employers' unemployment-insurance tax rates calculated?A. Unemployment taxes in Washington are calculated using a formula that is written into state law. We do not have independent authority to adjust the rates. There are two components of the state unemployment tax. The first component of the tax rate is the experience-based tax, which is based on the amount of unemployment benefits paid to former employees over the past four years. There...

• SharedWork - Webinar

  SharedWork Webinars Get answers to your questions about SharedWork at a live Webinar. To respect individual confidentiality, it is important to point out that this is not an opportunity to answer questions about individual or personal situations. This webinar will be conducted using WebEx, you may be asked to download a WebEx extension. For issues connecting to the webinar, please visit http://help.webex.com We can’t provide technical assistance....

• Benefit Charging Notice FAQ

  Benefit Charging Notice FAQ Q. Why did I receive a Benefit Charging Notice?A. This letter notifies you that a former employee of yours filed an unemployment claim. It shows the wages and hours your business reported for the individual. Q. What should I do with this?A. Examine the document to ensure the information is correct and matches your payroll information for your former employee. The letter also explains how to request relief of benefit charges and shows the separation...

• Unemployment benefits fraud

  Unemployment benefits fraud 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....