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• ESD Layoff Assistance - Employers

  Layoff assistance for employers The Employment Security Department (ESD) is able to assist employees and employers when facing major layoffs or temporary situations that require assistance to maintain the workforce during hard times.  (Go back to ESD layoff assistance homepage)   The information included here is intended to assist employers.  Information for employees can be found on our Layoff assistance for employees page.&#160...

• Request a tax penalty waiver

  Request a tax penalty waiver If you have a question or concern about a tax penalty and/or interest, please contact the Employer Account Unit. Most questions can be resolved through a discussion with one of our tax representatives.  If you do not agree with the results of your discussion, you may request that we waive penalties and/or interest. Guidelines You may request that we waive penalty or interest charges if (WAC 192-310-030 (7); RCW 50.24.040): You mailed your report or payment on...

• UI Benefits rulemaking

  Unemployment Insurance Benefits Rules    Rules under development Benefit Charging Reinstating Withdrawn Appeals Corporate officer clean-up Conditional payments Public Health Emergencies Failure to respond Transportation Network Companies Officers of Employee-Owned Cooperatives Standard occupational classification reporting for federally recognized tribes Expanding good cause for voluntarily quitting employment Public Records Procedures...

• Domestic services

  Domestic services If you hire someone to perform domestic services in a private home, college club, fraternity or sorority, you don't need to report until you pay wages of $1,000 or more per quarter. If your payroll reaches $1,000 in any quarter, you must report wages for the entire year.  If you’re a domestic or household employer, you must register with Business Licensing Service. Find more information about domestic services in the IRS Household Employer's Tax Guide,...

• Labor market information feedback submission

  Your comments have been submitted Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback.  Your input is important to us as we strive to provide a quality product that is easy to use and intuitive to navigate.  Thank you!  (return to Labor Market homepage)  &#160...

• Public works contracts FAQ

  Public works contracts frequently asked questions Q. Who completes and files the Notice of Completion of Public Works Contract form?A. The awarding agency must fill out the Notice of Completion form and submit it. The form serves as a request for the us to review whether the contractor has any outstanding tax liabilities. More information and the form are available at Labor & Industries Public Works Projects.  Q. What is the difference between a...

• Employment Security privacy statement

  Employment Security privacy statement   This privacy statement explains how the Employment Security Department (ESD) handles information we receive from any business or person visiting the ESD website at esd.wa.gov. Your privacy is important to us. ESD is required to protect your privacy under Executive Order 00-03 concerning public records privacy protections and through state and federal law. Personal information includes such things as your name, address...

• Statement of benefit charges FAQ

  Statement of benefit charges FAQ Q. What are benefit charges?A. They are unemployment benefits that we paid to your former employees. Q. How do they affect my tax rate?A. For most employers, tax rates increase when more unemployment benefits are charged to your account. Current law requires us to determine your benefit ratio and tax rate by taking the benefits charged against your account for the past four years, and dividing by your reported wages. Q. How do I know when...

• Statement of wages and hours

  Unemployment Claim Determination After you apply for benefits, we will mail you an Unemployment Claim Determination letter. It gives you information about your claim, including how much you are potentially eligible to receive. What is in the letter? The letter will contain your statement of wages and hours. The statement shows: Your weekly benefit amount – the most you may receive in a week. Your maximum benefits payable – the total amount potentially available on your...

• Benefit denials and appeals

  Benefit denials and appeals If you disagree with a decision we’ve made about your unemployment benefits, you can appeal that decision. The best way to do that is through eServices. After logging in, select your claim and navigate to the “Decision” status tab. Look for the decision you want to appeal and choose “Appeal.” We may ask you for additional information about your claim.  What can I appeal? Examples of decisions...