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• Distressed areas list

  Distressed areas list Distressed areas are counties where the three-year unemployment rate is at least 20 percent higher than the statewide average. For more information about distressed areas, see Chapter 43.168.020 of the Revised Code of Washington, which took effect in 2005. The 2023 list of distressed areas (Washington state counties) is compiled by averaging the employment and unemployment numbers for the prior three years. We create the distressed areas list...

• Labor market info

  Data Architecture, Transformation and Analytics The Data Architecture, Transformation & Analytics (DATA) division delivers quality and accurate data products and analysis that provide a deep understanding of Washington’s workforce system, labor market and economy. Including labor market information and economic analysis as outlined in RCW 50.38, the DATA division delivers the following line of products and services: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting. Regional analysis and...

• SEAP frequently asked questions

  Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) frequently asked questions Eligibility Q. What is the Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)?A. In 2007, the Washington legislature decided that self-employment assistance programs help unemployed individuals and create new businesses and job opportunities. State law (RCW 50.20.250) allows unemployment-insurance claimants identified as likely to exhaust their regular unemployment benefits the opportunity to enroll in self...

• ALERT - UTAB Computer Upgrade Outage

  ALERT: Phone service and some online services unavailable today - Saturday, Sept. 16 Updated Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 Some services are unavailable today, Sept. 16, while we upgrade our unemployment benefits computer system. Unemployment claimants: Today you won’t be able to apply for benefits, submit weekly claims or send secure messages by phone or online.  You will still be able to use the Look up your past wages tool online using eServices. Employers...

• Employer resources webinar series

  Employer resources webinar series Program overview  (Time length: 2:30 min)   &#160...

• Contacting the webmaster

  Who do I contact?   ONLINE CONTACT FORM  If you are attempting to contact the Employment Security Department for: Technical issues filing your weekly claim online Help getting logged onto the unemployment benefits eServices website (forgot your username/password, locked out, application timed out) Questions about your unemployment benefits Unemployment benefits application assistance  Please use the online contact form and a representative from our...

• UI customer service one stop

  UI customer service one-stop      IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME APPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS? If so, please first visit our Unemployment section to learn more about unemployment benefits.  You will find answers to most of your questions, including: What are unemployment benefits? How do you know if you're eligible? What is the application process? What do you do after you apply? HAVE YOU ALREADY APPLIED FOR UNEMPLOYMENT?...

• Taxable wage base

  Taxable wage base The taxable wage base is the maximum amount on which you must pay taxes for each employee. The rate is calculated each year based on average wages in Washington. 2024 - $68,500 2023 - $67,600 2022 - $62,500 2021 - $56,500 2020 - $52,700 2019 - $49,800 2018 - $47,300 2017 - $45,000 2016 - $44,000 2015 - $42,100 2014 - $41,300 2013 - $39,800 2012 - $38,200 2011 - $37,300 2010 - $36,800 2009 - $35,700 2008 - $34,000 2007 - $31,400 2006 - $30,900...

• Update your information

  Update your address, phone number, email address or name It is important to keep your mailing address current in our files, even if you have stopped claiming benefits. We mail your IRS tax information, benefit eligibility information and other notices to the address we have on file. How do I change my address or phone number? You can change your contact information online or by calling the claims center at 800-318-6022 and using the automated system (12:00 a.m. Sunday – 4:00 p.m....

• Introduction to Unemployment Insurance - Public Webinar

  Unemployment insurance webinars We offer recorded webinars that provide you an opportunity to learn how to manage your claim in eServices and hear subject matter experts answer frequently asked questions about unemployment benefits.  We use Webex to conduct our webinars. For technical help, contact Webex Support.  Webinar videos and presentations Our webinars can help you avoid mistakes while applying for...