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• Refusal to work

  Refusing work offers You may be denied unemployment benefits if you decline an offer for suitable work. You are required to report any offers of work that you declined when submitting claims and have a good cause reason not to accept suitable work. • Suitable work is in line with your prior training, work experience, education, health, safety and morals.• Good cause is established when you have a personal and compelling reason for refusing an offer of...

• Phone application questions

  Questions we ask when you apply by phone Here are all of the questions and prompts you may hear when you apply for benefits by phone. Initial introduction and instruction Answer all questions truthfully. Failure to provide accurate information could result in errors on your claim. You will hear an introduction and with some valuable information. Please listen to all of it so you can make sure the choice you make is correct. Welcome to the Washington Unemployment Claims Center and Automated...

• WorkSource FAQ

  WorkSource frequently asked questions Q. What is WorkSource? A. WorkSource is a partnership of state and local government agencies (including Employment Security), colleges and non-profit organizations that offer employment services for job seekers and businesses. There are about three dozen full-service WorkSource centers open to the public across the state, plus several dozen satellite sites that offer a smaller array of services. The offices are listed online and...

• Train for a new career

  Train for a new career WorkSource can help you enhance your job skills through training programs in order to become more competitive in the labor market: Effective job-search techniques Basic skills training General Education Diploma resources English as Second Language (ESL) resources On-the-job training Occupational training Apprenticeships - visit your nearest WorkSource center or visit the Department of Labor & Industries website.  Visit your local WorkSource...

• 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...

• Services for laid off workers

  Services for laid off workers We know that being laid off is painful. It’s hard to pick up the pieces and look for a new job. You may not be ready today, but when you are, we’re here to help. At WorkSource, you can search for work, identify your skills, explore new jobs and connect with local businesses. We offer: Job listings, referrals and hiring events. Assistance with your résumé and job applications. Special programs and workshops. Internet access for job searches. Copiers, fax...

• Veteran services

  Veteran services You may qualify for special services if you served in the military Here in Washington state, WorkSource helps thousands of military veterans - including disabled veterans - find jobs each year. As a veteran, you can get priority access to WorkSource services. This includes priority referrals to jobs that are listed with WorkSource, as well as other employment services. WorkSource centers offer veterans and their spouses: Job listings, job referrals and hiring events....

• Paid Family & Medical Leave - Voluntary Plans

  Voluntary Plans Voluntary plans are employer-run paid family and/or medical leave insurance programs. Employers can choose to use a voluntary plan for family leave, medical leave or both. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, all Washington employers must offer paid family and medical leave whether it's through a voluntary plan or the state plan. The voluntary plan guide is intended to give you the information you need to successfully apply for a voluntary plan. The guide includes the...

• Jobs & Training

  Jobs & training   Together with other partners in the statewide WorkSource system, we help workers find jobs and map out new careers by connecting to a variety of training programs. Studies have shown that people who use WorkSource job-search services find work faster and earn more money than those who don’t – so, give it a try!  On this page • WorkSource jobs and services• Special programs and services• Training programs• Unemployment benefits...

• PUA documents required

  PUA documents required This page applies to you ONLY if you're a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimant and you received a notice from us saying you need to submit PUA required documents. See your letter or eServices notice for instructions. The Continued Assistance Act updated the rules about eligibility for PUA. The law requires that those receiving PUA starting Dec. 27, 2020, and after need to send documents to prove their work history. This...