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• October 2019 ESAC meeting materials

  October 2019 ESAC meeting materials Minutes (PDF document, 46 KB) Rulemaking agenda (Word document, 47 KB) ESD Rulemaking (PowerPoint, 386 KB) ESD Legislative priorities (PDF, 3 MB) Economic cycle planning (PowerPoint, 136 KB) Improper payments (PowerPoint, 99 KB) RESEA (PowerPoint, 938 KB...

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits

  Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits   Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the Handbook for Unemployed Workers.   General Q. What are unemployment-insurance benefits?A. Unemployment benefits partially replace your regular earnings and help you meet expenses while you look for another job. They are not based on financial need. While receiving benefits, it’s your responsibility to get back to work as quickly...

• 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...

• May 2021 ESAC meeting materials

  May 2021 ESAC meeting materials Agenda (Word doc) Meeting minutes (Word doc) Update on Reemployment (PowerPoint) Bills that Affect ESD (PowerPoint) State of Labor Market - Trust Fund Update (PowerPoint) UI Policy Presentation (PowerPoint...

• October 2021 ESAC meeting materials

  October 2021 ESAC meeting materials Agenda (Word doc) Minutes (Word doc) Reemployment Services (PDF) State of Labor Market (PDF) Rulemaking (PDF) Unemployment Insurance Customer Support (PDF) ESD Request Bills (PDF...

• Newsroom

  Newsroom             Unemployment insurance information  Potential new claim one pager  COVID-19 information  COVID-19 information for workers and FAQ Pandemic-era overpayment waiver update Nov. 20, 2020 bipartisan letter to Congressional delegation Letter to Congressional delegation re: CARES Act, from ESD and bipartisan lawmakers (Nov. 20, 2020)  Additional links: Rulemaking | Bids &amp...

• ALERT - Fraudulent emails trick recipients into opening malicious links

  ALERT: Fraudulent emails trick recipients into opening malicious links Updated Friday, May 27, 2016 Recently, an employer contacted Employment Security Department (ESD) regarding a message he received that appeared to come from ESD, but was in fact a phishing scam. The recipient clicked on a link in the email and it compromised the security of his computer. Phishing is a fraudulent process used by spammers to acquire sensitive information from users such as usernames, passwords, and...

• Tax center contact information

  Tax center contact information Find phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses for points of contact pertaining to a specific topic:  General unemployment tax informationESD Account Management Center (For unemployment insurance information only)PO Box 9046Olympia, WA 98507-9046OlympiaAMC@esd.wa.gov855-829-9243 Paid Family and Medical LeaveWebsite: PaidLeave.wa.govEmail: paidleave@esd.wa.gov  833-717-2273 Bankruptcy noticesP.O. Box...

• YesVets general FAQ

     General program FAQ  What is YesVets? A Veteran Hiring Campaign created by HB 2040 during the 2015 Legislative Session. Washington State employers are recognized with a YesVets decal once they sign up and hire a veteran. Continued participation is recognized with annual year decals which are displayed next to the YesVets decal. How can employers participate? Sign up using the YesVets application form;   Or contact your nearest Local Veterans Employment...

• Temporary changes to public-records processes due to the COVID-19 crisis

  Temporary changes to public-records processes due to COVID-19   Our slight modifications to public-records processes, due to the governor’s Proclamation 20-28, are as follows. The Employment Security Department (ESD) will continue to process public records requests and make best efforts to reply within the five-day statutory period. However, we may not be able to provide requestors an initial response within five business days and the response time period is...