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• Occupations (OEWS)

  Occupational employment and wage statistics (OEWS) OEWS is a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This federal-state cooperative program produces employment and wage estimates annually for about 867 occupations. Each year, the Employment Security Department’s Data Architecture, Transformation and Analytics (DATA) Division compiles occupational employment and wage estimates for Washington state. These data are presented statewide, for metropolitan...

• Training Benefits program

  Training Benefits program Training Benefits information: The Training Benefits program offers additional weeks of unemployment benefits so eligible claimants can train for careers in high-demand fields. The number of weeks you can get Training Benefits varies according to your claim, but is usually 26. You’ll need a plan for how to pay for school and living expenses after it runs out. If approved for training benefits, you do not have to look for work as...

• Reimbursable Employers

  Reimbursable employers Unemployment Insurance (UI) Create an account and use EAMS ESD’s Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) is a handy tool for keeping up with your tax account. We recommend all employers create an account in EAMS. Visit the eServices website and begin. Due dates Tax payments are due to the Employment Security Department (ESD) 60 days following the end of the calendar quarter. For example, quarter four ended on Dec 31,...

• Breakouts - Session 6 - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #6 - The Future of Work: Workforce trends and “future proofing” Washington’s workers and businesses (return to all breakout session speakers) MODERATOR: Lewis...

• 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...

• 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...

• Agenda - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Agenda    Confirmed speakers are listed below.  MORNING 7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast 8:20-8:30am WelcomePort of Seattle 8:30am – 8:45am Keynote Suzi...

• Importing wage files

  //      Importing wage files in EAMS Please note: These file specifications do not apply to Paid Family and Medical Leave wage reporting. Details about those employer requirements and processes can be found on their website.  Specifications for the most common wage data file formats: Excel spreadsheet | ASCII-delimited | Tab-delimited | Comma-delimited | Washington State wage format | Federal format | Bulk filing...

• Legislative resources

  Legislative resources Government Relations The role of the Government Relations Office is to assist the legislature and governor in ensuring Washington has efficient and effective workforce-development and unemployment insurance systems. The office does that by communicating data and analysis to state policy makers and elected officials. Contact us: Caitlyn Jekel, Government Relations Directorcaitlyn.jekel@esd.wa.gov   ESD...