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• Paid Family and Medical Leave Rulemaking Notices

  Paid Family and Medical Leave rulemaking post-adoption notices Phase one | Phase two Phase one rules post-adoption notice On June 29, 2018, new rules related to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program took effect. The rules provide guidance on: Premium assessment and collection for businesses; The election of program coverage for certain populations; The establishment and operation of voluntary plans; When a conditional premium waiver can be granted; How the...

• Stevens County Profile

  Stevens County Profile by Doug Tweedy, regional labor economist - updated March 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links|  PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Stevens County is located near the northeast corner of Washington, bordering both Canada and Spokane County. The County is rural and ranks fifth in the state in terms of...

• Outreach

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• Restart your claim

  Restart your claim If you’ve missed filing benefits for: Five or more weeks, you can restart your claim for the current week and optionally request to backdate the reopening in eServices or with a Claims Center agent. Fewer than five weeks, you don’t need to restart your claim. Continue submitting weekly claims from the last week you missed. If you worked during any of those weeks, you must include the hours you worked and your earnings., A portion of your benefits will be deducted...

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

  ALERT Employer representatives need to submit a new form to be able to enter applications after May 31, 2024 Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative (IRS Form 2848) will be discontinued and replaced with the new Work Opportunity Tax Credit  ETA Form 9198 Employer Representative Declaration.  We recommend you replace all currently valid 2848 forms with 9198 forms now. As of June 1, 2024, you will need the new 9198 form on file with us to enter any applications. The...

  Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)   The WOTC is a tax incentive for employers to hire certain hard-to-place job seekers. The goal is to help these individuals become economically self-sufficient and to reward employers who give them a chance. Employers can reduce their federal business taxes by anywhere from $2,400 to $9,600 per eligible employee. The amount employers get is based on: The employee's target group Wages earned and hours worked by the...

• Spokane County profile

  Spokane County profile by Doug Tweedy, regional labor economist - updated March 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Spokane County is situated east of the Cascade Range and on the western slope of the Coeur d’Alene Mountains next to the Idaho border. Spokane County ranks in the middle of...

• Equal opportunity notice

  Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in programs and services    Our vision: Everyone in Washington has full access to the opportunities, power and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential. ESD's core values: Employment Security is committed to providing equal access to benefits and services. Our commitment to equitable access goes beyond legal compliance and is reflected in our values of acting with compassion and kindness...

• Washington Service Corps FAQ

  Washington Service Corps FAQ Q. What is Washington Service Corps (WSC)?A. Washington Service Corps is the oldest publicly funded service program of its type in the nation. It provides a small living allowance and educational scholarships to young adults aged 17 and up who commit to 10½ months of community service. The program is administered by the Employment Security Department, using money provided by the federal AmeriCorps program. Q. What is Washington Reading Corps?A....

• SSN reporting requirements

  SSN reporting requirements Tips for employers about Social Security Numbers Reporting requirements You are responsible for completing the I-9 employment eligibility verification, maintaining complete employment records and keeping them for at least four years after an employee leaves your business. Reporting rules and penalties are established in federal and state law. Important things to remember You must report new employees to the state Department of Social and Health Services&#160...

• About eServices for employers

  About eServices for employers eServices is a secure website for conducting much of your Employment Security Department business. To use it, you’ll first need to create an eServices account, which requires several steps. Please read this page before starting the process. This also will help you sign in and navigate. The more you know, the easier it will be! In eServices, you can: 1. Manage your employees’ unemployment claims Reply to inquiries, including questions about employees who were...