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• Online bill pay

  Online bill pay You are about to be redirected to a non-government website. If you elect to enroll and/or make online payment(s) while visiting this website, our approved third-party vendor will collect financial and other information from/about you in order to accurately process the payment(s). You will automatically be taken to this site in 20 seconds or you may continue immediately to pay a benefit overpayment. //  &#160...

• Pro-equity anti-racism (PEAR) at ESD

  Pro-equity anti-racism (PEAR) at ESD   The Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) effort is a statewide initiative to manifest a pro-equity anti-racism ecosystem in Washington state. As directed through an executive order, and under the direction of the Washington State Office of Equity, all state agencies will develop PEAR action plans to help achieve the PEAR vision that: “Everyone in Washington has full access to the opportunities, power and resources they need to...

• Online application questions

  What we ask when you apply for unemployment online You need to provide us with certain information whether you apply for unemployment benefits online or by phone. You will need: Your Social Security number. Federal law requires you provide this to receive benefits. The name and address of your very last employer, regardless of how long you worked there or what type of work you did. The date you last worked for your very last employer. Our system will not accept a future date. If you are still...

• Job search requirements

  Job search requirements On this page • Download the job search log   • Job search activities list   • Frequently asked questions • Get help finding a job Job search activities list Make job search activities work for you The chart below includes the current list of approved job search activities. You must complete three each week. We've recently expanded this list to make your job search more...

• SEAP approved providers

  Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) approved providers This directory contains all of the training providers whose programs are currently approved for use by SEAP participants. You can find programs that are offered statewide (usually through online training), as well as providers who offer training in your county or neighboring counties. Some providers may have income eligibility requirements or other requirements you must meet to participate in their training programs. Once you...

• Strategies that work

  Strategies that work We know applying for unemployment can be confusing.  Many questions are answered on our website.  The information in the Unemployed Worker Handbook also provides helpful information about unemployment insurance, how to apply, and eligibility. When you speak to an agent, please keep in mind that no two situations are the same.  The claims agents can assist in answering general questions and taking claims; however, they are unable to...

• Employer demand

  Employer demand reports The employer demand reports are monthly reports that reflect the top 20 skill clusters and certifications that employers are looking for in workers, as well as the top 20 occupations and employers. Data sources These reports are based on the The Conference Board® Burning Glass® Help Wanted OnLine™ data series, which provides real-time labor demand gathered from online job ads.  For more detailed information, see this summary. 2024 Employer demand...

• 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...

• Labor Market Information flyers and brochures library

   Workforce labor market information (LMI) flyers and brochures This is where you will find flyers and brochures on labor market information that show how to use our products, services and tools that are tailored for the employer, job seeker, student, youth, veteran, justice involved individual, researcher, educator, counselor, policy maker and many more. Here you will also find hot topics such as the "Urban versus Rural" brochure showing post recession...

• Reasonable accommodation

  Reasonable accommodation information for unemployment We believe in Equal Opportunity. Employment Security is committed to providing equal access to benefits and services. If you are an individual with a disability, or are in unusual circumstances that make filing by telephone or internet difficult, and need an accommodation in order to apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits or to access UI services, please email ESDGPUIAccomms@esd.wa.gov or call toll free 844-395-6698 (WA...