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• Sign up for a benefits debit card

  Receive your unemployment benefits by debit card Please note: You may choose to receive your unemployment benefits by direct deposit or on a debit card. Prior to choosing, you must review the debit card disclosure information that explains all the fees relating to the benefits card program. The U.S. Bank ReliaCard® is a reloadable, prepaid Visa® debit card issued by U.S. Bank. It provides an electronic option for receiving your benefit payments....

• Get help with layoffs

  Get help with layoffs Avoid layoffs With the SharedWork Program, you can reduce the hours your employees work while they receive partial unemployment benefits. WorkSource also offers a variety of services to help you maintain your workforce during hard times. Retrain and retain - New technology can render your employees’ skills obsolete and lead to layoffs. But it doesn’t have to. WorkSource can work with you to develop a training program to upgrade your current employees’ skills and...

• Sign up for direct deposit

  Receive your unemployment benefits by direct deposit Please note: You may choose to receive your unemployment benefits by direct deposit or on a debit card. Prior to choosing how you would like to receive your benefits, you must review the debit card disclosure information that explains all the fees relating to the benefits card program.  How to sign up You must sign up for direct deposit online. Sign up when you apply for unemployment benefits. You’ll need your bank or credit...

• 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...

• Corporate Officer Clean-up

  Corporate Officer Clean up Description In 1990, the Legislature repealed RCW 23A.08.470 (repealed by 1989 c 165 § 204, effective July 1, 1990), which defined the term corporate officer. The repealed statute was replaced by RCW 23B.08.400. WAC 192-300-170 still contains a reference to the repealed statute and needs to be updated to refer to the current statute. Documents CR 105 | Expedited Rule | CR 103P | Final Rule   (back to UI...

• Breakouts - Session 5 - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #5 - Regional economies reimagined (return to all breakout session speakers) MODERATOR: Steven RossDirector, Labor Market Information, Washington State...

• WAC 192-220-070 Cross-Reference Clean-up

  WAC 192-220-070 Cross-Reference Clean-up Description The purpose of this proposal is to amend WAC 192-220-070 to remove a cross-reference to RCW 50.12.070(2)(c). In 2013, the Legislature amended RCW 50.12.070, and section (2)(c) was removed from the statute. The substance of RCW 50.12.070(2)(c) was moved to section (2)(b). Thus, the cross-reference in WAC 192-220-070 should be updated to reference RCW 50.12.070(2)(b). Documents CR 105 | Expedited Rule | CR 102...

• Benefits debit card FAQ

  Benefits debit card frequently asked questions ReliaCard FAQ Review the official FAQ from U.S. Bank for questions about the U.S. Bank ReliaCard® prepaid Visa® debit card. Supplementary FAQ Find additional answers for questions you may have about using a debit card as the payment method for your unemployment benefits. Jump to a category:  General Questions  | Customer support  |  Receiving your card |  Getting cash &#160...

• What you pay taxes on

  What you pay unemployment taxes on You pay unemployment taxes on your employees’ gross wages up to the taxable wage base. Wages include: The amount each employee was paid for working, whether paid as a fixed salary, hourly pay or overtime. When paid, vacation or holidays, earnings are reportable. Tips reported by the employee. Bonuses or prizes. Non-cash payments, such as meals and lodging. Sick leave under a nonqualified plan per RCW 50.04.330 and WAC 192-310-040(2). Wages do not include...

• WOTC eligibility

  Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) eligibility Private-sector employers and tax-exempt organizations (e.g., 501(c) or 501(a) non-profits) may participate.  Tax-exempt organizations may apply for credit only against the employer part of the Social Security tax liability on qualified veterans. Note: Employers cannot claim Work Opportunity Tax Credit for their relatives, former employees or undocumented aliens. For partial tax creditEligible workers must work at least 120 to 399 hours during...