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• Pierce County profile

  Pierce County profile by Jim Vleming, regional labor economist - updated May 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links |  PDF Profile copy  Overview Regional context Pierce County is a coastal area in the northwest part of the state that includes Puget Sound, the Puget Sound lowlands and the surrounding region west of the Cascade...

• COVID-19 business information

  COVID-19 business information Employment Security can help Washington’s employers weather the financial impacts of COVID-19.  During the pandemic, federal and state government moved rapidly to respond to COVID-19. A lot has changed. See questions and answers about legislation and new rules that affect employers. How Employment Security is responding A series of emergency rules will relieve the burden of temporary layoffs, isolation and...

• Statement of benefit charges FAQ

  Statement of benefit charges FAQ Q. What are benefit charges?A. They are unemployment benefits that we paid to your former employees. Q. How do they affect my tax rate?A. For most employers, tax rates increase when more unemployment benefits are charged to your account. Current law requires us to determine your benefit ratio and tax rate by taking the benefits charged against your account for the past four years, and dividing by your reported wages. Q. How do I know when...

• About Employment Security

  About Employment Security VisionEveryone in Washington has full access to the opportunities, power and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential. MissionWe contribute to healthy communities by providing people equitable access to resources that improve economic security. Core values Access Love Belonging Equity Stewardship Download definitions of core values Related informationJobs with Employment Security  |  ESD Leadership  |  2022...

• Calculate your benefit

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  // 1019) { wba2 = 1019; } if (wba2 Estimate your benefit   Although we cannot tell you how much you will receive until you apply for benefits, you can estimate your own weekly benefit amount ahead of time.     When will I know my weekly benefit amount?   After you apply for benefits, we will mail you an Unemployment Claim Determination letter that tells you how much you are potentially eligible to...

• Benefit denials and appeals

  Benefit denials and appeals If you disagree with a decision we’ve made about your unemployment benefits, you can appeal that decision. The best way to do that is through eServices. After logging in, select your claim and navigate to the “Decision” status tab. Look for the decision you want to appeal and choose “Appeal.” We may ask you for additional information about your claim.  What can I appeal? Examples of decisions...

• Klickitat County profile

  Klickitat County profile by Scott Bailey, regional labor economist - updated July 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy  Overview Historical and regional context Klickitat County is located in south central Washington. Since time immemorial it was home to the Klickitat and Wishram tribes, hunter-gatherers...

• 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...

• Palauan language assistance

  Ngara chelsel tial babier Ngeseo el mo er a chad el diak a urerel | A le harau ludoud el mo er a ulengull (leave) el kirel a tekoi er a telungalek me a ulengull (leave) er a tekoi er a ukeruul | Ureor me a osischeklel a tekoi er a ureor   Ngeseo el mo er a chad el diak a urerel A omoruul a babilngem e moutekangel el omekedong er a 800-410-0758. Ke metir a 29 el kirel a ngeseo el tekoi er Belau (ngar ngii a oleyuid a tekeoi el sebechel ngosukau el di...

• ESD community partners

  Helping others in your community Do you work with Washingtonians who need support accessing ESD's benefits and services? This page includes resources designed to help nonprofits and community partners who are helping people with limited English proficiency, disabilities, limited internet or other access needs.   On this pageCore services and benefits at ESD   |  Free educational webinars  |  Community...