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• Additional PEO information

  PEO information If you are a “professional employer organization” (PEO) that has clients in Washington state, there are laws that affect you. PEOs are businesses that manage human-resource issues, such as workers’ compensation, payroll and unemployment insurance (UI), for other companies. The law now requires you to register with the Employment Security Department and to make sure that your client employers are also registered. If you represent a client employer for UI purposes, you must...

• Victims of domestic violence or stalking

  Victims of domestic violence or stalking You may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you had to leave work because you are a victim of domestic violence or stalking. You must show that it was necessary to leave work to protect yourself or your immediate family members from domestic violence or from stalking.  For more information, read Washington state law regarding domestic violence and stalking. Applying for benefits Your mailing address is provided to your former employer and other...

• How to submit a weekly claim

  How and when to submit a weekly claim  After you apply for unemployment benefits, you must submit a weekly claim the next week in order to begin receiving benefits. Then, you must submit a claim each week until you want your benefits to stop. How to submit Go to the "Weekly claim questions" page for tips on filing your weekly claim. Submit your weekly claim online for the fastest results. After logging in, you will see a...

• Unemployment benefits forms and publications

  Unemployment benefits forms and publications   Forms for your claim Job search log (PDF, 59KB)Used for tracking your employer contacts and in-person workshops you attend to try to find a new job. Earnings deduction chart (PDF, 147KB)Shows how much we deduct from your weekly benefits when you report earnings. Unemployment Insurance Claim form (fillable PDF) Used for submitting weekly certifications when unable to file missed weeks online or by...

• 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...

• Unemployment Benefits

  Unemployment benefits What are unemployment benefits? Unemployment benefits provide you with temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. The money partly replaces your lost earnings and helps you pay expenses while looking for new work. The benefits, from taxes your former employer(s) paid, are not based on financial need. While you receive benefits, your job is to get back to work as quickly as possible. How to apply...

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits

  Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits   Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the Handbook for Unemployed Workers.   General Q. What are unemployment-insurance benefits?A. Unemployment benefits partially replace your regular earnings and help you meet expenses while you look for another job. They are not based on financial need. While receiving benefits, it’s your responsibility to get back to work as quickly...

• Requesting records

  Requesting records Request copies of your own records You can do this yourself. If you don’t already have an eServices account, sign up for one to view your unemployment claim and wage details. You can see online: Your unemployment claim information as far back as 2016. Wages reported by your employers as far back as 2005. Unemployment claim information for your former employees, if you are an employer. For individuals: If you need or want ESD to send you the...

• Bulk filing in EAMS

  Bulk filing in EAMS Bulk filing (formerly referred to as ICESA Washington Reporting) is for employers or their agents who prepare quarterly reports for a large number of clients and submit them in a single file. Bulk filing is recommended for employers who report more than 5,000 wage records. Benefits of bulk filing with EAMS Bulk file upload (ICESA): Upload a test or production file and receive instant validation results and confirmation. Amend quarterly reports: Amend a previously...

• Services for laid off workers

  Services for laid off workers We know that being laid off is painful. It’s hard to pick up the pieces and look for a new job. You may not be ready today, but when you are, we’re here to help. At WorkSource, you can search for work, identify your skills, explore new jobs and connect with local businesses. We offer: Job listings, referrals and hiring events. Assistance with your résumé and job applications. Special programs and workshops. Internet access for job searches. Copiers, fax...