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• Employer Taxes FAQ

  Electronic filing frequently asked questions Please note: The following information is for unemployment taxes only. For more information about Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums, visit the website. Last updated June 2022 General Q. How do I file my quarterly tax reports electronically in Washington state?A. Employer Account Management Services (EAMS) is a full-service, online tool for filing, paying and managing your unemployment tax account.  Q. When are...

• Become a GCDE member

  Governor’s Committee for Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) BECOME A MEMBER   Members volunteer their time and knowledge to support the work of the committee and to benefit the community of people with disabilities in Washington state. The committee has 25 volunteer members appointed by the governor. They serve a 3-year term with the possibility of being appointed to a second 3-year term. According to Executive Order 87-08: At least 50% of GCDE members are...

• 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...

• Governor lowers 2021-2025 tax rates

  Governor lowers 2021-2025 tax rates   On Feb. 8, 2021, Gov. Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5061. This bill provides unemployment tax relief for Washington businesses, enhances unemployment support for Washington workers and more. These measures will enhance the state’s ability to respond to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Resources: Tax rate recalculation insert sent to employers in...

• SEAP frequently asked questions

  Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) frequently asked questions Eligibility Q. What is the Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)?A. In 2007, the Washington legislature decided that self-employment assistance programs help unemployed individuals and create new businesses and job opportunities. State law (RCW 50.20.250) allows unemployment-insurance claimants identified as likely to exhaust their regular unemployment benefits the opportunity to enroll in self...

• 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...

• 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...

• LTSS Rulemaking

  Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) rules    Stay informed! Sign up here to receive LTSS rulemaking updates. NOTE: Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is now called WA Cares Fund. Visit us at wacaresfund.wa.gov.     Rules under development Implementation of Substitute House Bill (SHB) 2467, qualified individuals, and other topics Description: SHB 2467 (Chapter 120, Laws of 2024) allows individuals who relocate...

• Labor Market Report Library

  Labor market report library The report library contains current and historical data tables and other documents available for download. The library index titles follow the main website content labels and ordering. For information not provided here, please contact your local area economist or fill out our feedback form. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Glossary ETA guide to state and local workforce data Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) County data tables,&#160...