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• Shared Work Program still helping more than 700 Washington Businesses

  Shared Work Program still helping more than 700 Washington businesses by Chad Pearson, Shared Work marketing manager for the Employment Security Department (12/18/15) Washington businesses big and small continue to avoid layoffs using the Employment Security Department’s Shared Work Program. Even as Washington’s unemployment rate has dropped to nearly, 5 percent, more than 700 businesses in the state continue to use the program. That’s because Shared Work can be helpful not only during a...

• Refusal to work

  Refusing work offers You may be denied unemployment benefits if you decline an offer for suitable work. You are required to report any offers of work that you declined when submitting claims and have a good cause reason not to accept suitable work. • Suitable work is in line with your prior training, work experience, education, health, safety and morals.• Good cause is established when you have a personal and compelling reason for refusing an offer of...

• Rule-making - Extended Benefits - suitable work

  Extended Benefits - suitable work Description On April 16, 2021, the Governor signed Substitute Senate Bill 5425 (2021) which, among other things, updated the requirements for extended unemployment benefits for claimants when offered suitable work. Under the proposed expedited rule, a claimant will be denied Extended Benefits for failing to accept suitable work if the job was either offered in writing or listed with the Department, as opposed to denying benefits if the job was offered in writing...

• 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...

• Shared Work Program forms & publications

  SharedWork forms and media library On this page: • Information for employers• Information for employees• Audio appearances and publications For employers SharedWork information card (PDF)   Employer form instructions: Fill out a form and send it to us using the SharedWork secure upload. You can also fax a hand-written form to us at 800-701-7754. To fill out a form electronically: Download and save the form to your...

• Return to work

  Return to work To support workers and businesses with unemployment and re-employment services, we provide: Job and training opportunities for workers. Resources to maintain a skilled workforce for employers. Information on unemployment benefit eligibility. Guidance on offers to return to work. Even more. Information for workers   Were you called back to work but can't return? If you are currently receiving benefits...

• 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...

• Refusal to work - Employer walkthrough

  Refusal of work - Employer eServices walkthrough Go back to the "Refusal of work" page Log into eServices and navigate to your employer account.   Select the “Issues” tab in the lower part of the page. The “Report Refusal of Work” link will be available under “Self-report an issue.”   Fill out the requested information.   The employer can attach any correspondence that they deem necessary....

• Rule-making - Work search rule

  Work search rule Description In order to be eligible to receive unemployment benefits, an unemployed individual must, among other requirements, be actively seeking work. State law requires individuals to make contacts with at least three employers per week or at least three documented in-person job search activities at the local reemployment center per week.  The Department currently has two active rulemakings regarding work search: What activities are considered a job search? What are job...

• Rule-making - Hours of Availability and Suitable Work (2021)

  Hours of availability and suitable work (2021) Description Employment Security is engaging in rulemaking to adjust the standard for the hours a claimant must be available for work in order to be eligible for unemployment benefits and to update factors used to determine suitable work. Documents CR 101  |  CR 102  |  Proposed rules  |  Preliminary cost-benefit analysis  |  CR 103 |  Final rule |  Concise explanatory statement&#160...