Unemployment waiting week waiver going back into effect
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(en español)
Unemployment waiting week waiver going back into effect
Updated May 7, 2021
What’s happening
On May 7, 2021, a new rule is going into effect to waive the unpaid waiting week. New unemployment applicants will now be paid for the first week they are eligible for unemployment benefits. Anyone who was not paid for their waiting week for weeks ending Jan. 9, 2021 or later will be reimbursed retroactively after May 7, 2021.
What’s next
In the next week, anyone whose …
Message for PUA claimants who requested backdated weeks
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Message for PUA claimants who requested backdated weeks
Updated May 5, 2021
Notices in eServices will be sent to some Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) customers over the next two days, regarding requests made to backdate the start of the claim.
If you have requested to backdate weeks of your PUA claim, keep an eye on your eServices notices and follow all instructions you receive from us.
Don’t worry if you do not receive a notice and have requested backdated …
State Auditor's Office announces cyber security breach
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State Auditor's Office announces cyber security breach
(en español)
Updated April 2, 2021
The Employment Security Department (ESD) was notified of a breach of the security of the system of Accellion, a third-party provider used by the Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) for hosted file transfer services. Accellion is not a vendor of ESD and we are in no way responsible for the breach. ESD’s system was not breached and it remains secure.
What happened?
SAO was conducting …
Job search requirements will stay suspended
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Job search requirements continue to be suspended
(en español)
Updated Jan. 19, 2021
The Washington State House of Representatives and Senate voted to continue the suspension of job search requirements until the Pandemic State of Emergency is withdrawn by the Governor or legislative action, whichever is first. This means you can continue to answer “no” to the job search question on your weekly claim until the suspension is lifted.
Looking for your next opportunity?
Despite the …
Update on new federal stimulus
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Update on new federal stimulus
(en español)
Updated March 11, 2021
Benefit programs extended
The federal stimulus bill that extends CARES Act unemployment benefits was signed into law.
The legislation:
Extends Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Employment Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) until Sept. 4, 2021.
Continues the additional $300 per week for all eligible claimants until Sept. 4, 2021. By federal law, all claimants will get this benefit, except those …