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Find information and resources to help you file unemployment taxes, manage current and former employees and run your business.
All employers must file a tax-and-wage report every quarter. Learn how to file your reports and what information to include.
Learn about unemployment taxes that employers pay in Washington. How to pay, how to avoid penalties, how to dispute a tax rate, and more.
Audits show us if employers are following unemployment laws and rules. Learn how we conduct employer audits and what to expect if we audit your business.
We decide to allow or deny benefits based on information employers and claimants provide us. We'll need all supporting documents and details related to the job separation.
Find resources to help you prevent layoffs, support employees during an unavoidable layoff and understand the notification requirements for mass layoffs.
Employers: Learn what employee records you need to keep and for how long.