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Unemployment benefits

Unemployment benefits are temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. These benefits can help support you while you look for work. They are not based on your financial need.

Paid Leave

Paid Leave allows you to take time off work for certain health or family reasons. Find out when and how you can apply.

SharedWork program

SharedWork is a voluntary program that gives employers flexibility to retain employees at reduced hours during economic downturns.

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance program

If you're unemployed because of a major disaster, Disaster Unemployment Assistance can help. See if it's available, if you qualify and how to apply.

Answer these quick questions to see which benefits you might qualify for.

This is not a guarantee of benefits. The only way to know for sure is to apply and, for Unemployment and Paid Leave benefits, start filing weekly claims.

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Apply for unemployment benefits

You might qualify for unemployment benefits. Learn about the basic eligibility requirements for benefits or learn how to apply for unemployment benefits.

You may also qualify for training benefits while you look for work. Learn more about our job training support program.

Paid Leave

You might be eligible for Paid Family and Medical Leave.

Paid Family and Medical Leave is for when a serious health condition prevents you from working. It’s also for when you need time to care for a family member, bond with a new child or spend time with a family member preparing for military service overseas.

 

File a claim with L&I

If you were injured on the job, you should file a claim with the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Visit the L&I website to see what you need to know if you were injured on the job and learn how to file a claim.