This handbook provides important information about unemployment benefits, including your rights and responsibilities. Find complete details about unemployment benefits.
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- English Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2.07MB).
- Español (Spanish) Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2.17MB).
- Amharic Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 4.06MB).
- Chinese (Simplified) Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 3.7MB)
- Chinese (Traditional) Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 3.63MB)
- Korean Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 3.07MB).
- Russian Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2.12MB).
- Somali Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2.20MB).
- Tigrinya Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2.44MB).
- Vietnamese Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2.59MB).
This handbook file is searchable, and the table of contents includes links to topic pages.
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How to get a printed copy of the handbook
You can get a copy of the handbook at your local WorkSource center. Use the WorkSource locator on the WorkSource website to find a center near you. Or you can ask us to mail you a copy by calling the Unemployment Claims Center at 800-318-6022. For current Claims Center hours, please check our contact page.
If you need this handbook in an alternate format
Please contact us:
- Email ESDGPUIAccomms@esd.wa.gov or call 844-395-6698.
- People who need hearing or speech help can dial 711 for the Washington Relay.