An official website of the Washington state government
The .gov means it’s official.
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and
transmitted securely.
If you recently lost your job as a federal employee, you may be eligible for benefits. Learn about the special rules that apply to you.
We constantly work to fight unemployment identity theft and tax fraud. Learn how you can protect yourself and what to do if it happens to you.
We take all types of fraud seriously. Read about how to report various types of fraud within the Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave programs.
Protecting your personal information is a top priority for the Employment Security Department (ESD). Learn how to identify and avoid scams.
We don't want you to pay income taxes on unemployment benefits you did not claim. Learn how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to you.
Report a business you suspect is not registered with Washington state or is underreporting their employees.
