Support for employers and employees

We can work with employers and employees who cannot work due to the fires. Learn more about standby and temporary layoffs.

The SharedWork program can help employers retain workers at reduced hours and employees may be eligible to receive partial unemployment. Learn how to apply for SharedWork. 

If you are unemployed 

You may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Learn about basic eligibility and how to apply.  

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is currently not available for the wildfires 

The federally funded Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program is for those who have applied for unemployment benefits and not qualified. DUA has not been activated for this emergency. If DUA is authorized, Employment Security will announce how to apply and specific deadlines.

More options for employers

In certain situations, we can grant relief of charges to taxable employers. Learn about how and when to request relief.  

If employers are late filing a quarterly report and payment due to a disaster, penalties and interest may be waived. Learn about the standard process for requesting a waiver.