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• WorkFirst Career Scope Job Search

  WorkFirst Career Scope Job Search Washington’s WorkFirst program is managed by several state agencies. The Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) is the main partner. In order to participate in WorkFirst, you must be:  Receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.and Referred by DSHS. The role of the Employment Security Department (ESD) is help WorkFirst participants find a job and stay employed. ESD’s part of the...

• Refusal to work - Employer walkthrough

  Refusal of work - Employer eServices walkthrough Go back to the "Refusal of work" page Log into eServices and navigate to your employer account.   Select the “Issues” tab in the lower part of the page. The “Report Refusal of Work” link will be available under “Self-report an issue.”   Fill out the requested information.   The employer can attach any correspondence that they deem necessary....

• Two-step verification

  Two-step verification adds security to online applications!    (for employers) Employment Security has added a two-step verification system to its online accounts, which will help protect your information. Note: two-step verification is also referred to as multi-factor authentication or MFA.    Why change?  The new two-step verification system strengthens security and offers more protection of your secure, personal information.&#160...

• Contacting the webmaster

  Who do I contact?   ONLINE CONTACT FORM  If you are attempting to contact the Employment Security Department for: Technical issues filing your weekly claim online Help getting logged onto the unemployment benefits eServices website (forgot your username/password, locked out, application timed out) Questions about your unemployment benefits Unemployment benefits application assistance  Please use the online contact form and a representative from our...

• Employment Security video library

  Employment Security video library   Unemployment benefits These videos give basic unemployment benefits information. Read the Handbook for Unemployed Workers (PDF, 2.9MB) for more detailed information. Applying for unemployment benefits | 3 minutes | English Appealing a benefits decision  | 32 minutes | English | Spanish Creating your secure eServices account | 5:31 minutes | English For...

• How to submit a weekly claim

  How and when to submit a weekly claim  After you apply for unemployment benefits, you must submit a weekly claim the next week in order to begin receiving benefits. Then, you must submit a claim each week until you want your benefits to stop. How to submit Go to the "Weekly claim questions" page for tips on filing your weekly claim. Submit your weekly claim online for the fastest results. After logging in, you will see a...

• Unemployment benefits forms and publications

  Unemployment benefits forms and publications   Forms for your claim Job search log (PDF, 59KB)Used for tracking your employer contacts and in-person workshops you attend to try to find a new job. Earnings deduction chart (PDF, 147KB)Shows how much we deduct from your weekly benefits when you report earnings. Unemployment Insurance Claim form (fillable PDF) Used for submitting weekly certifications when unable to file missed weeks online or by...

• Job search requirements

  Job search requirements On this page • Download the job search log   • Job search activities list   • Frequently asked questions • Get help finding a job Job search activities list Make job search activities work for you The chart below includes the current list of approved job search activities. You must complete three each week. We've recently expanded this list to make your job search more...

• ID-me

  Verify your identity This page pertains to you only if you are an unemployment claimant who received a message in your eServices account stating that you need to verify your identity using ID.me.   If you did not receive the message, you don’t need to take action on this page. If you did receive the message, you must verify your identity by the date in your letter. Here’s how: Refer to your letter...

• About EAMS

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  About Employer Account Management Services (EAMS)  EAMS is a secure online option for filing quarterly wage reports and paying unemployment-insurance taxes. We recommend EAMS as an all-in-one option for submitting wage reports, paying taxes and managing your account with us. IMPORTANT: When setting up EAMS, be sure to enroll in locked services. You'll need locked services to access all of the features listed. Please note...