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• UI customer service one stop

  UI customer service one-stop      IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME APPLYING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS? If so, please first visit our Unemployment section to learn more about unemployment benefits.  You will find answers to most of your questions, including: What are unemployment benefits? How do you know if you're eligible? What is the application process? What do you do after you apply? HAVE YOU ALREADY APPLIED FOR UNEMPLOYMENT?...

• Washington Service Corps FAQ

  Washington Service Corps FAQ Q. What is Washington Service Corps (WSC)?A. Washington Service Corps is the oldest publicly funded service program of its type in the nation. It provides a small living allowance and educational scholarships to young adults aged 17 and up who commit to 10½ months of community service. The program is administered by the Employment Security Department, using money provided by the federal AmeriCorps program. Q. What is Washington Reading Corps?A....

• Paid Family and Medical Leave customer data

  Paid Family and Medical Leave Customer...

• Paying back your overpayments

  Paying back your benefit overpayment What if I do not repay my overpayment? We may file a lien in Superior Court against your real or personal property to secure the debt if your account becomes past due.  This could result in a garnishment of your wages or bank account.  We may deduct from your federal income tax-refund or lottery winnings. Filing for bankruptcy may not remove your responsibility to repay the debt. What if I can’t afford the minimum monthly payment?...

• ESD Layoff Assistance

  Layoff assistance   The Employment Security Department (ESD) can help businesses and workers facing major layoffs, and help prevent layoffs from happening.  On this page: • Resources for workers• Resources for employers Resources for workers Has your employer determined a temporary layoff is required? Get help with your job search Employment Security is a partner in the statewide WorkSource system, which offers a variety of...

• Schedule a SAW callback

  Schedule a callback from a Secure Access Washington (SAW) Portal agent When you call the SAW Help Desk, our goal is to connect you directly to a customer service agent that can answer your question or help you access your Secure Access Washington account. Sometimes due to heavy call volumes, we are unable to put you straight through to a customer service agent. Because we know your time is valuable, instead of putting you on hold, we have a new service that allows you to...

• Sign up for a benefits debit card

  Receive your unemployment benefits by debit card Please note: You may choose to receive your unemployment benefits by direct deposit or on a debit card. Prior to choosing, you must review the debit card disclosure information that explains all the fees relating to the benefits card program. The U.S. Bank ReliaCard® is a reloadable, prepaid Visa® debit card issued by U.S. Bank. It provides an electronic option for receiving your benefit payments....

• Resources for Legislative and other government staff

  Resources for Legislative and other government staff ESD offers a variety of services and resources for Legislative and government staff. Along with receiving constituent inquiries from Legislative and other government staff, the Government Relations Office is available to: Help policy-makers connect with ESD divisions and staff for further information or data. Identify subject matter witnesses for work sessions or hearings. Make connections with our partners in the...

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits

  Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits   Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the Handbook for Unemployed Workers.   General Q. What are unemployment-insurance benefits?A. Unemployment benefits partially replace your regular earnings and help you meet expenses while you look for another job. They are not based on financial need. While receiving benefits, it’s your responsibility to get back to work as quickly...

• Unemployment-insurance benefits FAQ

  Unemployment-insurance benefits FAQ   What is the current unemployment rate? Employment Security publishes the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate once a month on the labor-market information section of our website. The...