Contact information for unemployed workers

Submit questions about unemployment benefits eligibility, the application process, receiving your check, filing a weekly claim, qualifying for special benefits or overpayments 

• To submit a question online, you will need to create a SecureAccess Washington account
• 800-318-6022
• Persons with hearing or speaking impairments can call Washington Relay Service 711

Apply for unemployment benefits

• Online
• 800-318-6022
• Persons with hearing or speaking impairments can call Washington Relay Service 711

Request assistance in other languages 

• Online      

Disagree with a benefits decision? You can appeal (in writing) by fax or mail

• Fax: 800-301-1795
• Mail: Claims Center Appeals
  P.O. Box 19018
  Olympia, WA 98507

Arrange repayment of benefits you’re not entitled to receive 

• Email
  
• 360-902-9770 
• 866-697-4831
• Persons with hearing or speaking impairments can call Washington Relay Service 711
• Fax: 866-610-9235
• Mail repayments: Benefit Payment Control
  Employment Security Department
  P.O. Box 24928
  Seattle, WA 98124

Job opportunities with Employment Security  

• Online
• Fax: 360-902-9239

Report benefits cheaters

• Office of Special Investigations
  P.O. Box 9046
  Olympia, WA 98507