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Affected by COVID-19?

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Account lock out fix: We are fixing an issue causing many customers to be locked out of their eServices account. See Details

Contact information for unemployed workers

 

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We are experiencing extremly high call volume and longer than normal wait times.

Please consider these resources before calling:

 

Technical Support: For support signing in or changing your password, please see our Technical Support Page

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
  • Call 800-318-6022 
    • Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Saturday from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Persons with hearing or speaking impairments can call Washington Relay Service 711 

Apply by phone 

Apply by phone at 800-318-6022 during business hours.

Claims center expanded business hours (except holidays):

Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Schedule a Callback

If you want to schedule a specific day and time for someone from the Claims Center to call you back, please go to our Schedule a Callback page.

Request assistance in other languages 

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  

Report benefits cheaters

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


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