Home | Employment Security Department Welcome to the Washington State Employment Security Department Supporting workers when they need it the most, and helping employers build their workforce
Employment Security - Login - Washington Individuals Apply for unemployment benefits Submit a weekly claim Manage your unemployment benefits claim Restart a current claim Pay a benefit overpayment Look up
Unemployment benefits | Employment Security Department Unemployment benefits Unemployment benefits are temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own These benefits can help support you while you look for work They are not based on your financial need
Contact us | Employment Security Department - ESDWAGOV Employment Security is one of several state agencies working together to administer the WA Cares Fund benefit for long-term care services Visit the WA Cares Fund website
Log into your accounts | Employment Security Department Connect with a Local Veterans Employment Representative to hire a veteran Close Work Opportunity Tax Credit for hiring hard-to-place workers submenuWork Opportunity Tax Credit for hiring hard-to-place workers Importing wage files in the Employer Account Management System (EAMS) Bulk filing in Employer Account Management Services (EAMS)
Jobs at Employment Security | Employment Security Department - ESDWAGOV Jobs at Employment Security Learn about current job openings at the Employment Security Department (ESD) Who we are Our mission: We contribute to healthy communities by providing people equitable access to resources that improve economic security
Unemployment benefits forms and information | Employment Security . . . Information and resources Read general information about unemployment benefits in the Unemployed Worker's Handbook (PDF, 2 07MB) Visit the Handbook page to see translations Use the earnings deduction chart (PDF, 147KB) to see how much we reduce your weekly benefits when you report earnings Print-friendly tip sheets When to file for unemployment benefits (PDF, 241KB) How to file a weekly
Reporting scams or fraud | Employment Security Department Use best practices for information security Getting back stolen benefits We work with law enforcement and financial companies to get the money back and catch the people who stole it Relevant laws and rules Go to the Washington State Legislature's website to read: Penalties for unemployment benefits fraud - RCW 50 20 070
Who we are and what we do | Employment Security Department All Washington state agencies will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25 Weekly unemployment benefit payments may be delayed slightly due to holiday closures that affect banks, credit unions and the U S Postal Service