Unemployment benefits | Employment Security Department
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To protect the privacy of your personal information, use your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) username and password. What is SAW? Check to see if you have a SAW account Employers: If you have ever paid taxes online with EAMS (Employer Account Management Services), you must use the same SAW account.
How to apply for unemployment benefits - ESDWAGOV
You will also receive verification by email that we received your application, if you gave us permission to email you. Apply by phone Call us at 800-318-6022 to apply by phone. Find …
Basic eligibility requirements | Employment Security Department
Learn more about your base year and estimate your benefit. Wages you earned During the last 18 months, you need to have earned at least some of your wages in Washington state. The only exception is if you both: Recently left the military or worked for the federal government. Are currently located in Washington state. Reason you separated from ...
Unemployment benefits forms and publications - ESDWAGOV
Unemployment claim forms and information View instructions and resources about unemployment benefits: Read general information about unemployment benefits in the handbook for unemployed workers (PDF, 2,884KB). Learn how to apply for unemployment (PDF, 225KB). Learn more about job search requirements while you claim unemployment benefits. Use the earnings deduction chart (PDF, 147KB) to see how ...
Pandemic-era overpayment waiver requests - ESDWAGOV
Learn how to apply to waive a pandemic-era overpayment. These are overpayments you might have received in 2020 or 2021.
Unemployment taxes | Employment Security Department
Unemployment taxes Learn about unemployment taxes that employers pay in Washington. How to pay, how to avoid penalties, how to dispute a tax rate, and more.
Choose how you get paid | Employment Security Department
When you apply for unemployment benefits, you need to choose a payment method. Before choosing how you would like to receive your benefits: Read about both options on this page. Review the debit card disclosure information from U.S. Bank (PDF, 192KB). It explains all the fees related to the benefits card program. Remember that you don't get paid for the first week you file a claim. Learn more ...
Log into your accounts | Employment Security Department
Use your SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account to access online services from state agencies with 1 username and password. Since many state agencies use SAW, you may already have an account.
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Contact Information For Security (Optional) Provide additional contact information to receive security codes and reduce the chance of losing access to your account. You can add or edit additional contact information later in your SAW account settings.