Washington Unemployment Insurance
Washington State Employment Security Department
What is Washington Unemployment Insurance?
Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet Washington's eligibility requirements.
Administration
Washington Unemployment Insurance is administered by Washington State Employment Security Department.
Program Requirements
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Washington and meet all of the following:
- Unemployed, and
- Worked in Washington during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
- Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Washington guidelines, and
- Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.
Contact Info
1-800-318-6022