www.esd.wa.gov - Get Washington State Unemployment Benefits

If you want to get Washington State Unemployment Benefits just gather the information and follow the information are given below-

Determine Your Eligibility

Determine whether you are eligible for Washington State unemployment benefits. The requirements include 680 hours of covered employment during the first four of the last five calendar quarters. You must have also earned wages within the State of Washington. In general, you must have been terminated without cause (laid off, company went out of business, etc.). In some cases, you can claim benefits even if you resign with good cause. If you get fired for cause (i.e., because you did something wrong), you are not eligible.

Gather Required Information

Gather the information you will need in order to file your claim for Washington State unemployment benefits. This information includes:

*Your social security number
*Names and addresses of all employers for the last two years
*Date you last worked for your most recent employer
*Approximate gross monthly wages
*Name and local number of your union, if applicable
*DD214 if you were in the military during the last two years
*Standard Forms 8 and 50 (SF8 and SF50) if you were employed by the federal government during the last two years
*Your alien registration number ("A" number) if you are not a U.S. citizen

Apply Online or By Phone

Apply for Washington State unemployment benefits online or by telephone. To apply by phone, contact the ESD call center. You will be asked a series of questions through an automated process, after which you will speak to an actual person to complete the remainder of the application. You can also apply online at the ESD website.

Wait for Notification by Mail

After your application is complete, watch for a notice in the mail. Once your Washington State unemployment benefits claim has been processed, you will either receive an information packet that includes program requirements, and the hours and wages used to determine your benefit amount; or you will receive a denial letter if the department determines that you are ineligible.

File Weekly Claims

File your weekly claims. Once your initial application for Washington State unemployment benefits has been processed, you must file weekly claims for compensation. This can be done by phone or online, and your information packet will contain detailed information on this process.

Actively Look for Work

Keep looking for work. You must actively look for work each week by completing a total of three employer contacts, either on your own or through an approved in-person job search activity at a local WorkSource office or employment center. If you do not comply with this requirement, you will lose your benefits.

If you need more information visit Washington State Unemployment Security Department