Logging In to Your Washington Unemployment Claim
Where to log in to your Washington unemployment claim, file weekly or biweekly certifications, check payment status, and get help.
Short answer: Washington's Employment Security Department (ESD) eServices is where you file weekly unemployment claims online (available 12 a.m. Sunday to 11:59 p.m. Washington Employment Security Department, How to file your weekly claims
| Logging in and filing weekly claims | Washington's Employment Security Department (ESD) eServices is where you file weekly unemployment claims online (available 12 a.m. Sunday to 11:59 p.m. Saturday): log in and look under "Account alerts" for "You have a UI weekly claim to file." A claim week runs Sunday through Saturday and can't be claimed until it ends; file for each week you want benefits (your first eligible week is an unpaid waiting week). You can also file by phone at 800-318-6022 (automated system 12 a.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Friday), which is also the number to call to correct an error on a filed claim. Washington Relay: 711. eServices login: https://secure.esd.wa.gov/home/ |
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| How to apply | Apply online through your ESD eServices account (secure.esd.wa.gov). File your first weekly claim the Sunday after you apply, even if your claim is still being reviewed, and file every week after that. Each weekly claim reports your job search, any hours worked and gross earnings, and any holiday, vacation or sick pay. |
| Work search requirements | Unless ESD tells you otherwise, complete at least 3 approved job search activities every week, starting the week you want benefits to begin. Activities that count include applying for jobs that fit your skills, interviewing, reporting to a union hiring hall if you are a member, and using reemployment services at a WorkSource center. Keep a job search log for at least 30 days after your benefit year ends. |
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FAQ
Where do I log in to my unemployment claim in Washington?
Washington's Employment Security Department (ESD) eServices is where you file weekly unemployment claims online (available 12 a.m. Sunday to 11:59 p.m. Saturday): log in and look under "Account alerts" for "You have a UI weekly claim to file." A claim week runs Sunday through Saturday and can't be claimed until it ends; file for each week you want benefits (your first eligible week is an unpaid waiting week). You can also file by phone at 800-318-6022 (automated system 12 a.m. Sunday through 4 p.m. Friday), which is also the number to call to correct an error on a filed claim. Washington Relay: 711.
How do I apply for unemployment in Washington?
Apply online through your ESD eServices account (secure.esd.wa.gov). File your first weekly claim the Sunday after you apply, even if your claim is still being reviewed, and file every week after that. Each weekly claim reports your job search, any hours worked and gross earnings, and any holiday, vacation or sick pay.
What are the work search requirements for unemployment in Washington?
Unless ESD tells you otherwise, complete at least 3 approved job search activities every week, starting the week you want benefits to begin. Activities that count include applying for jobs that fit your skills, interviewing, reporting to a union hiring hall if you are a member, and using reemployment services at a WorkSource center. Keep a job search log for at least 30 days after your benefit year ends.
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