To calculate the benefit amount:. The base year is the first four of the last five calendar quarters. To be eligible for benefits, a person must have worked at least hours during his or her base year and must have lost a job through no fault of his or her own. There are few exceptions to this general rule. For example, victims of domestic violence or stalking who voluntarily leave work to protect themselves or their families also may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Individuals who leave their jobs because the spouse or domestic partner is transferred also may be eligible for benefits. These individuals must work as long as they can before the transfer. Are people who own their own businesses eligible for unemployment benefits? Individuals who own a business or are members of limited partnerships or limited liability companies are not eligible for unemployment benefits.
Corporate officers are covered by unemployment insurance unless the corporation exempts the officers from coverage by January Only certain officers are eligible to be exempted. Officers cannot get unemployment benefits if they own at least 10 percent of the business or are related to another corporate officer who owns at least 10 percent of the business.
See the Corporate officer requirements fact sheet for more information. Note: Under legislation adopted in , the corporate-officer law will change at the start of The fact sheet will be updated by fall of What are the requirements to remain on unemployment?
People who collect unemployment must be able to work, available for work and actively seeking suitable work. They must verify that they are meeting these requirements by filing a claim each week.
Claims can be filed online 24 hours a day or by phone at use the automated system a. Sunday — p. Friday, unless Friday is a holiday, or speak with a claims agent on weekdays , except holidays. What about people who are out of state or on vacation? And unlike last December, when Gov.
After Sept. When Congress extended the pandemic programs this spring, Keiser said, lawmakers included a Sept. For example, manufacturing, which represented around 8. Congressional officials said they doubted Congress would extend the federal pandemic benefits, as has happened twice before.
Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle. Have been laid off or fired unless for gross misconduct. Are looking for work, available for work, and willing to accept an offer of suitable work except when they are on standby while temporarily laid off. Are under quarantine or isolation as defined by the WA Department of Health and as directed by a public health official if they are looking for work that can be done under quarantine or isolation, during the COVID emergency and until June 30, Left work on or after April 4, because they were not able to work from home in their current position, are looking for work, available for work, and willing to accept an offer of suitable work that can be done from home, and they or a household member are at higher risk of severe illness from the disease that is the subject of the regional, state, or national public health emergency.
Unemployment benefits are now available for Washingtonians who have lost work because of the COVID crisis—including freelancers, independent contractors and other self-employed workers.
The amount of financial help varies. But if your application is approved, you will be paid at least the minimum weekly benefit amount. Click here for information on Unemployment Insurance Benefits for the Self-Employed or Independent Contractors and to start your application. Review your wages and hours carefully.
If information is wrong, call the claims center at Monday — Friday from 8 a. People with hearing or speaking impairments can call Washington Relay Service to request a correction.
Your Washington unemployment benefit claim is available for one year, which is 52 weeks from the week you applied. This week period is called your benefit year. You cannot file another new Washington claim until that year is over. Most claims receive between 13 to 26 weeks of benefits. The link to submit a weekly claim will be in eServices and will show up when we are ready for you to complete it.
How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits. Washington Unemployment Benefits. The Fastest Way to Apply. Try these tips to improve your ability to apply on-line:. Apply during off-peak hours p. U se a computer or laptop if you can , as smart phones are experiencing technical difficulties in the application process.
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