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Written by: 4/14/2020 6:00 PM
The following is from the Washington Employment Security Department
Eligible for regular unemployment insurance (UI)? Apply as soon as possible!
Before you apply, go to esd.wa.gov/unemployment, and:
Can’t get regular UI? You might be eligible for expanded benefits under the federal CARES Act.
Wait to apply until after April 18. Stay tuned for next steps about how to get ready and what you’ll need. You can still set up your account any time though - see the next step below.
We know it’s not the most intuitive thing. That’s why we made a video!
Especially if there’s a chance you may already have a SAW account. That can cause issues that are tricky to fix down the road.
(There is one exception: People who receive in-training benefits won’t get it.)
Take a look at the worker Q&A on our COVID-19 webpage.
We're updating it with new information on the federal stimulus legislation.
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