Unemployment benefits
Last updated: January 29, 2025
Information about unemployment benefits
Individuals who meet eligibility criteria and who are laid off from the UW may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Unemployment FAQs
Information about the unemployment and furlough process, as well as what to do if someone has filed a fraudulent unemployment claim in your name.
Washington State’s Employee Security Department unemployment benefits page
Unemployment benefits are temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. These benefits can help support you while you look for work. They are not based on your financial need.