What is the application process for unemployment benefits?<\/strong> What information do I need to apply for unemployment?<\/strong><\/p>\n What happens after an application is submitted?<\/strong> How does UW review ESD notification letters?<\/strong> After I apply for and start receiving unemployment compensation, what is needed to continue to receive unemployment compensation? Can I apply for unemployment benefits if I’ve moved in or outside of Washington?<\/strong> Return to top<\/a><\/p> Temporary layoffs and furloughs seem to have different meanings for ESD and UW. What\u2019s the difference?<\/strong> When a furloughed employee applies for unemployment compensation with ESD, how do they indicate they have been furloughed? Can I still apply for WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) when furloughed?<\/strong> How do earnings affect weekly benefit amounts?<\/strong> Since unemployment benefits are determined on a weekly basis, full-time workers whose hours of work are reduced by one workday each week usually will not be eligible for partial unemployment benefits because they earn too much in the week to be eligible.<\/p>\n This table shows two examples of the how weekly earnings affect weekly benefits for an eligible individual. For more detail visit the ESD’s Estimate Your Benefit webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n (This assumes in the base year the sum of gross wages for the two highest quarters was $24,000)<\/p>\n
\nThe fastest way to apply is online through ESD\u2019s unemployment page<\/a>. This is also were you will find the most current information needed to apply for benefits.<\/p>\n\n
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\nUniversity of Washington
\nPayroll-Box 359555
\nSeattle, WA 98105-0001
\nFederal tax ID 91-6001537
\nEmployment Security Reference Number 000990180003<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n
\nHarborview Medical Center
\nUniversity of WA-HMC
\nBox 359555
\nSeattle, WA 98195-0001
\nFederal tax ID 91-6001537
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\nESD reviews your application to see if it meets the work history and other basic eligibility requirements. Then ESD sends hard copy notification letters to applicants and to the UW. The letters include the information submitted by the applicant when making a claim for unemployment. The Payroll Office provides wage and hour information if needed. UW Human Resources (UWHR) staff supporting campus, the medical centers, and faculty and academic staff review ESD notification letters.<\/p>\n
\nUW verifies hours worked and wage information and if there is any mismatch between the information provided to ESD and the information UW has in its records, UW corrects the information and sends it back to ESD. ESD may follow-up as needed to further verify information submitted as part of a claim.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>ESD describes what is needed after applying for unemployment compensation on their Unemployment Benefits webpage<\/a>. Eligibility for unemployment is determined by ESD. You should respond to requests for information sent to you through eServices<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nEven if you moved in or out of Washington, you may apply for benefits if you worked in Washington in the last 18 months. If you worked in Washington and another state(s) in the last 18 months, you can submit a combined wage claim. See ESD’s webpage on Moving into or outside of Washington state<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\nFurloughs<\/h4>\n
\nESD considers furloughs<\/strong> <\/a>a form of temporary layoff that may consist of a complete stoppage of work or reduced work hours for a specific period. At UW, temporary layoffs are either a reduction in FTE or a furlough (an unpaid leave\/work stoppage). The UW\u2019s terminology comes from state civil service rules and is terminology consistent with other public higher education institutions and agencies in Washington State.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>ESD’s application for unemployment compensation requires you to choose a reason why you are separated from work. Furlough is not a listed option. Instead, for the question “Why did you separate from this employer?” select “Laid off” and for the follow-up question, “Choose more information about this separation” select “Other reason not listed.”<\/p>\n
\nYes. Eligibility for WA State PFML is not impacted by furlough, however, an individual cannot collect WA PFML and unemployment compensation concurrently.<\/p>\n
\nYou report earnings in your weekly claim. ESD’s week is Sunday through Saturday. If you receive pay from the UW such as wages or paid time off (e.g., holiday pay, hours worked, or other paid time off), their unemployment compensation claim is reduced. The formula for the earnings offset is (Gross Weekly Wage minus $5) times 75%. When the earnings deduction is equal to or more than the weekly benefit, you are not eligible for benefit payments.<\/p>\nEffect of weekly earnings on weekly UC benefits table<\/h4>\n