Organization
Washington State Employment Security Department
Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) administers unemployment benefits, Paid Family & Medical Leave, and provides income support during approved training programs for eligible Washington workers.
Contact
- Program Website esd.wa.gov/
- Program Phone (360) 890-3500
- Program Address 212 Maple Park Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Programs
Unemployment Benefits
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 needs.
Paid Leave
Paid Leave allows you to take time off work for certain health or family reasons. You can take Paid Leave from work if: You have a serious health condition and can't work.You need time to care for a family member.You need time to bond with a new child.You need to spend time with family preparing for military service overseas.
Benefits During Training
We offer several training support programs. If we approve you for one of our programs, you can:Collect unemployment benefits, as long as you remain eligible for benefits each week.Do not need to look for work.