Unemployment Benefits for Domestic Violence Victims offered by Washington State Employment Security
Unemployment Benefits for Domestic Violence Victims offered by Washington State Employment Security
Provides unemployment insurance benefits for individuals who voluntarily leave work due to domestic violence or stalking. Requirements are defined in state law at RCW 26. 50. 010 and RCW 9A46. 10. The Secretary of State's Address Confidentiality Program provides a substitute mailing address to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking who have relocated to avoid further abuse. State and local government agencies are required to accept the ACP substitute address.
Physical Address
Hours
Unemployment Claim Center: M-F, 8am-4:00pm.
Voice
Application process
Call the main line. DO NOT use the online Internet application. Individuals should call immediately after quitting work. Claim can be filed using a substitute mailing address through the Secretary of State's Address Confidentiality Program. Once provide with a secure address, individuals can apply online.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Individuals who left work due to domestic violence or stalking must look for work and make at least one job search contact each week.
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Agency info
Washington State Employment Security
Coordinates the unemployment insurance benefits program for the state of Washington. Program includes benefits for individuals who voluntarily leave work due to domestic violence or stalking. Provides services to citizens seeking work through WorkSource centers located around the state.