Employ Spokane | Layoff Guide | October 2021

Table of Contents

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Content

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WorkSource Spokane's Career Coaches

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Two Websites, One Purpose

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WorkSource WA Statewide Account

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Employment Opportunities, Events, and Activities

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Trade Adjustment Assistance

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Unemployment Benefits and Claims: How to Apply

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Unemployment Benefits and Claims: Calculator

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Health Insurance Options: Layoff Resources Better Health Together: Health Care Assistance

Career Coaching at WorkSource Spokane

Our team is experienced with assisting individuals impacted by a layoff to better understand available programs and benefits.

Contact us to schedule an appointment: worksourcespokane.com (509) 532-3120 wsspokane@esd.wa.gov

Both websites are dedicated to connecting you to the resources and support available as you explore your next career opportunity.

The instructions are provided by our proud partners at the Washington State Employment Security Department.

THREE EASY STEPS Create a Secure Access

1

Washington (SAW) account at esd.wa.gov.

Select the

Sign in or create account

link from the ESD home page. Follow the instructions to

2

Create new account.

Answer a few questions to verify your identity.

Don't rush through the ID verification questions. If you answer incorrectly, the system will not recognize you.

3 GO!

Confirm your device.

You'll do this by entering your telephone number and selecting three challenge questions. Click

Finish.

You are ready to start!

Apply for unemployment benefits or manage your current and past claims or Look up your past wages.

Select either

If you run into problems creating a new SAW account: Call (855) 682-0785

STOP!

Before you call, try closing your browser and waiting 15 minutes.

Then try to sign in again.

Double-check your username, password and your answers to the ID verification questions.

Exclusive and original job-seeking activities to help with your re-employment journey!

Businesses are hiring from a variety of industries with both remote and

Job Seeker Series

in-person opportunities.

The fundamentals of preparing yourself for the job market is covered from end-to-end.

Professional Development Series Sneak peeks of our multi-day workshops will guide the evolution of your new career.

Specialty Group Series Created to support unique populations to successfully impact the job search.

The calendar connects you to all of our live workshops and hiring events.

TAA is a federal program that provides aid to workers who lose their job, or whose hours or wages are reduced due to the impact of foreign trade.

Competition with foreign companies Imports from foreign suppliers Production moving to another country Services outsourced to another country

Job training & education (up to two years) Job search activities Income support Relocation allowances Reemployment services

To learn more about TAA, contact our dedicated team:

Our partners at the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) administer unemployment benefits and claims.

Here's how to apply:

For questions or detailed assistance, please refer to the Unemployed Worker Handbook for more information.

To verify Claim Center call hours, call or visit ESD's website:

Estimate Your Weekly Benefit

Layoff Resources As someone whose employment is or will be impacted by a layoff, health insurance open enrollment is available to you and may also qualify for subsidies.

By law, you must have healthcare coverage or pay a penalty at the end of the year. You have 59 days from the employer's last coverage day to choose a plan.

Washington Apple Health

COBRA The federal law that

Children may qualify

allows you to stay on

for Washington Apple

your employers insurance

Health coverage. A

up to 18 months after

family of four can

employment ends.

earn up to $71,500 to

Your cost is the entire

qualify for Apple

premium plus a small

Health.

percentage, making

Better Health Together can help with enrollment (see next page).

COBRA more expensive than what you are currently paying.

Trade Act Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) If you have lost your job due to overseas outsourcing, you may qualify for a health insurance tax credit that will pay 72.5% of your COBRA premium.

HCTC is administered by the IRS.

Health Care Assistance

Better Health Together is a non-profit organization that offers

free

assistance with enrolling Washington residents in health insurance.

You'll receive a step-by-step guide through the enrollment process and have your questions answered along the way.

Unemployment Benefits Apply for weekly insurance claims Select a health care provider

WorkSource Washington account Create your profile and use the state's largest job search engine

WorkSource Spokane resources Career coaching, workshops, assessments, and hiring events