Each state is free to establish the components of its state Unemployment program. The benefits which an unemployed worker receives and the taxes an employer pays vary significantly across the country.
Washington is one of the state which offers a more generous program. In determining eligibility, Washington considers hours instead of earnings, and considers earnings in the most recent quarter. Washington offers a higher than average weekly benefit amount and indexes the amount with average weekly wages.
Washington is one of the state which offers a more generous program. In determining eligibility, Washington considers hours instead of earnings, and considers earnings in the most recent quarter. Washington offers a higher than average weekly benefit amount and indexes the amount with average weekly wages.