Governor's Office COVID-19 Resource List Governor’s partial list of resources to support economic retention and recovery related to COVI-19 available online at: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers https://coronavirus.wa.gov/ |
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COVID-19 Questions and Answers
Updates provided by the Employment Security Department available online at https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19 |
SBA COVID-19 Disaster Loan Program and Resources
Small Business Guidance from Business.WA.GOV Disaster Loans https://www.business.wa.gov/site/alias__business/1563/sba-disaster-loans.asp |
Go-to meeting: Emergency Remote Work Kits are here to assist.
Starting immediately, we will provide critical front-line service providers, including eligible healthcare providers, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profit organizations as well as any current LogMeIn customer with free, organization-wide use of many LogMeIn products for 3 months through the availability of Emergency Remote Work Kits. https://www.gotomeeting.com/work-remote
Zoom video conferencing https://zoom.us/home?zcid=2478
Starting immediately, we will provide critical front-line service providers, including eligible healthcare providers, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profit organizations as well as any current LogMeIn customer with free, organization-wide use of many LogMeIn products for 3 months through the availability of Emergency Remote Work Kits. https://www.gotomeeting.com/work-remote
Zoom video conferencing https://zoom.us/home?zcid=2478
FAQs (as on March 26, 2020)
Q: I heard there is legislation that has passed to expand unemployment insurance, how does this affect me?
A: We are evaluating what the federal legislation could do if and when it is enacted. As of March 26, it is still under consideration and not yet law but expected to pass soon.
Q: If passed, what benefits become available to me?
A: The proposed legislation will expand eligibility of unemployment insurance benefits to include many Washingtonians currently not eligible. It is not yet law but we will be sharing details as quickly as possible once it has been passed.
Q: I heard $1,200 will be part of this – when can I expect to get that money?
A: From what we understand, this should be a one-time payment to families that earn lower to middle incomes, but it is in no way connected to unemployment. This money will come directly from the federal government.
Q: I heard an additional $600 will be added to my unemployment payment each week. When will that start?
A: Assuming the federal bill passes, it will include an additional $600 each week to those on unemployment, for up to four months. Once the changes are signed into law, we will work as quickly as possible to update our technology to ensure everyone who is eligible gets the full amount they are owed. This may take several weeks to update, but you will receive any back payments you are owed.
Q: When will I know the system is updated?
A: The best way to stay up to date is by subscribing to the Employment Security Department’s COVID-19 action alert updates. A link to sign up is on the home page of esd.wa.gov.
Q: I heard there is legislation that has passed to expand unemployment insurance, how does this affect me?
A: We are evaluating what the federal legislation could do if and when it is enacted. As of March 26, it is still under consideration and not yet law but expected to pass soon.
Q: If passed, what benefits become available to me?
A: The proposed legislation will expand eligibility of unemployment insurance benefits to include many Washingtonians currently not eligible. It is not yet law but we will be sharing details as quickly as possible once it has been passed.
Q: I heard $1,200 will be part of this – when can I expect to get that money?
A: From what we understand, this should be a one-time payment to families that earn lower to middle incomes, but it is in no way connected to unemployment. This money will come directly from the federal government.
Q: I heard an additional $600 will be added to my unemployment payment each week. When will that start?
A: Assuming the federal bill passes, it will include an additional $600 each week to those on unemployment, for up to four months. Once the changes are signed into law, we will work as quickly as possible to update our technology to ensure everyone who is eligible gets the full amount they are owed. This may take several weeks to update, but you will receive any back payments you are owed.
Q: When will I know the system is updated?
A: The best way to stay up to date is by subscribing to the Employment Security Department’s COVID-19 action alert updates. A link to sign up is on the home page of esd.wa.gov.