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Employment WA

WA Unemployment Insurance Employer Registration

Source: WA Employment Security Department Verified: March 1, 2026

Washington employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the Employment Security Department for unemployment insurance. New employers pay a standard UI tax rate on the first $68,500 of each employee wages.

Official Source:
WA Employment Security Department
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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