Resources
RESOURCES
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Website: paidleave.wa.gov
Phone: 833-717-2273
Email: paidleave@esd.wa.gov
Office of Administrative Hearings
Website: oah.wa.gov
The Office of Administrative Hearings is an administrative court. If you are an interested party and disagree with a decision made by Paid Family and Medical Leave, you have the right to file an appeal. A judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings will hear and decide the dispute. The judges are not employed by Paid Family and Medical Leave or the Employment Security Department. Judges make independent decisions based on all the evidence presented at hearing.
Please consult the decision you are appealing for information about how and where to file a timely appeal.
Employment Security Department
Website: esd.wa.gov/unemployment
To apply for unemployment benefits, visit Employment Security's Unemployment Benefits webpage, and follow the steps to make sure you are eligible, and apply online.
Legal Representation
Free or low-cost legal services may be available to workers. You may contact:
- Unemployment Law Project 1-888-441-9178 unemploymentlawproject.org
- The Washington State Bar Association 1-800-945-9722 or online at wsba.org
- CLEAR 1-888-201-1014 or online at washingtonlawhelp.org
- Your local county bar association at wsba.org
Commissioner's Review Office
Website: esd.wa.gov/unemployment/commissioners-review-office
If you disagree with a decision made by the Office of Administrative Hearings judge, you have the right to file an appeal with the Commissioner’s Review Office.
Please consult the decision you are appealing for information about how and where to file a timely appeal.
Department of Labor and Industries
Website: lni.wa.gov/ClaimsIns
If you are injured at work or develop an occupational disease, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits administered by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Website: lni.wa.gov/WorkplaceRights/LeaveBenefits/VacaySick/PaidSickLeave.asp
The Department of Labor and Industries also handles paid sick leave. More information can be found on their resource centers for Employees and Employers.
Office of the Ombuds for Injured Workers of Self-Insured Employers
Website: ombudsman.selfinsured.wa.gov
The Office of the Ombuds for Injured Workers of Self-Insured Employers advocates for the rights of injured workers of self-insured employers.