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Washington State extends unemployment call center hours for 90 days to address a 20% surge in claims.
Washington State’s Employment Security Department has launched a 90-day pilot to extend unemployment call center hours, responding to a surge in claims from federal workers, seasonal layoffs, and private-sector job losses during the ongoing government shutdown.
The new schedule includes extended hours Monday through Friday and limited weekend service, with afternoons dedicated to processing claims.
The move aims to reduce a growing backlog and improve benefit delivery amid a 20% year-over-year increase in claims, all while operating within existing staffing and budget limits.
The ESD will assess the program weekly and make adjustments as needed.
El estado de Washington extiende las horas del centro de llamadas de desempleo por 90 días para abordar un aumento del 20% en las reclamaciones.