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As federal money pours in, many jobless Washingtonians brace for painful delays for benefits By Paul Roberts, The Seattle Times Published: March 12, 2021, 10:11am Share: For most unemployed Washingtonians, this week brought welcome news. Thanks to a new $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package signed Thursday by President Joe Biden, federal jobless benefits that were set to expire Sunday – including an extra $300 weekly payment that started in January – are now available through Sept. 6. But not every jobless Washingtonian will see that money right away. Even though most claim...

By Kathi O'Shea March 8, 2021 7:17 am clipart.com OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Tens of thousands of Washington residents may  have to pay back thousands of dollars in jobless benefits. The Seattle Times reports the state Employment Security Department’s new acting commissioner, Cami Feek, updated state lawmakers Thursday on Washington’s response to pandemic-related job losses. Feek told a Senate work session that the department will be working with 55,000 claimants who have received repayment notification after failing to respond for agency requests for information and being ruled ineligible...

About 55,000 Washington residents may have to pay back thousands of dollars in jobless benefits that were wrongly awarded in the pandemic.

The Employment Security Department is sending overpayment letters to 55,000 people. Some might be able to resolve eligibility issues without owing money, state says.

About 55,000 Washingtonians may have to pay back thousands of dollars in jobless benefits.