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The Unemployment Law Project provides low-cost representation and free advice and counsel to people in Washington State who have been denied unemployment benefits or whose award of benefits is being challenged.
With offices in Seattle and Spokane, Washington, we offer our services to anyone with a Washington State claim. Learn More »
Donations make up about one-third of our annual budget. We absolutely rely on the generosity of individuals like you who support our work. Please consider making a donation today.
We rely on the assistance of volunteers for an array of tasks, from clerical tasks to representation of claimants at administrative hearings. We provide training and on-going supervision.
During this time of deep uncertainty with COVID-19, the amount of unemployment claims has increased throughout WA State. Are you considering filing or have filed for unemployment and have some questions? And just what is going on with the fraudulent unemployment situation that is occurring in WA State. Join in… Continue reading
This webinar is for any LGBTQ+ worker whose job has been impacted by COVID-19 and seeks information about unemployment benefits. Join us if you work for a private business, you are an independent contractor, or you are not sure if your employment is eligible for benefits. We will cover how… Continue reading
This webinar is for any Native American worker whose job has been impacted by COVID-19 and seeks information about unemployment benefits. Join us if you work for tribal government, tribal enterprise, private business or you are an independent contractor and: you have been laid off; your hours have been reduced; you… Continue reading
对COVID-19和失业救济金有疑问吗？ 失业法项目(Unemployment Law Project) 将于5月14日(星期四）下午5点以中文举办视频网络研讨会！ 请加入我们，我们将实时回答您的所有问题。 该网络研讨会将向公众开放，可以在此处加入：https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uoKDFoEqQYa4hzdiwPunEQ Have questions about COVID-19 and unemployment benefits? The Unemployment Law Project is hosting a video webinar in Mandarin Chinese on Thursday, May 14 at 5pm! Brought to you by Unemployment Law Project. Please join us as we answer all your questions live. This… Continue reading
Please join the Unemployment Law Project for a virtual night of music, featuring performances from artists Chuck Jacot (Cello), Jennifer Hammill (Piano), and Tom & Virginia Dziekonski (Violin & Cello). The ULP will be raising funds to meet the surge in need for unemployment legal assistance in the wake of… Continue reading
Webinar Recording Please join us for this free webinar as we discuss how COVID-19 has affected unemployment benefits in Seattle and King County. The program includes an update on new unemployment rules, followed by a live Q&A with the audience. Sponsored by Seattle King County NAACP and the Unemployment Law… Continue reading
The free webinar will include updates on TANF, food assistance, Social Security, and unemployment insurance. Featuring Madeleine Harnois (Benefits Law Center), Grete Schultz (Solid Ground), and John Tirpak (Unemployment Law Project). It is open to the general public. There will be a live Q&A following brief statements. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMucuqvqTIpH9Ci8xul8H495xnPPMjWzgZc Continue reading
코로나-19 실업수당 관련 궁금증이 있습니까? Unemployment Law Project에서 4월 21일(화) 오후 2시에 진행하는 한국어 웨비나에 참여하신다면, 원하시는 답변을 얻을 수 있습니다. 웨비나는 모든 분들이 입장가능하며, 아래 링크로 참여해 주세요. 4월21일 화요일 오후 2시 아래 링크를 통하여 참여 하실 수 있습니다: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82583676122 Have questions about COVID-19 and unemployment benefits? The Unemployment… Continue reading
¿Tiene preguntas sobre el COVID-19 y los beneficios de desempleo? ¡El Proyecto de la Ley de Desempleo está organizando un seminario web con video en Español el martes, 19 de mayo a las 5 de la tarde! Por favor, venga y aprenda con nosotros mientras hablamos con Danielle Alvarado, Legal… Continue reading
Please join us as we answer questions about how the Coronavirus is affecting unemployment benefits. This webinar is open to the general public. We will be taking questions from participants. Mondays at 12:00 PM PDT at https://bit.ly/webinar-ulp Recording of last webinar: Continue reading
We Need Volunteer Attorneys!
Help ULP handle the surge in appeals by representing a claimant at a hearing pro bono. Send name and contact info to apaxton@ulproject.org
