This week nearly 1 million people are expected to file for #unemployment in #Washington. The Employment Security Department says it’s been preparing for the influx.

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In the last week of March the department saw 181,975 claims filed(That was already considered a record increase of 3,513% compared to 2019). This last week of April they expect to see 1,000,000 claims.

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If you’re filing for unemployment remember you’re not alone and the website and call center can get backed-up at times. Here a few tips from the Employment Security Department’s website: https://esd.wa.gov/unemployment/help