Advocacy offered at Unemployment Law Project
Provides information, assistance, advocacy and representation to workers in search of unemployment compensation benefits. Also assists with appeals of unemployment benefits denials, assistance with training benefits, and most overpayment, fraud and garnishment issues relating to unemployment insurance benefits. Offers a telephone helpline staffed by representatives who provide information on all aspects of the process. Most services are available via telephone. Also has a list of self-help resources available online. Will also assist with issues regarding Washington State's Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Physical Address
1904 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Hours
M-F, 9am-5pm.
Voice
Application process
Call for intake interview. Clients may have to call more than once.
Fee
All services are free. If ULP successfully represents at a hearing, they ask for a donation of one week's benefits.
Eligibility
Anyone who has opened a claim or is eligible to open a Washington state unemployment claim.
Languages
Interpreter services
Agency info
Unemployment Law Project
Provides free legal advice and representation at administrative hearings for persons denied unemployment benefits. Also provides telephone information and legal advice to claimants navigating the unemployment process.