03/28/2020
**UPDATE... WA State is requesting that independent contractors, freelancers, and self-employed individuals wait until mid-April to apply for benefits as their system is not yet set up for these applications. Go to your state's UI Web page and sign up for COVID news updates.
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"The legislation includes provisions to expand unemployment insurance benefits to many Washingtonians that were previously not eligible, including many gig workers, freelancers and independent contractors. We are reviewing the details now. Sign up for COVID-19 action alerts for updates, or check back often for updates."
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