Layoff Support Resources
Layoff Resource Contacts
UW Human Resources
- Email: uwhr@uw.edu
- Upper Campus HR Operations: 206-543-2354
- Health Sciences HR Operations: 206-543-9406
- UW Medical Centers HR Operations: 206-598-6116
- Harborview Medical Center HR Operations: 206-744-9220
- Professional & Organizational Development – Offers courses and career resources
- UWHIRES – Apply for temporary or permanent UW jobs: 206-543-2544
Benefits-Related Contacts
UW CareLink
Confidential counseling and assistance. Toll free: 1-866-598-3978. UW CareLink website
Unemployment Compensation
You can apply for benefits at the Employment Security Department online, by phone, or in-person on your last day of employment.
- Employment Security Dept. Website
- 1-800-318-6022 (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- TTY 1-800-365-8969 (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Interpreter services are available free-of-charge, call 1-800-318-6022