Fondo de Beneficios para Trabajadores Excluidos de Washington
El Fondo de Beneficios para Trabajadores Excluidos de Washington es un programa piloto pionero de 10 semanas de duración dedicado a proporcionar ayuda económica y realizar investigaciones cualitativas entre los trabajadores indocumentados de Washington. Dirigido por Scholar Fund y financiada por Washington Dream Coalition, esta iniciativa ofrece un salvavidas crucial a quienes no tienen derecho a prestaciones de desempleo debido a su situación migratoria. Nuestra misión es recopilar datos impactantes e historias personales para abogar por una red de seguridad social integral en el Estado de Washington, garantizando que ningún trabajador esté solo.
El plazo de presentación de solicitudes finaliza el 1 de diciembre de 2023 a las 11:59pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are unemployment benefits?
Unemployment benefits provide you with temporary income when you lose your job through no fault of your own. The money partly replaces your lost earnings and helps you pay expenses while looking for new work. Currently in Washington State, certain undocumented workers are not eligible for this social safety net.
Does the applicant have to be currently not working?
Yes, applicants should be unemployed at the time of the program, which is scheduled to begin in January 2024. If the applicant is a seasonal worker who is expected to be unemployed, they can apply.
I haven’t been working since 2021, would I qualify to apply?
No, applicants must have worked in Washington State during the past 18 months.
What if I worked and was laid off in a different state?
Applicants must have worked in Washington State. Workers in other states are not eligible for this program.
How do I show “proof of employment history" and "previous pay stubs" for applications?
You should upload any of these following documents:
- Check Stubs
- An employer with:
- Name and Social Security Number
- Beginning date of employment
- Ending date of employment (if applicable)
- The employer's name, address and telephone number
- The total amount of wages earned
- W-2 Forms (You must be able to identify the specific time frame covered by the W-2)
- 1099 Forms (You must be able to identify the specific time frame covered by the 1099)
Can I apply if I'm in the process of getting an ITIN?
No, applicants must have a current valid ITIN at the time of application.
When will I find out if I was approved or denied?
Notifications will go out in January 2024. There is the possibility of additional verification required before acceptance.
What if I’m taking leave from work because of illness or to care for a family member?
Washington State does not take immigration status into account when considering eligibility for the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. So, if you are seriously ill or caring for someone who is seriously ill, this program may be able to help. Learn more at paidleave.wa.gov or tometiempo.org.
Are my benefits taxable?
Yes.
What if the applicant didn’t do taxes for last year or the following year?
That is not relevant to the eligibility of this program.
How can I get help or ask questions about this program?
If your question is not answered on this page, email us at support@waworkerbenefits.org or call at (206) 759-5084 for further assistance. Our team is available during business hours. If you contact us outside of business hours, we will respond as soon as we can.
What if I worked and was laid off in a different state?
Applicants must have worked in Washington State. Workers in other states are not eligible for this program.
Is the information I provide in the application confidential?
The nonprofit organization Scholar Fund is responsible for collecting the personal information you submit in the eligibility form. Such information that you provide is deemed confidential and will be protected accordingly. The information you provide is yours, and you may make corrections to such data at any time.
You can access Scholar Funds Privacy Policy here (English only).
Is my information safe?
Scholar Fund deploys appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the personal information you provide, including to help prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of personal information. Further, Scholar Fund does not share personal information with third parties except in limited circumstances as outlined in the Scholar Fund Privacy Policy.
Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, there is an ongoing legitimate purpose to retain the data (such as contractual obligations or identity verification), or to comply with legal or auditing requirements.
How will the Washington Excluded Workers Benefit Fund prevent fraud?
In order to reduce fraud and avoid duplicates, Scholar Fund has developed several mechanisms to screen and check applicants to spot discrepancies, which includes a thorough application review process, spam filters, and address verification. Scholar Fund personnel may also contact applicants via phone or text if application issues are detected.
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