What is FEIN number for Washington ESD unemployment claim - employer won't provide it

FEIN stands for Federal Employer Identification Number - it's also called an EIN (Employer Identification Number). It's a 9-digit number that identifies your employer for tax purposes, formatted like XX-XXXXXXX. You should be able to find it on your W-2 form from last year or any pay stubs you have.

If you don't have access to your W-2 or pay stubs, you can also check the IRS website or call Washington ESD directly. They might be able to help you locate your employer's FEIN using other information like the company name and address.

I had the same problem last month! What really helped me was using Claimyr.com - they actually got me connected to a Washington ESD agent who helped me find my employer's FEIN when I couldn't reach them directly. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

You might also try looking up your employer on the Better Business Bureau website or doing a Google search for '[Company Name] EIN' or '[Company Name] tax ID'. Sometimes this information is publicly available.

Just a heads up - Washington ESD might accept your claim without the FEIN initially and then request it later during processing. You could try submitting what you have and see if they follow up for the missing info.

UGH the FEIN requirement is so annoying especially when employers don't cooperate. I had to threaten my former boss with calling the labor department before they finally gave me the info I needed.

Another option is to check if your employer is incorporated - if they are, their EIN might be listed in the state business registry. You can search Washington State's business database online.

I'm curious about this Claimyr thing mentioned earlier. Has anyone else used it for Washington ESD issues? Seems like it could be useful for other claim problems too.

Check your final paycheck stub too if you have it. Sometimes the EIN is printed there along with other employer tax info.

If all else fails, you could try contacting your state's Department of Labor or Revenue. They might be able to help you identify your employer's FEIN using their records.

This is exactly why I keep copies of all my employment documents. You never know when you'll need them for unemployment or other purposes.

Sometimes the EIN is also on benefits enrollment paperwork or employee handbooks if you have access to those documents.

What ended up working for you? I'm dealing with a similar situation and my employer is being completely unresponsive.

For future reference, when you start a new job, always ask HR for the company's EIN during onboarding. Makes things much easier if you ever need to file for unemployment.

Just wanted to mention that if you're still having trouble reaching Washington ESD after finding your FEIN, Claimyr really does work. I was skeptical at first but it's legitimate and saves so much time compared to trying to call yourself.

Also worth noting that if your employer goes out of business, you might have trouble getting their FEIN. In that case, Washington ESD should be able to work with you using other identifying information.

This thread has been super helpful! I was wondering about the same thing for my claim. Thanks everyone for all the suggestions and resources.

Just wanted to add one more resource that might help - if your employer uses a payroll service like ADP, Paychex, or QuickBooks Payroll, sometimes the EIN is listed on their employee portal or in your digital pay stubs. I found mine this way when I couldn't locate my physical W-2. Many people forget about checking their online payroll accounts but they often have all the tax information you need for unemployment claims.