Bulk (ICESA) Filing for Paid Leave & WA Cares – Quarterly Wage Reporting
Beginning October 1, 2023, we will only accept the new file format, which includes employee date of birth, WA Cares exemption status and no payroll indicator.
Use the updated Paid Leave and WA Cares Bulk (ICESA) File Specifications (v8.1).
Bulk (ICESA) filing of quarterly wage reports is meant for employer agents or third-party administrators (TPAs) reporting on behalf of multiple employer clients. For testing files containing wage information for a single employer in one file, please visit the single employer filing page.
ICESA file testing
Prepare your test file according to the new Bulk (ICESA) File Specifications (v8.1). We recommend employer agents test their file formats prior to the reporting due date(s).
This test process is not secure. Please do not upload real employer data and or employee identifying information. The Employment Security Department is not liable for any data leaks from utilizing this test.
After your file is uploaded, you should receive instant validation feedback. If you receive any errors or warnings, please reference the new specifications for how to fix common errors.