Single Employer (CSV) Filing for Paid Leave & WA Cares – Quarterly Wage Reporting
As of October 1, 2023, we only accept the new file format, which includes employee date of birth and WA Cares exemption status.
Use the updated Paid Leave and WA Cares .CSV File Specifications (v8) and the new Paid Leave and WA Cares .CSV Template (v8).
Employers of any size can file quarterly wage reports using a comma separated values file (.csv) instead of manually entering employee wage data. Employer agents or third-party administrators (TPAs) with full account access can also report on behalf of a single employer. For testing files containing wage information for multiple employers in one file, please visit the bulk filing page.
CSV file testing
Prepare your test file according to the .CSV File Specifications (v8) and use the updated .CSV Template (v8). We recommend employers or 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.