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COVID-19

Unemployment for massage therapists in the time of coronavirus

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All of the information here is gathered from the Employment Security Department (ESD) website to help you navigate the process and system as easily as possible. Things are changing on a daily basis so be sure you get the information from the EDS website to make sure. Everyone who is working in some capacity as a massage therapist can file for unemployment-- Employees, IC's … [Read more...] about Unemployment for massage therapists in the time of coronavirus

The Problem of Being an Essential Worker

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WA State Governor Inslee has shut down the State of WA except for essential workers. Somehow, massage therapists are on his list of essential workers. Health care providers and caregivers (e.g., physicians, dentists, psychologists, mid-level practitioners, nurses and assistants, infection control and quality assurance personnel, pharmacists, physical and occupational … [Read more...] about The Problem of Being an Essential Worker

COVID-19 Resources

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Sign up for Unemployment - Employment Security Department Be patient! They are catching up with the new requirements in the CARES Act. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) General overview: $1200 per adult, $2400 per couple, $500 per child coming to everyone making under $75,000. Based on 2019 taxes, or for individuals who haven’t filed, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Resources