Employers
Log in to the Employer Reporting Application (ERA) to manage your account.
All users must register using the state’s new authentication service to continue accessing ERA effective Dec. 1. For more, see Employer Notice 26-017 or contact Employer Support Services.
This guide is a reference to help you report member information and submit correct payments.
Attend a training
Employer training
Contact
DRS is experiencing high call and email volumes, making our response times longer.
Employer support (ESS)
drs.employersupport@drs.wa.gov
360.664.7200 or 800.547.6657
TTY 711
Fax 360.753.1090
PO Box 48380
Olympia, WA 98504-8380
Accounts receivable / payments
drs.ar@drs.wa.gov
360.664.7864 or 800.547.6657
Fax 360.664.7400
PO Box 9018
Olympia, WA 98507-9018
If you need help, first try to navigate to see Chapter 12: Resources, or Chapter 13: Training. If you are calling ESS, select the option for an automatic call back and the next ESS representative will call you as soon as they are available.
Contact us about:
- Transmittals, both regular and correction reporting
- DCP reporting
- Payment reporting
- Converting to new reporting formats
- Begin and separation dates
- Edit messages
- Employer training
- Any reporting question not listed above
For forms and publications ordering, please email DRS.
If you are an employer and are unsure who to contact, ESS will route your question to the correct team member. Emails are answered within 24 hours. Phone calls are accepted between 8 am and 5 pm weekdays.
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
State Holidays: Closed
6835 Capitol Boulevard,
Tumwater, WA 98501
Notices
November 03, 2026 | All Employers
DRS Notice 26-017, Action Required December 1: Register with WA.gov to Maintain ERA Access
October 21, 2026 | Cities, Counties, and Political Subdivisions
October 16, 2026 | All Employers except WSPRS
DRS Notice 26-015, Employer Reporting Related to Workers’ Compensation/Temporary Duty Disability
