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Posted on May. 20, 2026
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 4,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in April 2026 while the unemployment rate increased slightly to 5.2% from 5.1% in March.
Posted on May. 05, 2026
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to eligible workers who became unemployed due to severe weather in Dec. 5-19, 2025. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2026.
Learn about Paid Family & Medical Leave
In Washington state, the Paid Family & Medical Leave (Paid Leave) program provides eligible workers with the opportunity to take paid time off for various family and personal medical reasons. This includes bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or spend time with a family member preparing for military service overseas. Read more about the paid leave program.
June 10 deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Disaster assistance is now available to eligible workers and employers affected by floods and storms from Dec. 5 -19, 2025.