All Washington state agencies will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. Weekly unemployment benefit payments may be delayed slightly due to holiday closures that affect banks and credit unions.
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State unemployment rate dips in November as Washington adds jobs
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Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced Friday that he reappointed Commissioner Cami Feek to continue in her role at the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Learn about Paid Family & Medical Leave
In Washington state, the Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) 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.
UI Navigator program makes strides during first year
Nearly a year has passed since Employment Security Department and nine community-based organizations kicked off a new program to help potential unemployment claimants in underserved communities better understand available benefits.