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Posted on Nov. 10, 2026
YesVets, a program that recognizes employers in Washington for hiring veterans, has helped 2,699 employers hire more than 10,000 veterans since it began 10 years ago.
Posted on Oct. 27, 2026
Employment Security’s JR Richards and Jessica Barr earned the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award, which recognizes managers in state government who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through performance results in the previous year.
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.
Part-time workers may qualify for partial unemployment benefits
Did you know you can work part time and still get partial unemployment benefits?