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• Cowlitz County Profile

  Cowlitz County profile by Scott Bailey, regional labor economist - updated July 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Cowlitz County is located on the Columbia River, adjacent to the Portland metropolitan area. The county has two active ports, is on north-south interstate freeways and...

• Labor Market and Credential Data Dashboard

  Labor Market and Credential Data Dashboard Washington STEM originally developed this data dashboard by using ESD employment projections and occupational wage estimates and combined those data with other sources to help inform job seekers in each region of the state. ESD and Washington STEM partnered to create this version of the dashboard in the Spring of 2023. Whether you are looking for a new job, considering a mid-career transition, or evaluating your education...

• Skamania County profile

  Skamania County profile by Scott Bailey, regional labor economist - updated July 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile Overview Regional context Skamania County is located about 40 miles east of the Portland metro area, in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Almost 90 percent of the county is timberland, mostly within...

• Recent rulemaking activity

  Rulemaking Activity Archive Formal electronic retention of final rulemaking files began in late 2017. For records prior to that date please follow the standard public disclosure request process to received hard copy records.    Recently completed activities2022 Domestic Violence definition for UI claims Benefit certification Lump sum retirement deductions 2021 Hours of availability and suitable work (2021) Technical Corrections (Benefit Charging and Availability for Work...

• Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) certification or recertification

  Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) certification or recertification How FUTA / IRS 940 reporting works: Comparison of federal and state information Each year, we compare the wages reported to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on form 940 or on 1040 Schedule H to wages reported to Washington for unemployment insurance purposes. We certify: Your tax rate. The amount of taxable wages. The amount of taxes paid by each employer for two years prior. (For example we sent 2013 data to the IRS in...

• Facts and Figures Report

  Facts and Figures Report – June 2024 The Facts and Figures Report is prepared monthly and posted after the county press release as a quick reference for employees, legislators, partners and others who may be interested.  What is included in the Facts and Figures? Unemployment rates Monthly job growth or loss Data for unemployment claims and benefits Long-term unemployed data Average wage/minimum wage Unemployment taxes/trust fund WorkSource...

• Labor Market Report Library

  Labor market report library The report library contains current and historical data tables and other documents available for download. The library index titles follow the main website content labels and ordering. For information not provided here, please contact your local area economist or fill out our feedback form. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Glossary ETA guide to state and local workforce data Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) County data tables,&#160...

• Governor lowers 2021-2025 tax rates

  Governor lowers 2021-2025 tax rates   On Feb. 8, 2021, Gov. Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5061. This bill provides unemployment tax relief for Washington businesses, enhances unemployment support for Washington workers and more. These measures will enhance the state’s ability to respond to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Resources: Tax rate recalculation insert sent to employers in...

• Occupations (OEWS)

  Occupational employment and wage statistics (OEWS) OEWS is a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This federal-state cooperative program produces employment and wage estimates annually for about 867 occupations. Each year, the Employment Security Department’s Data Architecture, Transformation and Analytics (DATA) Division compiles occupational employment and wage estimates for Washington state. These data are presented statewide, for metropolitan...

• Unemployment insurance tax-rate factors

      Unemployment insurance tax-rate factors High unemployment drives tax rate increases and tax relief The Legislature passed Senate Bill 5061 in 2021, which gives employers some tax relief. Senate Bill 5061 What this bill provides State UI tax relief...