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• Breakouts - Session 6 - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #6 - The Future of Work: Workforce trends and “future proofing” Washington’s workers and businesses (return to all breakout session speakers) MODERATOR: Lewis...

• Breakouts - Session 2 - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #2 - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Past successes and new initiatives moving forward (return to all breakout session speakers) MODERATOR: Kelly...

• 2021 Labor Market Symposium Homepage

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• Agenda - 2021 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  DAY 1 SPEAKERS  |  DAY 2 SPEAKERS  TABLE NETWORKING TOPICS  |  VIRTUAL TOURS  |  SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Agenda    Confirmed speakers are listed below.  TUESDAY, JUNE 15 7am – 7:30am Breakfast Virtual Networking/Topic TablesVisit virtual booths 7:30am-8:30am Welcome...

• 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...

• Overpayments

  Unemployment overpayments and collections Pandemic-era overpayment waivers Updated March 28, 2024 You may have received an overpayment of unemployment benefits during the pandemic — between Feb. 2, 2020, to Sept. 4, 2021 — but don’t worry. We’re here to help! We want to waive overpayments for people who qualify. And, if you’ve already paid us back, and we waive your overpayment, you’ll likely get a refund! We’ll review your case soon, but you can help by...

• Okanogan County profile

  Okanogan County profile by Don Meseck, regional labor economist - updated May 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links|  PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Okanogan County borders Canada on the north. The Columbia River Basin and Lake Roosevelt form its southern and eastern borders and the North Cascade Mountains form its...

• Franklin County profile

  Franklin County profile by Ajsa Suljic, regional labor economist - updated June 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Franklin County, named for Benjamin Franklin, was created from Whitman County in 1883. The county is located in southeastern Washington at the convergence of the...

• 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...

• Whitman County profile

  Whitman County profile by Doug Tweedy, regional labor economist - updated March 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Whitman County covers 2,159.09 square miles of land, ranking 10th in size among Washington’s 39 counties. Whitman County was named after Marcus Whitman, an early pioneering...