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• SEAP approved providers

  Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) approved providers This directory contains all of the training providers whose programs are currently approved for use by SEAP participants. You can find programs that are offered statewide (usually through online training), as well as providers who offer training in your county or neighboring counties. Some providers may have income eligibility requirements or other requirements you must meet to participate in their training programs. Once you...

• Introduction to Unemployment Insurance - Public Webinar

  Unemployment insurance webinars We offer recorded webinars that provide you an opportunity to learn how to manage your claim in eServices and hear subject matter experts answer frequently asked questions about unemployment benefits.  We use Webex to conduct our webinars. For technical help, contact Webex Support.  Webinar videos and presentations Our webinars can help you avoid mistakes while applying for...

• Reporting requirements

  Quarterly reporting requirements All employers must file a tax-and-wage report every quarter. Otherwise, you must pay a penalty.  Reporting requirements are determined by the Washington legislature. It specifies which workers and what information you must report each quarter. Read the law. Who and what you must report: Who to report Employees covered by unemployment insurance Corporate officers covered by unemployment insurance If you have no employees and no payroll for...

• Return to work

  Return to work To support workers and businesses with unemployment and re-employment services, we provide: Job and training opportunities for workers. Resources to maintain a skilled workforce for employers. Information on unemployment benefit eligibility. Guidance on offers to return to work. Even more. Information for workers   Were you called back to work but can't return? If you are currently receiving benefits...

• Speaker Presentations - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Presentations    Morning Keynotes Welcome and Opening (Video  |  Full PowerPoint  |  PDF)Suzi LeVine, Commissioner, Washington State Employment Security...

• Employment Security Leadership

  Employment Security leadership Commissioner Cami Feek Cami Feek was appointed commissioner for the Employment Security Department (ESD) by Gov. Jay Inslee in June 2021. Prior to that, she served as ESD’s acting commissioner, deputy commissioner and chief operating officer.  Cami originally joined the agency in 2017 to design and stand up the nation’s best Paid Family and Medical Leave program.  Her career in state government...

• Spokane County profile

  Spokane 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 Spokane County is situated east of the Cascade Range and on the western slope of the Coeur d’Alene Mountains next to the Idaho border. Spokane County ranks in the middle of...

• Worker training/education FAQ

  Worker training/education FAQ Q. What is Employment Security’s role in the workforce training system?A. Employment Security works with the state’s 12 workforce development councils and other partners to administer the WorkSource employment system. WorkSource centers offer a variety of job-finding resources, including workshops on résumés, interviewing, and how to get and keep a job.  The department also administers federal Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA...

• 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...

• Legislative resources

  Legislative resources Government Relations The role of the Government Relations Office is to assist the legislature and governor in ensuring Washington has efficient and effective workforce-development and unemployment insurance systems. The office does that by communicating data and analysis to state policy makers and elected officials. Contact us: Caitlyn Jekel, Government Relations Directorcaitlyn.jekel@esd.wa.gov   ESD...