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• Klickitat County profile

  Klickitat 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 Historical and regional context Klickitat County is located in south central Washington. Since time immemorial it was home to the Klickitat and Wishram tribes, hunter-gatherers...

• 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...

• Corporate officers FAQ

  Reporting corporate officers Jump to: Section 1: The law on unemployment-insurance coverage for corporate officers Section 2: Coverage Section 3: Non-coverage Section 4: Affected businesses Section 5: Voluntary Election Form Section 6: Unemployment taxes Section 7: Reporting covered corporate officers Section 8: Denial, cancellation and termination of voluntary coverage Section 9: Reinstatement of coverage Section 10: Benefits Section 11...

• General employers FAQ

  General FAQ for employers   How can I read and reply to requests for information about my employees who have applied for benefits? Two ways: You can access letters and notices we’ve mailed to you and respond to requests for information online using&#160...

• Employer resources

  Employer resources   Whether you need to hire employees, are facing layoffs, or have to let an employee go, we have resources and information that can help you.  On this pageWA Cares Fund  |  Return to work  |  Forms and publications library  |  Paid Family and Medical Leave | WorkSource business services | Reduction in staff | Avoid layoffs | Employer information | Small...

• Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits

  Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on UI benefits   Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the Handbook for Unemployed Workers.   General Q. What are unemployment-insurance benefits?A. Unemployment benefits partially replace your regular earnings and help you meet expenses while you look for another job. They are not based on financial need. While receiving benefits, it’s your responsibility to get back to work as quickly...

• Trade adjustment assistance (for employees)

  Trade Adjustment Assistance for employees Help for workers affected by foreign trade                                                                Trade Adjustment...

• Columbia County profile

  Columbia 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 Columbia County was carved out of Walla Walla County in 1875. The county covers only 868.63 square miles of land, ranking 31st in size among Washington’s 39 counties....

• Snohomish County profile

  Snohomish County profile by Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Ph.D., 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 Snohomish County is situated between northern Puget Sound to the west and the crest line of the North Cascade Range to the east. It shares its northern...

• Guidance - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) eligibility questions

  Guidance for answering the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) eligibility questions This page will help you answer questions on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) application and weekly claims. The PUA program expired on the week ending Sept. 4, 2021.   If you never applied for PUA but believe you have past weeks to claim You can apply through Oct. 6, 2021, but the week ending Sept. 4 is still the last payable week for PUA benefits. That means, if you...