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• Keynotes - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Morning Keynote Speakers (Jump to: Lunch keynote panel  |  Closing keynote speakers)   Bret Bertolin  Senior Economist, Washington State Economic and Revenue...

• 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...

• WorkSource FAQ

  WorkSource frequently asked questions Q. What is WorkSource? A. WorkSource is a partnership of state and local government agencies (including Employment Security), colleges and non-profit organizations that offer employment services for job seekers and businesses. There are about three dozen full-service WorkSource centers open to the public across the state, plus several dozen satellite sites that offer a smaller array of services. The offices are listed online and...

• Washington employment estimates (WA-QB & CES)

  Washington employment estimates (WA-QB) This data series provides monthly estimates of nonfarm employment, by industry, in Washington state. Job gains and losses in our monthly employment report come from this data series. The 2024 monthly report publication dates schedule is available for download. We provide these data as six spreadsheets: Current employment estimates, seasonally adjusted (XLSX, current and prior month). Historical employment estimates,...

• Governor's Employer Awards

  (back to GCDE home) Governor’s Employer Awards program About the awards Recognizes and promotes the achievements of employers, organizations and individuals who have improved employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Each year, nominations begin in May and run through the summer.  Read the brochure for more information. Employer of the Year Includes private, nonprofit, public and youth employers. Direct Support Professional Award A...

• Resources for Legislative and other government staff

  Resources for Legislative and other government staff ESD offers a variety of services and resources for Legislative and government staff. Along with receiving constituent inquiries from Legislative and other government staff, the Government Relations Office is available to: Help policy-makers connect with ESD divisions and staff for further information or data. Identify subject matter witnesses for work sessions or hearings. Make connections with our partners in the...

• Professional Employer Organizations

  Professional Employer Organizations A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a business that has an agreement with one or more client companies to manage their human resource issues, such as workers’ compensation, payroll and unemployment insurance. PEOs do not include independent contractors, temporary-staffing companies, service referral agencies, third-party payers, labor organizations or common-pay agents.  We have proposed a regulation (rule) to legally define the term...

• Additional PEO information

  PEO information If you are a “professional employer organization” (PEO) that has clients in Washington state, there are laws that affect you. PEOs are businesses that manage human-resource issues, such as workers’ compensation, payroll and unemployment insurance (UI), for other companies. The law now requires you to register with the Employment Security Department and to make sure that your client employers are also registered. If you represent a client employer for UI purposes, you must...

• Training benefits

  Training Benefits The Training Benefits (TB) Program provides extended unemployment benefits to qualifying unemployment insurance (UI) claimants who need training for a new career. The TB Program provides income support while participating individuals are in training, but does not cover the direct costs of training (e.g., tuition, books, transportation). The benefits are paid out of the state Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. These studies compare the earnings of UI claimants who...

• Request a tax penalty waiver

  Request a tax penalty waiver If you have a question or concern about a tax penalty and/or interest, please contact the Employer Account Unit. Most questions can be resolved through a discussion with one of our tax representatives.  If you do not agree with the results of your discussion, you may request that we waive penalties and/or interest. Guidelines You may request that we waive penalty or interest charges if (WAC 192-310-030 (7); RCW 50.24.040): You mailed your report or payment on...