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• Rulemaking process

  The rulemaking process When the state legislature passes a bill that is signed into law by the Governor, it is coded into state law known as the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). In order to clarify, apply or enforce state laws, state agencies may propose and adopt a rule, sometimes referred to as a regulation, known as the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). The same basic rulemaking process is used to adopt a new rule, amend an existing rule or repeal an existing rule.  Basic rulemaking...

• Veteran services

  Veteran services You may qualify for special services if you served in the military Here in Washington state, WorkSource helps thousands of military veterans - including disabled veterans - find jobs each year. As a veteran, you can get priority access to WorkSource services. This includes priority referrals to jobs that are listed with WorkSource, as well as other employment services. WorkSource centers offer veterans and their spouses: Job listings, job referrals and hiring events....

• Farmworker services

  Farmworker services Employment Security estimates that average annual employment for farmworkers in Washington state (2016) was 97,068.   Additional services are available through WorkSource's Washington Farmworker Services.  The department is committed to working with Washington’s agricultural employers and farm workers by managing the agricultural service program. Through this program, specialized staff are located in offices that serve a 21-county region to help...

• Contacting the webmaster

  Who do I contact?   ONLINE CONTACT FORM  If you are attempting to contact the Employment Security Department for: Technical issues filing your weekly claim online Help getting logged onto the unemployment benefits eServices website (forgot your username/password, locked out, application timed out) Questions about your unemployment benefits Unemployment benefits application assistance  Please use the online contact form and a representative from our...

• ESD budget

  ESD budget Read ESD's 2023-25 biennial budget requests to the state Legislature on the Office of Financial Management website. Go to the OFM website. Select the 2023-25 Regular or the 2023 Supplemental option. Scroll down and select the box next to Employment Security Department.    ESD's current operating budget Governor's proposed budget for the 2023-25 biennium       &#160...

• WARN information via RSS

  Receive WARN information via RSS   We have retired this RSS service. To receive an email whenever we publish a WARN on our website, you can subscribe to receive updates from the Employment Security Department. Enter your email and choose WARN messages from the list of subscription topics.  &#160...

• Annual report

  Labor market and economic report Our Labor market and economic report is an overview of Washington state’s labor market and economy. It includes analyses of employment conditions and trends, unemployment, wages, income and employment projections. Economists and policy makers use the report to track Washington’s economic trends. We produce the report with guidance from the Revised Code of Washington, section 50.38.040, Annual report.  Data in the report are gathered primarily by...

• Wildfires and Other Disasters

  Wildfires and Other Disasters Description In response to the wildfires occurring in the state, the Employment Security Department has amended its rules on an emergency basis to implement changes that will reduce barriers to claimants and employers who are impacted by the disaster. Documents CR 103E | Emergency Rules     (back to UI rulemaking)  &#160...

• Map of county unemployment rates

  PLEASE NOTE: This site is under construction, for complete "Labor Market Information," please visit our current Employment and economic information site.  Thank you. Map of county unemployment rates County unemployment rates are published each month, based on a schedule set by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Statewide data and data for King-Snohomish counties are released in the second or third week of each month, then data are published the following week for all other...

• Hiring veterans

  Hiring qualified veterans Your local WorkSource center offers a variety of staffing services to help you hire qualified military veterans. WorkSource can help you: Write recruitment notices that attract veterans. Advertise your jobs. Identify veteran applicants based on your requirements. Host hiring events. Conduct interviews and/or group orientations at WorkSource. Take advantage of tax incentives for hiring veterans. WorkSource is a partnership of Employment Security, state agencies,...