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• Paid Family and Medical Leave Rulemaking Notices

  Paid Family and Medical Leave rulemaking post-adoption notices Phase one | Phase two Phase one rules post-adoption notice On June 29, 2018, new rules related to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program took effect. The rules provide guidance on: Premium assessment and collection for businesses; The election of program coverage for certain populations; The establishment and operation of voluntary plans; When a conditional premium waiver can be granted; How the...

• Data-sharing requests

  Data-sharing requests In the course of administering unemployment-insurance programs and benefits, we collect information from individuals, employers and WorkSource service providers. Some of that information is public; most is confidential. Information that identifies a person or an employer is protected by Employment Security, in accordance with stringent state and federal laws. Those laws allow us to release some confidential information, if the request or requester meets specific...

• Shared Work Program still helping more than 700 Washington Businesses

  Shared Work Program still helping more than 700 Washington businesses by Chad Pearson, Shared Work marketing manager for the Employment Security Department (12/18/15) Washington businesses big and small continue to avoid layoffs using the Employment Security Department’s Shared Work Program. Even as Washington’s unemployment rate has dropped to nearly, 5 percent, more than 700 businesses in the state continue to use the program. That’s because Shared Work can be helpful not only during a...

• WDQI

  Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) What is WDQI? WDQI is a collaborative partnership between the federal Departments of Labor and Education. The WDQI requires states to demonstrate measurable outcomes using longitudinal data systems that follow individuals through school and throughout their careers. WQDI grant recipients are expected to partner with workforce and educational agencies. One of Washington state's grant deliverables was to assess the quality of one-stop...

• Washington Service Corps FAQ

  Washington Service Corps FAQ Q. What is Washington Service Corps (WSC)?A. Washington Service Corps is the oldest publicly funded service program of its type in the nation. It provides a small living allowance and educational scholarships to young adults aged 17 and up who commit to 10½ months of community service. The program is administered by the Employment Security Department, using money provided by the federal AmeriCorps program. Q. What is Washington Reading Corps?A....

• ALERT - Fraudulent emails trick recipients into opening malicious links

  ALERT: Fraudulent emails trick recipients into opening malicious links Updated Friday, May 27, 2016 Recently, an employer contacted Employment Security Department (ESD) regarding a message he received that appeared to come from ESD, but was in fact a phishing scam. The recipient clicked on a link in the email and it compromised the security of his computer. Phishing is a fraudulent process used by spammers to acquire sensitive information from users such as usernames, passwords, and...

• Economic symposium

  Economic symposiums   Economic Symposium 2021 - A Post-Pandemic Roadmap to Recovery   Register now Join experts and colleagues from across the state on June 15/16 at ESD’s Economic Symposium to find out the latest on the post-pandemic economic recovery topics that everyone is talking about! Even if you're busy on those days, register for this all-virtual event and you’ll be able to access all content until Dec. 31, 2021. Check out the Economic Symposium website to...

• WA Cares Fund

  WA Cares Fund Ensuring all Washingtonians have access to affordable long-term care when they need it. Washington is the first state in the nation to make long-term care more affordable for workers. As many of us watch our parents and grandparents age, we start to wonder, “who will take care of me when I get older and how will I afford it?” WA Cares Fund gives members access to a lifetime benefit amount they can use on a wide range of long-term services and supports—should you...

• YesVets partner web icons

  Thank you for partnering with us Our partners are key in helping us promote the YesVets program. By placing the YesVets logo on your website, you are showing your commitment to the men and women of our armed forces who have faithfully served their country. If you're not the Web administrator for your organization, you'll want to coordinate with him or her regarding the correct format and placement of the YesVets participation logo. When placed on your site, please link the logo...

• YesVets participant web icons

  Thank you for hiring veterans You were recently awarded your YesVets window cling for display at your business location. Additionally, attached is a set of optional digital logos that your company may include on your website. If you're not the Web administrator for your organization, you'll want to coordinate with him or her regarding the correct format and placement of the YesVets participation logo. When placed on your site, please...