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• Island County profile

  Island County profile by Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Ph.D., regional labor economist - updated May 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links |  PDF Profile copy  Overview Regional context Island County is situated in the Salish Sea in Northwest Washington. As its name suggests, it is made up of several islands. The two largest are Whidbey...

• Kitsap County profile

  Kitsap County profile by Jim Vleming, regional labor economist - updated May 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy  Overview Regional context Kitsap County, originally part of King and Jefferson counties, is the northern end of the Kitsap peninsula, jutting into the Puget Sound positioned between the Olympic...

• 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...

• 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....

• 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...

• Professional Employer Organizations FAQ

  Professional Employer Organizations FAQ Q. What is a professional employer organization (PEO)? A. 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. The...

• Unemployment benefits fraud

  Unemployment benefits fraud Fake websites targeting SecureAccess Washington (SAW) users Nov. 16, 2023 Customers who used a search engine to access SecureAccess Washington (SAW) may have fallen victim to a phishing scam. The scam uses sponsored ads that link to different spoofed, or fake, SAW websites that can compromise their personal information. Here’s an example of what the fake websites could look like. For updated information about this issue, read our alert....

• Labor Market Report Library

  Labor market report library The report library contains current and historical data tables and other documents available for download. The library index titles follow the main website content labels and ordering. For information not provided here, please contact your local area economist or fill out our feedback form. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Glossary ETA guide to state and local workforce data Workforce Development Areas (WDAs) County data tables,...

• Grant County profile

  Grant County profile by Don Meseck, regional labor economist - updated July 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful link | PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context In 1902, Grant County was carved out of Douglas County as its own county. Grant County is the fourth largest county in the state in terms of land area, but is sparsely...

• Kittitas County profile

  Kittitas County profile by Don Meseck, 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 Regional context Kittitas County is in the center of the state, 100 miles east of Seattle across the Cascade Mountain Range. The county is bordered by Chelan, Grant and Yakima counties....