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• Rule-making - Standby

  Standby DescriptionThe proposed amendment to WAC 192-110-015 will clarify that employers may ask for up to eight weeks of standby at the outset of a claim when a claimant is temporarily laid off and has an expected return to work date within eight weeks. Public HearingWednesday, August 9, 2017, 10:00 a.m.Commissioner’s Conference RoomEmployment Security Department212 Maple Park AvenueOlympia, WA   DocumentsCR 101 | CR 102 | CR 103 | Proposed rule | Concise...

• Rule-making - Job search monitoring and standby

  Job search monitoring and standby DescriptionThe rules governing the department's job search monitoring program are being revised to clarify policies and procedures and adapt them to address current funding levels. Some changes will be made to the standby rule which waives job search requirements for certain individuals temporarily laid off by their regular employer. DocumentsCR 101 | CR 102 | CR 103P | Final rule (registration for work) | Final rule (standby)&#160...

• Breakouts - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Breakout Speakers Breakout #1 speaker bios - Combatting labor shortages through apprenticeships and the Community Colleges system Breakout #2 speaker bios - Workforce...

• Legislative resources - archived reports

  Legislative reports archive   2017 Labor Market and Economic Report (PDF, 2MB) 2016 Labor Market and Economic Report (PDF, 4MB) 2016 Unemployment Insurance and Incarcerated Persons Report (PDF, 1MB) 2015 Labor Market and Economic Report (PDF, 2MB) 2015 Self-Employment Assistance Program Net Impact Study (PDF, 400KB) 2015 Farm Work Report (PDF, 2MB) 2013 Green Economy Jobs Report (July 2015) (PDF, 2MB) 2014 Workforce...

• Laid off or fired?

  Were you laid off or fired? There is a difference between being laid off and fired. Generally, we will treat you as: Laid off if your employer is not replacing you. You will qualify for unemployment benefits if you meet all of the eligibility criteria. Fired if your employment was ended because of performance, behavior or other “just cause” reason. You may qualify for unemployment benefits if you were fired through no fault of your own, such as not having the skills to do...

• Commissioner Approved Training

  Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) Commissioner Approved Training (CAT) allows you to collect your regular unemployment benefits while attending an approved, full-time training program. If approved for commissioner-approved training, you do not have to look for work while receiving unemployment benefits. CAT does not pay for books, tuition or school-related fees. It does not extend your benefits. Eligibility You may be eligible for CAT if you are otherwise eligible for...

• Unemployment-insurance benefits FAQ

  Unemployment-insurance benefits FAQ   What is the current unemployment rate? Employment Security publishes the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate once a month on the labor-market information section of our website. The...

• Get help with layoffs

  Get help with layoffs Avoid layoffs With the SharedWork Program, you can reduce the hours your employees work while they receive partial unemployment benefits. WorkSource also offers a variety of services to help you maintain your workforce during hard times. Retrain and retain - New technology can render your employees’ skills obsolete and lead to layoffs. But it doesn’t have to. WorkSource can work with you to develop a training program to upgrade your current employees’ skills and...

• Jobs with Employment Security

  Jobs with Employment Security You and your work matter here.    Our mission: We contribute to healthy communities by providing people equitable access to resources that improve economic security.    Who We Are At ESD, we provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, bridge gaps in employment, and provide paid family medical leave. We have a flexible...

• Learn about an occupation map

  Occupations in Demand map Go to the Learn about an occupation - OID list page  The Occupations in Demand list is the product of a collaborative effort between ESD and Washington’s 12 Local Workforce Development Boards. LWDBs manage local lists and ensure the content is relevant, current and tailored to each local area. LWDBs can send updates and feedback to OID@esd.wa.gov. What is the OID list? The OID list shows whether an occupation in a local area is considered in demand,...