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A new law protects the privacy of Washington workers and gives Tribes exemptions to the state’s mass layoff notice requirements.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed new legislation on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, that eases the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax burden on employers.

March 8 to 14, the Washington Service Corps celebrates the incredible contributions of AmeriCorps members across Washington state.

The Employment Security Department does more than provide unemployment benefits and paid family medical leave. We also have a role in ensuring agricultural employers comply with regulations to protect worker safety and more.

Through Career Connect Washington, employers, labor, education and community partners work together to build and expand work-based learning programs, such as apprenticeships. These opportunities prepare young people for fulfilling work and provide employers with the skilled talent they need.

The Employment Security Department proudly collaborated with the Department of Commerce and the Young Adult Advisory Council to create the Young Entrepreneur Academy. It's a free, virtual, on-demand resource that supports young adults at any stage of their entrepreneurship journey.

Chief Labor Economist, Anneliese Vance-Sherman, sat down for an interview with host Austin Jenkins of TVW’s Inside Olympia to discuss the health of Washington’s economy and labor market trends. 

This guide to applying for benefits is now available in many languages.

Members of Washington Service Corps invite you to volunteer at one of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events.

More than 700 people attended three recent Rapid Response webinars aimed at helping workers affected by the 43-day federal government shutdown.