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Nine decades ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an act that would forever change the nation’s workforce. The act, signed by Roosevelt on Aug. 15, 1935, directed states to provide unemployment benefits to workers who meet certain criteria.

Using monthly economic data from March to June 2026, the Employment Security Department is providing a quarterly look at the Washington labor market.

When disasters happen, Employment Security provides resources and options for employers and workers.

The 10th anniversary of the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) Family & Friends Softball Fundraiser is coming up soon. This event has become one of the most energizing traditions in Washington public service, offering collaboration, camaraderie and a healthy dose of interagency friendly competition.

If you claim unemployment benefits, you have seen the term “suitable work” a lot. But what is suitable work? And what work is not suitable?

Washington celebrated National Hire-a-Vet Day with a successful job and resource fair at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma on July 15.

Did you know you can work part time and still get partial unemployment benefits?

SharedWork can help employers prevent layoffs and retain employees as businesses across Washington face an uncertain economic reality.

Disaster assistance is now available to eligible workers and employers affected by floods and storms from Dec. 5 -19, 2025.

May is Military Spouse Appreciation Month and Hire-a-Military Spouse Month. Despite their adaptability and diverse skill sets, military spouses often struggle with employment due to the uncertainty of military life.