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Website users will see a modernized and updated site

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Washington State's Employment Security Department (ESD) is thrilled to announce the launch of our new website. We've been working behind the scenes to create an improved experience.
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Gov. Inslee, Employment Security Commissioner celebrate the state’s popular Paid Family & Medical Leave program

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Gov. Jay Inslee and Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek unveiled a major milestone for Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave program
  • Benefit programs

The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair

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The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees
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Exciting News for Rideshare Drivers in Washington State

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Employment Security is now accepting rideshare drivers who want to participate in the Transportation Network Company (TNC) pilot
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We’re now accepting nominations for The GCDEs — prestigious awards that celebrate equity for workers with disabilities

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The 32nd Annual Governor’s Employer Awards are coming this October, brought to you by the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment (GCDE)
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Payroll employment continued to increase in May; unemployment ticks up to 4.9%

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Washington’s economy added an estimated 16,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted), and the monthly unemployment rate bumped up to 4.9% from April to May 2024
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U.S. Department of Labor tours the state to meet with Unemployment Insurance Navigator program organizations

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The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Navigator program recently hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Region 6 office to conduct an on-site monitoring visit for the UI Navigator grant
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Washington’s average wage increases 5.9% in 2023

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Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.9% in 2023 to $89,138, according to the state Employment Security Department
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Payroll employment continues to increase in April; unemployment holds steady at 4.8%

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Washington’s economy added an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.8% from March to April 2024
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March 2024 Monthly Employment Report

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Washington’s economy added an estimated 5,300 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.7% in February to 4.8% in March
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