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

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.

Using monthly economic data from January to March 2025, the Employment Security Department is providing a quarterly look at the Washington labor market. This quarterly report includes current labor market conditions, unemployment insurance claims, nonfarm employment information, and a spotlight on industries with high proportions of immigrant labor.

Spokane's 2025 Career Expo was so successful, the biggest complaint from attendees was about small sandwiches in their lunches.

Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek and Workforce Services Division Director Ismaila Maidadi joined other local leaders April 29 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new WorkSource Everett center location.

Losing your job can be stressful, and you may wonder if you can receive unemployment benefits. Your eligibility depends on the reason you are not working. This article will help you understand if you qualify, how to apply, and what steps to take next. 

Washington Service Corps invites you to help support your community on Earth Day.

AmeriCorps Week — March 9 to 15 — recognizes all AmeriCorps national community service members and alums nationwide who raise their hands to help when needed. From a pioneering group of 20,000 Americans who first signed up to serve, AmeriCorps has grown. It’s a force for positive change, making a real difference in people’s lives.

Using monthly economic data from October to December 2024, the Employment Security Department is providing a quarterly look at the Washington labor market. This quarterly report includes current labor market conditions, unemployment insurance claims, nonfarm employment information, and a spotlight on industries with high proportions of immigrant labor.

Nearly a year has passed since Employment Security Department and nine community-based organizations kicked off a new program to help potential unemployment claimants in underserved communities better understand available benefits.