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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

The Employment Security Department is set to waive more claimant overpayments from the pandemic era

Washington's SharedWork program, launched in 1983, helps employers avoid layoffs by providing unemployment benefits for reduced hours

Washington added 2,600 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.7%, its highest since 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 2230, which codifies the Economic Security for All (EcSA) program

Bill 1898 Benefit Charging Clean-up: Washington bill makes relief of benefit charges easier for employers

Pandemic-era changes to Voluntary Contributions Program made permanent

Washington Service Corps alumni share how AmeriCorps boosted their careers and personal growth, celebrating 30 years of impactful community service

For Women’s History Month (WHM) this year, I need look no further than my own agency — the Employment Security Department

Thanks to a new bill in Washington, some people may no longer owe interest on their unemployment insurance debt