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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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Earth Day 2024. Take action and be the difference.

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Make a difference by volunteering and participating in local Earth Day events
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Celebrate by taking action on Earth day April 22nd.

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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Washington state to waive many pandemic-era overpayments

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The Employment Security Department is set to waive more claimant overpayments from the pandemic era
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Celebrating 40 years of SharedWork

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Washington's SharedWork program, launched in 1983, helps employers avoid layoffs by providing unemployment benefits for reduced hours
  • Employers
A photo of "The Shared Work Program" book

Payroll employment increased in February; unemployment rose to 4.7%

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Washington added 2,600 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.7%, its highest since 2021
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Economic Security for All program officially signed into law

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

Washington bill makes pandemic-era changes to Voluntary Contributions Program permanent

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Pandemic-era changes to Voluntary Contributions Program made permanent
  • Employers