78 Search results for

Payroll employment increased in February; unemployment rose to 4.7%

Posted on Mar. 22, 2024
Washington added 2,600 jobs in February, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.7%, its highest since 2021
  • Benefit programs

Economic Security for All program officially signed into law

Posted on Mar. 21, 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 2230, which codifies the Economic Security for All (EcSA) program
  • Benefit programs

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

Posted on Mar. 13, 2024
Pandemic-era changes to Voluntary Contributions Program made permanent
  • Employers

Washington bill makes relief of benefit charges easier for employers

Posted on Mar. 13, 2024
Bill 1898 Benefit Charging Clean-up: Washington bill makes relief of benefit charges easier for employers
  • Employers

AmeriCorps is not a moment. It’s a movement. Let’s celebrate 30 years!

Posted on Mar. 11, 2024
Washington Service Corps alumni share how AmeriCorps boosted their careers and personal growth, celebrating 30 years of impactful community service
  • ESD

ESD’s Sanyu Tushabe honored at statewide awards for women leaders

Posted on Mar. 08, 2024
For Women’s History Month (WHM) this year, I need look no further than my own agency — the Employment Security Department
  • ESD

Washington state waives interest on pandemic-era unemployment insurance overpayments

Posted on Mar. 07, 2024
Thanks to a new bill in Washington, some people may no longer owe interest on their unemployment insurance debt
  • Benefit programs

ESD honored two Tribal veterans at the recent Joint American Indian Veteran Advisory Council meeting

Posted on Feb. 21, 2024
ESD highlights the JAIVAC meeting, honoring Shawn Marceau and Otto Cruz for their support to Tribal veterans
  • ESD

Reflecting on what Black History Month means to the Employment Security Department’s Black employee resource group

Posted on Feb. 14, 2024
ESD’s BEING group fosters community and inclusivity among Black employees
  • ESD

Unite, serve, and transform on MLK Day to create the “Beloved Community”

Posted on Jan. 11, 2024
Honor Dr. King’s legacy this MLK Day by volunteering on service projects to build unity, heal divides, and create lasting community change
  • ESD