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- Data & metrics
Posted on November 22, 2023
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained constant at 3.6% in September
- Benefit programs
Posted on October 25, 2023
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, PMFL rates will decrease to 0.74%. from 0.8%
- Data & metrics
Posted on October 16, 2023
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 3.6% in August
- Benefit programs
Posted on October 12, 2023
The GCDE invites you to a virtual and in-person Disability Community Town Hall meeting
- Employers
Posted on October 12, 2023
GCDE honored 10 employers earlier this month for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing workers with disabilities
- Job seekers
Posted on October 04, 2023
A new federal grant aims to help connect people exiting King County federal corrections custody with re-entry and employment services
- Benefit programs
Posted on September 12, 2023
Washington state’s Paid Leave program just celebrated taking its first phone call five years ago
- Benefit programs
Posted on September 11, 2023
Community organizations that help people in underserved communities file unemployment claims can learn more next week about a new program that aims to help
- Benefit programs
Posted on September 08, 2023
ESD will host a virtual applicants’ conference for organizations interested in the Unemployment Insurance Navigator Program
- ESD
Posted on September 01, 2023
Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers