News releases

Employment Security Department’s Leave & Care team put together this list to help spread the wealth of knowledge of our agency

Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers

In response to the wildfires that have swept through the Spokane area, a beacon of hope has emerged in the form of the newly opened Disaster Assistance Center

Washington’s economy lost an estimated 6,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% in July

Washington’s economy gained an estimated 11,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.8% in June

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 2% in 2022 to $84,167, according to the state Employment Security Department

Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund

Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May

More than 103,000 Washington employers could benefit from the protections offered by SharedWork

Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund