News releases

In the five years since Washington launched one of the nation’s most generous paid family and medical leave programs, customers have submitted more than 1 million applications and have received more than $5 billion in benefits.

Washington’s economy added an estimated 7,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted), and the June unemployment rate remained at 4.9% for the second month in a row.

The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair.

Payroll employment continued to increase in May; unemployment ticks up to 4.9%

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.9% in 2023 to $89,138

GCDE is opening nominations for the 32nd Annual Governor’s Employer Awards

ESD is mailing letters to specific groups of marginalized job seekers who might qualify for unemployment benefits

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

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

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