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The unemployment benefits system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.
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- Data & metrics
Posted on July 19, 2023
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 11,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.8% in June
- Data & metrics
Posted on June 28, 2023
Washington’s average annual wage grew by 2% in 2022 to $84,167, according to the state Employment Security Department
- Benefit programs
Posted on June 21, 2023
Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund
- Data & metrics
Posted on June 14, 2023
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May
- Benefit programs
Posted on May 31, 2023
More than 103,000 Washington employers could benefit from the protections offered by SharedWork
- Benefit programs
Posted on May 24, 2023
Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund
- Data & metrics
Posted on May 17, 2023
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 6,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in April
- Job seekers
Posted on May 11, 2023
The public is invited to help the Washington Service Corps AmeriCorps program celebrate its 40th anniversary
- Employers
Posted on May 09, 2023
The Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) is accepting nominations for the 31st Annual Governor’s Employer Awards
- ESD
Posted on May 04, 2023
The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from 75 businesses and government employers at the Seahawks Military Hiring and Resource Fair