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Posted on May. 05, 2026
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available to eligible workers who became unemployed due to severe weather in Dec. 5-19, 2025. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2026.
Posted on Apr. 29, 2026
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 3,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in March 2026 while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1%.
Learn about Paid Family & Medical Leave
In Washington state, the Paid Family & Medical Leave (Paid Leave) program provides eligible workers with the opportunity to take paid time off for various family and personal medical reasons. This includes bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or spend time with a family member preparing for military service overseas. Read more about the paid leave program.
Check out the updated unemployed worker's handbook
This guide to applying for benefits is now available in many languages.