Posted on March 06, 2025
Unemployment claims from recently laid off federal employees has doubled from this time last year, and new data shows where those federal employees previously worked and currently live.
Posted on February 21, 2025
With a rise in federal government layoffs, the Employment Security Department is helping affected federal employees apply for unemployment and get back to work.
Posted on January 22, 2025
State unemployment rate decreases slightly in December as Washington adds jobs
Posted on December 18, 2024
State unemployment rate dips in November as Washington adds jobs
Posted on December 06, 2024
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced Friday that he reappointed Commissioner Cami Feek to continue in her role at the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Posted on November 18, 2024
The state’s YesVets program honored U.S. Fire Equipment, Aero Controls and Fleet Services by Cox Automotive for their exemplary work hiring, retaining and promoting veterans.
Posted on November 13, 2024
State unemployment rate dips in October despite job losses
Posted on October 23, 2024
More than 175,000 Washington workers have received Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits in 2024 thus far, totaling $1.35 billion — a record compared to the first nine months of previous years
Posted on October 21, 2024
The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) honored 10 Washington employers last week for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing workers with disabilities
Posted on October 16, 2024
State unemployment rate holds steady in September