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10/12/2023Read More...
Clark County residents invited to public discussion about living with disabilities
If you’re interested in improving the lives of Clark County residents who have disabilities, the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) wants to hear from you.
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10/12/2023Read More...
Governor’s Committee honors employers who hire people with disabilities
The Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment (GCDE) honored 10 employers earlier this month for their exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing workers with disabilities.
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10/4/2023Read More...
Federal grant to provide workforce training, support for local people exiting corrections custody
A new federal grant aims to help connect people exiting King County federal corrections custody with re-entry and employment services.
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9/8/2023Read More...
Community organizations: New program aims to help underserved communities navigate unemployment benefits
Community organizations that help people in underserved communities file unemployment claims can learn more next week about a new program that aims to help.
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8/21/2023Read More...
July 2023 Monthly Employment Report
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 6,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% in July.
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7/19/2023Read More...
June 2023 Monthly Employment Report
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 11,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.8% in June.
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6/28/2023Read More...
Washington’s average wage increased to $84,167 in 2022
Washington’s average annual wage grew by 2% in 2022 to $84,167, according to the state Employment Security Department. Average wage growth slowed in 2022 compared to 2021, when average wages grew by 10.6% — the second largest increase on record.
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6/21/2023Read More...
Employers begin deducting WA Cares premiums July 1
Starting July 1, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program.