State laws and rules
Find laws and rules on the Washington State Legislature website:
- Revised Code of Washington (RCW): State laws.
- Washington Administrative Code (WAC): State regulations, also known as rules.
Agency rulemaking
State agencies use rulemaking to clarify, apply or enforce state law. Read about our rulemaking process and how you can participate.
Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination
Visit our equal opportunity resources and discrimination complaints page to find:
- Accommodations for people with disabilities.
- Resources for speakers of languages other than English.
- How to place a discrimination complaint.
We are committed to equal opportunity. More than complying with the law, equity is rooted in our vision and mission. Learn more about who we are and what we do.
Washington State Supreme Court decisions
On the opinions section of the Washington Courts website, enter "Employment Security Department" in the search field to find cases about us.
Commissioner's Review Office decisions
Our Commissioner's Review Office makes legal decisions in unemployment benefits and tax cases. Find these precedential decisions on the Westlaw website. You can search by topic or by name.
U.S. Department of Labor guidance
We follow guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. Find federal guidance about unemployment insurance and reemployment services on the Department of Labor website.