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Labor force (LAUS)

View data on how many people are employed and unemployed across Washington and in local areas.

Unemployment insurance claims and benefits data

See how many workers are filing for unemployment benefits across Washington and by county.

Unemployment insurance trust fund

See past reports on the unemployment insurance trust fund. Employers pay into this with their quarterly unemployment taxes.

Distressed Areas List

Review an annual list of counties in Washington where the three-year unemployment rate is at least 20% higher than the statewide average.