Gov. Inslee, Employment Security Commissioner celebrate the state’s popular Paid Family & Medical…Last updated: 5 p.m., August 1Jul 30, 2024Jul 30, 2024
OLYMPIA — The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and…The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as…Jul 11, 2024Jul 11, 2024
Exciting News for Rideshare Drivers in Washington StateEmployment Security is now accepting rideshare drivers who want to participate in the Transportation Network Company (TNC) pilot. Starting…Jul 2, 2024Jul 2, 2024
We’re now accepting nominations for The GCDEs — prestigious awards that celebrate equity for…The 32nd Annual Governor’s Employer Awards are coming this October, brought to you by the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and…Jun 26, 2024Jun 26, 2024
Payroll employment continued to increase in May; unemployment ticks up to 4.9%OLYMPIA — Washington’s economy added an estimated 16,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted), and the monthly unemployment rate bumped up to 4.9%…Jun 21, 2024Jun 21, 2024
U.S. Department of Labor tours the state to meet with Unemployment Insurance Navigator program…The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Navigator program recently hosted representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Region 6 office to…Jun 20, 2024Jun 20, 2024
Washington’s average wage increases 5.9% in 2023Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.9% in 2023 to $89,138, according to the state Employment Security Department.Jun 13, 2024Jun 13, 2024
Employment Security Department launches campaign to connect marginalized job seekers to benefitsOLYMPIA — The Washington State Employment Security Department is mailing letters to specific groups of marginalized job seekers who might…May 30, 2024May 30, 2024
Payroll employment continues to increase in April; unemployment holds steady at 4.8%OLYMPIA — Washington’s economy added an estimated 5,200 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.8% from…May 16, 2024May 16, 2024
Earth Day 2024. Take action and be the difference.Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day to raise awareness about environmental issues impacting the future of our planet. Now, it has grown…Apr 18, 2024Apr 18, 2024