The Employment Security Department has begun working with recently laid-off federal employees to get them back to work. On Feb. 21, ESD reported an increase in unemployment claims from federal workers ...

When Access Becomes Risk Hiring has long been treated as an administrative function. Once a candidate clears background ...

"Because of the past mismanagement of Washington's Employment Security Department and the widespread confusion that was caused by new programs implemented in response to the COVID-19 financial crisis, ...

Washingtonians are facing severe delays in unemployment claims, causing financial, health and logistical hardships. Chronic understaffing, poor communication and lack of guidance for complex claims ...