MyNorthwest

Rising jobless claims leads to fewer hours at ESD call center

The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) is launching a 90-day pilot program to adjust unemployment call center ...

Unemployment claims surge as Washington's federal workers face delays and challenges

As the federal government shutdown extends into its 22nd day, more federal workers are applying for unemployment benefits in ...
KHQ

Washington state adjusts unemployment call center hours amid rising claims

OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) has announced a change in unemployment benefits call ...

WA unemployment claims rise amid government shutdown, mass layoffs at private companies

As the federal government shutdown persists, a growing number of federal workers in Washington state are turning to unemployment benefits.As of Oct. 15, 1,184 ...
MyNorthwest

79 WA federal employees file for unemployment per day amid government shutdown

Amid the ongoing government shutdown, WA sees 79 federal employees applying for unemployment benefits each day.