Recent activity at Washington State Employment Security Department
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered a range of updates including the introduction of new executive leadership, developments regarding striking workers and legislative reporting, and current rulemaking activities. The session included a review of unemployment insurance program performance metrics and an update on the project portfolio. Additionally, a detailed overview of Washington's labor market was presented, covering employment trends, unemployment rates, and economic forecasts for the state.
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The meeting included an introduction of the Interim Commissioner and updates on several key areas, including rulemaking, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) regarding wildfire preparedness, and various legislative reports. The committee reviewed the fraud landscape, federal integrity expectations, and upcoming reporting requirements. Additionally, the agenda covered organizational updates in Employer Services, decision package requests regarding federal funding and fraud staffing, and an analysis of the June Unemployment Insurance trust fund solvency, including solvency protection measures and financial outlooks.
Aug 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Agricultural And Seasonal Workforce Services Meeting Agenda
The committee meeting agenda included an organizational discussion regarding the Employment System Policy and Integrity Division, as well as an abbreviated update on the Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services Office and the Workforce Services Division. Key agenda items also involved the discussion and approval of the 2026 legislative report draft, committee facilitation, and a public comment session.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting
Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services Advisory Committee Minutes
The meeting focused on reviewing the 2026 legislative report, with discussions centered on defining meaningful metrics for qualitative issues like equity, H-2A data collection requirements, and the impact of immigration enforcement on workforce conditions. Committee members addressed domestic recruitment strategies, the reporting of withdrawn job applications, and funding concerns for public workforce priorities. Additionally, the committee analyzed data gaps regarding domestic worker referrals and placements. The meeting also included updates on the agricultural wage survey status and leadership transitions within the Employment Security Department.
