Employment Security Department Email Format
Government AdministrationWashington, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Employment Security Department is a Washington state government agency focused on unemployment insurance and related labor-market initiatives. It collaborates within the WorkSource system and with partners including Workforce Development Councils, state agencies, colleges, school districts, businesses, labor groups, and non-profits to connect employers with qualified job seekers. It administers the state's unemployment insurance program, collecting employer taxes and delivering unemployment benefits to workers who became unemployed through no fault of their own. The department collects, analyzes, and disseminates labor-market information, publishing regular reports on unemployment, job growth or loss, vacancies, wages, and benefits. Based in Olympia, Washington, the department operates as a state-level government agency and maintains commitments to equal opportunity, with accommodations and language assistance available as needed.