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Posted on Aug. 25, 2026
County unemployment rates and employment data for July 2026 are now available on the Employment Security Department website. Visit the labor force page to view historic and current data on the unemployment rate.
Posted on Aug. 19, 2026
Washington’s labor market increased by an estimated 21,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in July 2026 while the unemployment rate decreased slightly to 5.0%.
Learn about Paid Family & Medical Leave
In Washington state, the Paid Family & Medical Leave (Paid Leave) program provides eligible workers with the opportunity to take paid time off for various family and personal medical reasons. This includes bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or spend time with a family member preparing for military service overseas. Read more about the paid leave program.
Part-time workers may qualify for partial unemployment benefits
Did you know you can work part time and still get partial unemployment benefits?