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• Agenda - 2019 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  KEYNOTE SPEAKERS  |  BREAKOUT SPEAKERS  |  PRESENTATIONS  |  SPONSORSHOTEL  |  GETTING TO BELL HARBOR  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Agenda    Confirmed speakers are listed below.  MORNING 7:00am – 8:00am Breakfast 8:20-8:30am WelcomePort of Seattle 8:30am – 8:45am Keynote Suzi...

• Snohomish County profile

  Snohomish County profile by Anneliese Vance-Sherman, Ph.D., regional labor economist - updated June 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links | PDF Profile copy  Overview Regional context Snohomish County is situated between northern Puget Sound to the west and the crest line of the North Cascade Range to the east. It shares its northern...

• COVID-19 information

  COVID-19 information   Federal pandemic benefits Federal pandemic unemployment benefits ended  The CARES Act and other federal programs expanded and extended unemployment benefits for many claimants. The week ending Sept. 4, 2021, was the last payable week for: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) The additional $300 per week for all eligible claimants also expired on...

• Training Benefits program

  Training Benefits program Training Benefits information: The Training Benefits program offers additional weeks of unemployment benefits so eligible claimants can train for careers in high-demand fields. The number of weeks you can get Training Benefits varies according to your claim, but is usually 26. You’ll need a plan for how to pay for school and living expenses after it runs out. If approved for training benefits, you do not have to look for work as...

• Stevens County Profile

  Stevens County Profile by Doug Tweedy, regional labor economist - updated March 2022 Overview | Geographic facts | Outlook | Labor force and unemployment | Industry employment | Wages and income | Population | Useful links|  PDF Profile copy Overview Regional context Stevens County is located near the northeast corner of Washington, bordering both Canada and Spokane County. The County is rural and ranks fifth in the state in terms of...

• Refusal to work

  Refusing work offers You may be denied unemployment benefits if you decline an offer for suitable work. You are required to report any offers of work that you declined when submitting claims and have a good cause reason not to accept suitable work. • Suitable work is in line with your prior training, work experience, education, health, safety and morals.• Good cause is established when you have a personal and compelling reason for refusing an offer of...

• Identifying unemployment scams

  Identifying unemployment scams Fake websites targeting SecureAccess Washington (SAW) users Nov. 16, 2023 Customers who used a search engine to access SecureAccess Washington (SAW) may have fallen victim to a phishing scam. The scam uses sponsored ads that link to different spoofed, or fake, SAW websites that can compromise their personal information. Here’s an example of what the fake websites could look like. For updated information about this issue, read our alert....

• Paid Family and Medical Leave Rulemaking Notices

  Paid Family and Medical Leave rulemaking post-adoption notices Phase one | Phase two Phase one rules post-adoption notice On June 29, 2018, new rules related to the Paid Family and Medical Leave program took effect. The rules provide guidance on: Premium assessment and collection for businesses; The election of program coverage for certain populations; The establishment and operation of voluntary plans; When a conditional premium waiver can be granted; How the...

• Strategies that work

  Strategies that work We know applying for unemployment can be confusing.  Many questions are answered on our website.  The information in the Unemployed Worker Handbook also provides helpful information about unemployment insurance, how to apply, and eligibility. When you speak to an agent, please keep in mind that no two situations are the same.  The claims agents can assist in answering general questions and taking claims; however, they are unable to...

• Agenda - 2021 Labor Market Symposium

   HOME  |  REGISTER  |  AGENDA  |  DAY 1 SPEAKERS  |  DAY 2 SPEAKERS  TABLE NETWORKING TOPICS  |  VIRTUAL TOURS  |  SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS  |  ABOUT LMEA  |  CONTACT Agenda    Confirmed speakers are listed below.  TUESDAY, JUNE 15 7am – 7:30am Breakfast Virtual Networking/Topic TablesVisit virtual booths 7:30am-8:30am Welcome...