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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 Washington state.The Washington Em ...
Wenatchee World

ESD extends call center hours as federal shutdown drives surge in unemployment claims

As the second-longest federal government shutdown entered its 27th day, the Washington State Employment Security Department ...

WA ongoing unemployment claims up by 20% as state grapples with backlog

The spike means that those coming onto unemployment insurance are staying on longer as they struggle to find jobs.
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 ...

Day 24 of government shutdown means no paychecks for thousands of Washingtonians

Friday marks Day 24 of the federal government shutdown and the first missed paycheck for thousands of federal employees in ...