Free Layoff Assistance Webinar for Washington State Employees and Contractors
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) and partner organizations will offer a free layoff assistance webinar for state employees and contractors on August 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the agency said.
Series Overview and Past Events
This session is the fifth in a series designed to help workers affected by layoffs, furloughs or workforce reductions. Previous webinars held in June, July and earlier this month drew hundreds of participants.
Webinar Content and Topics Covered
Presenters will review unemployment benefit options, healthcare choices, strategies for building new skills and career planning. The webinar will also cover guidance on managing retirement accounts after a workforce change.
Registration Details
Attendance is free, and registration remains open with no limit on the number of participants until the event begins. Interested workers can sign up through the Employment Security Department’s event registration page.
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