New Resources for Unemployed Workers
Thurston Strong is creating two new worker programs that should be up and running within the next month. If you are in impacted worker or potentially seeking to pursue a new career path, please review
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Thurston Strong Business and Worker Resource Info Coming!
Sorry for the delay, but stay tuned, folks. We have additional resource support on the way for those most impacted and still struggling from COVID-19 impact impacts. We’re working through rules and regulations now and … Read More »
Upcoming Federal Funding Support Update
Thurston Strong is tracking federal legislation (America Rescue Plan) that will provide additional business and worker recovery resources in Thurston County. Funding is expected to arrive within months. Current plans include business grants, displaced worker … Read More »
Business and Worker Resource Support Update
We are tracking developing State and Federal legislation that will yield new financial and technical resource support for workers and businesses. While details have not yet been confirmed, it appears more rounds of relief aid … Read More »
Workers: UI Payments of Extra $300 to Start in Mid-January
New federal legislation that expands CARES Act provisions includes an extra $300 per week for eligible claimants who receiving benefits from any unemployment program. The extra payment is called Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC). … Read More »
Update on Benefits for Unemployed Workers
On Dec. 27, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a one-time payment of $550 to many recipients of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Later, the President signed the bill that changes and extends federal CARES Act unemployment benefits. … Read More »
Update on Resources for Business and Nonprofit Operators
Definitive rules for the second-draw SBA Payroll Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) remain pending. We will post details here when available. If you would like to track progress real-time, please:
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New Business and Worker Resources in 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act
Last night, Congress approved the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act. While final rules won’t be issued for days or weeks, here are some items we’re tracking:
Additional Insights Regarding New Federal Resources
The US Chamber of … Read More »
Dislocated Worker Updates
Please see updates below regarding Employment Security Department rules and programs.
Job search requirements extended
The governor, with support from the Legislature, has announced that job search requirements will remain suspended through Jan. 19, 2021. … Read More »
Washington State Pursuing Federal Lost Wages Assistance for Workers
Governor Inslee has announced that the Employment Security Department (ESD) will apply for the Lost Wages Assistance program through the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) by Friday, Aug. 21. The Lost Wages Assistance program is … Read More »