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Employment Security Dept. hosts first SharedWork Summit

June 3, 2021

The Washington State SharedWork program invites BIAW members to the first-ever WIN with SharedWork Virtual Conference, June 8-9, 2021.

The event features Michele Evermore (Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Labor), Cami Feek (Commissioner, Employment Security Department) and others who will discuss: 

  • A new path forward to economic recovery using SharedWork
  • A business panel of top SharedWork industries
  • An overview of WA Cares Fund (the state’s new long-term care insurance benefit)
  • Breakout sessions on topics such as:
    • The SharedWork impact on employer taxes and tax rates
    • News about the SharedWork approval process
    • Learning how to use ESD’s Labor Market and Economic Analysis team’s information to make decisions about your workforce
    • Leveraging YesVets to find exceptional talent

Open and free to all:

  • Business leaders
  • Employer representatives
  • Human resource professionals
  • Community and economic builders
  • Other state and government agencies
  • General public

Register today to reserve your spot at this important and free event.

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