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Employers will be prohibited from discriminating against an applicant who recreationally uses cannabis outside of work hours, with some exceptions applied.

Just like when the industrial revolution changed many jobs, but added many, now people fear growing tech, especially AI, will make them obsolete

The numbers released this week by the state show the unemployment rate to be higher than the previous year for the first time in 20 months.

Sign-on bonuses will only be offered to those who apply for a position that has been open for a month or more, with no other applicants applying.

Washington state's employment picture is getting close to pre-pandemic levels. New numbers show first-time jobless claims are down 86 percent from the same time last year when the economy was suffering COVID-19 losses. Meanwhile, the 4 week rolling average for claims is at its level since the pandemic began ...

Regional Labor Economist Don Meseck says there is some good and concerning news in the recently released August employment numbers for the Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area, or MSA. Unemployment rates have risen for nine straight months through August, but are still relatively low compared to similar months over the past 10 years...

For the fall, community resource specialists will be offering office hours, targeted toward job seekers, stationed at the Chelan Public Library once a month. The services are available in English and Spanish, no appointment is required and walk ins as welcomed...

The Washington State House has passed a bill that would make it easier for veterans to get civil service jobs more quickly after separating from the military. Sponsor Dave Hays, a 10th District Republican, says it's about increasing opportunity...

Looking for a new job? The first-ever Wenatchee Valley Employment Summit takes place on Tuesday and is designed to help both job-seekers and employers. Tess Davison with the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce said it's all part of the 'Our Valley, Our Future' Initiative. ...