When to Pull the Plug on Events

Large-scale event cancellations across the United States are mounting due to COVID-19 concerns—from conferences and concerts to trade shows and sporting events. Many local events have been put on the back burner too. Weighing the potential health risk of an event with its economic consequence isn’t clear cut. It’s even less Read more…

April 15 COVID-19 Webinar

On Video Employment Security Department’s Adjudication Manager Kevin Dinnen discussed traditional unemployment benefits, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and the system upgrade to allow newly eligible parties to apply for benefits. Note: Video is no longer available Shared Links Eligibility Checklist Application Checklist Sign up for a SAW account How Read more…

April 8 COVID-19 Webinar

Hosts contact information Heidi McCutcheon, Shelton-Mason County Chamber(360) 490-3741 direct Pam Volz, North Mason Chamber(360) 710-0689 direct Shared Resources Unemployment Information for EmployersDept. of Treasury FAQ on Paycheck Protection ProgramUS Chamber FMLA three-page guide SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (800) 659-2955

SharedWork Program

SharedWork makes the Dream Work With the extension of a statewide stay-home order across Washington through May 6, many of us are becoming a bit apprehensive. Employers, in particular, are scrambling to figure out ways to stay afloat and keep employees. To that end, the WA Employment Security Department is Read more…

April 3 COVID-19 Webinar

Recorded on Friday, April 3, 2020 This event was hosted by the Shelton-Mason County and North Mason Chambers, in partnership with the US Chamber, PacMountain Workforce, and the EDC of Mason County. Below you’ll find the recording of the webinar as well as the slide deck presented.