OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department (ESD) and its partners will host a layoff assistance webinar for Washington state employees and contractors on August 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m, ESD said in a release .

This is the fifth webinar aimed at aiding state workers affected by layoffs, furloughs or workforce reductions.

The event will cover topics such as unemployment benefits, healthcare options, skill-building, career guidance and managing retirement accounts.

Webinars in June, July and August attracted hundreds of attendees.

The webinar is free, with unlimited registration available until the start of the event.

Registration can be accessed here .

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