Bill > SB5864

This bill amends existing Washington state laws to address unemployment eligibility for certain unvaccinated employees. Key provisions include: - Allowing unvaccinated workers who were terminated or left work due to a COVID-19 vaccination mandate to qualify for unemployment benefits, provided they were not fully vaccinated. - Expanding the "good cause" reasons for voluntarily leaving employment to include situations where the worker or a household member is at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 during a public health emergency. - Specifying that benefits paid to unvaccinated workers who lost their jobs due to a vaccination mandate will not be charged to the experience rating account of the employer. - Providing an emergency clause, with most provisions taking effect immediately, except for a section that takes effect on July 1, 2022. The bill aims to provide unemployment assistance to certain unvaccinated workers who lose their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5864&Year=2021&Initiative=false