Bill > HB1095

This bill creates a wage replacement program for certain Washington workers excluded from unemployment insurance. Specifically, the bill: - Establishes the Washington Wage Replacement Account to provide benefits to eligible claimants who are denied unemployment insurance due to not being authorized to work in the U.S. at the time the work was performed. - Defines eligibility requirements, such as being a Washington resident, having earned sufficient wages, and being unemployed through no fault of their own. - Outlines the process for applying for and receiving benefits, including self-attestation of active work search and reporting of any wages. - Sets the weekly benefit amount and maximum benefits payable to eligible claimants. - Includes provisions to protect the privacy and confidentiality of claimant information. - Establishes an advisory committee to provide input on the program's implementation and operation. - Specifies that the program begins on January 1, 2026.