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WA HB1106
WA HB1106Concerning qualifications for unemployment insurance when an individual voluntarily leaves work.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
Passed
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to qualifications for unemployment insurance when 2 an individual voluntarily leaves work; amending RCW 50.20.050 and 3 50.29.021; adding a new section to chapter 50.04 RCW; and creating 4 new sections. 5
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the qualifications for unemployment insurance when an individual voluntarily leaves work. Key provisions include:
1. Defining "vulnerable adult" as having the same meaning as in RCW 74.34.020.
2. Modifying the circumstances under which a claimant has "good cause" to voluntarily leave work without being disqualified from benefits, including situations where care for a child or vulnerable adult becomes inaccessible.
3. Requiring the Employment Security Department to submit a report to the legislature by November 1, 2028 detailing the impact of the new provisions allowing claims for leaving work due to inaccessible care for a child or vulnerable adult.
4. Allowing the department to adopt rules to ensure compliance with federal requirements for receiving federal funds and employer tax credits.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Mary Fosse (D)*,
Liz Berry (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 05/04/2023)
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