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WA SB6134

WA SB6134
Concerning notice to striking workers applying for unemployment insurance benefits of potential overpayment assessment upon receipt of retroactive wages.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to notice to striking workers applying for 2 unemployment insurance benefits of potential overpayment assessment 3 upon receipt of retroactive wages; amending RCW 50.20.092; and 4 creating a new section. 5

AI Summary

This bill requires the Washington State Employment Security Department to inform individuals applying for unemployment insurance benefits because they are out of work due to a strike that they might have to repay benefits if they later receive retroactive wages from their employer for the period they were on strike. This notice, which aims to prevent unexpected overpayments and subsequent collection efforts, can be delivered through various methods, including an online acknowledgment, a letter, or other reasonable means, and this provision is set to expire on December 31, 2035.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 8:45 AM (on 02/25/2026)

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