Respond to requests for information quickly
It's very important for claimants and employers to give us information when we ask for it. When a claimant reports a job separation, we ask the employer for details. We also ask the employer to confirm the dates of employment. We review all verbal or written communication given to us that relates to the job separation.
We allow at least 2 business days for a response.
Information we may request and who we request it from
If needed, we will contact claimants and their former employers again. In some cases, we might need to contact others, such as a union.
If someone does not respond to our requests
If we don't hear back, we will base our decision on information we have, and on state laws and rules.
How we notify you of our decision
We send our decision to both the claimant and the former employer. If either disagrees with our decision, either can appeal. Learn more:
Related laws and rules
You can read more on the Washington State Legislature website: