Rulemaking for topics covered by Emergency Rules

Description
In February 2020, Governor Inslee proclaimed a state of emergency in Washington state regarding COVID-19. Following that, the Employment Security filed a series of emergency rules, in order to support the state’s response. 
 

Phase 1 Emergency Rules topics:

• Registration for work.
• Certification of satisfactory progress for training programs.
• Penalty waivers.
• Updates to certain definitions.
• WorkSource closures.
• Shared work.
• Lack of work.
• Standby status.
• Suspected fraudulent claims.

Document 

Phase 1 CR 101 

Phase 2 Emergency Rules topics:

• Waiting week charging. 
• Benefit charging.
• Suitable work for extended benefits.
• Overpayment waivers

Document

Phase 2 CR 101

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