PDFWAC 192-140-200

What happens if I certify that I am not able to or available for work?

(1) Benefits will be reduced under RCW 50.20.130 without requiring additional information or interview if you file a weekly claim that:
(a) States you were not available for work or were not able to work on one or two days of a week or weeks being claimed; and
(b) The day or days to which this condition applies are normal working days in your regular occupation; and
(c) The information supplied clearly supports this finding.
This reduction applies only to the day or days for which available information shows you are ineligible for benefits.
(2) Benefits will be denied under RCW 50.20.010 (1)(c) without requiring additional information or interview if you file a weekly claim that:
(a) States you were not available for work or were not able to work for three or more days of a week or weeks being claimed; and
(b) The days to which this condition applies are normal working days in your regular occupation; and
(c) The information supplied clearly supports this finding.
This denial applies only to the week or weeks for which you specifically indicate you are ineligible for benefits.
(3) Benefits will be denied under RCW 50.20.010 (1)(c) without requiring additional information or interview if you file a weekly claim that indicates you are not able to work or not available for work because of a circumstance that is expected to continue beyond the immediate week or weeks claimed.
This denial will begin with the first week claimed in which the circumstance applies and continue until the circumstance no longer exists.
(4) Any denial of benefits under subsections (2) and (3) of this section will be issued without delay. The department will not issue a written decision when benefits are reduced under subsection (1) of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010 and 50.12.040. WSR 16-21-013, § 192-140-200, filed 10/7/16, effective 11/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010, 50.12.040, 50.12.042. WSR 05-01-076, § 192-140-200, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05.]