WSR 13-15-131

AGENDA

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT

[Filed July 23, 2013, 9:23 a.m.]

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda

(July 31 - January 31, 2014)

The following is employment security department's semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314. There may be additional rule-making activity not on the agenda as the department is responsible for initiating rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, or meet unforeseen circumstances. Additional rule-making information is available on the agency web site, www.ESD.wa.gov. Click on Rule-making at the bottom of the page.

If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Ames, employment security department, rules coordinator, (360) 902-9387, or e-mail pames@esd.wa.gov.


WAC CHAPTER	SUBJECT	AGENCY CONTACT	TIMING	SCOPE OF RULE CHANGES
WAC 192-120-010 and 192-270-035	Claimant handbook.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - March 2013 CR-102 - August 2013 CR-103 - TBD	Eliminate automatic mailing to all claimants who file applications for benefits and determine other means of providing it.
WAC 192-300-090, 192-310-010, 192-310-150, 192-310-160, 192-310-170, 192-310-180, and 192-310-190	Corporate officers.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - May 2013 CR-102 - TBD CR-103 - TBD	Implement HB 1056 and SSB 5227 related to corporate officer unemployment insurance taxes and benefits.
WAC 192-310-010 and 192-320-085	Penalties for incomplete employer registrations. Crediting benefit overpayments to employer accounts.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - April 2013 CR-102 - August 2013 CR-103 - TBD	Adding $25 penalty for incomplete registration by employers. Crediting overpayments to employer accounts.
WAC 192-310-030	Late wage reports.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - May 2013 CR-102 - August 2013 CR-103 - TBD	Adding $25 penalty for employers who file late quarterly wage reports.
WAC 192-220-040, 192-220-045, 192-220-050, and 192-230-020	Claimant fraud.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - June 2013 CR-102 - TBD CR-103 - TBD	Implement sections 1 and 2 of SB 5355 assessing fifteen percent penalty for the first instance of fraud by claimants.
Chapter 192-320 WAC	Employer eligibility for relief of benefit charging.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - May 2013 CR-102 - TBD CR-103 - TBD	Implement section 3 of SB 5355 regarding employers' eligibility for relief of benefit charges based on a pattern of untimely and inadequate responses.
New section in Title 192 WAC; amend WAC 192-220-030	Tax settlements; equity and good conscience.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - May 2013 CR-102 - TBD CR-103 - TBD	Implement EHB 1394 regarding departmental authority to settle unemployment taxes based on equity and good conscience. Implement section 4 of SB 5355 related to equity and good conscience for benefit overpayments.
Chapter 192-250 WAC	Shared work program.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - June 2013 CR-102 - TBD CR-103 - TBD	Implement EHB 1396 which brings program into conformity with federal law. Additional policy changes may be included.
Chapter 192-310 WAC	Maritime services.	Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665	CR-101 - July 2013 CR-102 - TBD CR-103 - TBD	Implement HB 1311 which exempts certain employment on small fishing vessels from unemployment insurance coverage.