(1) Benefits will be denied or reduced in accordance with WAC
192-170-020 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 at least forty hours during the week during the hours customary for your trade or occupation; and
(b) The information supplied clearly supports this finding.
(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 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.
(3) Any denial of benefits under subsections (1) and (2) 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,
50.12.040,
50.12.042,
50.20.010 and
50.20.100. WSR 21-16-034, § 192-140-200, filed 7/26/21, effective 1/2/22. 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.]