PDFWAC 192-800-155

When are proceedings open to the public, and what information from a proceeding before the appeal tribunal or commissioner is publicly disclosable?

To maintain confidentiality of records under chapter 50A.25 RCW:
(1) All proceedings will be closed to the public unless otherwise agreed upon by all parties appearing for hearing;
(2) All proceeding records will be sealed for hearings closed to the public and are not publicly disclosable; and
(3) All personal identifying information concerning an individual or employer will be redacted from the record if the hearing is open to the public.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 50A.05.060 and 50A.25.030. WSR 21-11-009, § 192-800-155, filed 5/7/21, effective 6/7/21.]