AGENDA
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda
(January 31, 2001 - July 31, 2001)
| WAC CHAPTER | CHAPTER TITLE | AGENCY CONTACT | TIMING | SCOPE OF RULE CHANGES |
| Chapter 192-150 WAC Chapter 192-170 WAC Chapter 192-180 WAC |
Job separations; Availability to accept work; Job search requirements | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 5/97 CR-102 - 9/99 Hearing - 11/99 2nd CR-102 - 2/01 2nd Hearing - 3/01 CR-103 - 4/01 Effective - 5/01 |
Adopt rules regarding availability, suitable work, and job search requirements for disabled claimants, including those with pregnancy-related disabilities. |
| Chapter 192-270 WAC | Training benefits for dislocated workers | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 2/00 CR-102 - 2/07/01 Hearing - 3/01 CR-103 - 3/01 Effective - 4/01 |
Adopt rules implementing new legislation (SHB 3077) providing a period of additional benefits for certain dislocated workers while in training. |
| Chapter 192-150 WAC | Job separations | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 2/00 CR-102 - 2/07/01 Hearing - 3/01 CR-103 - 3/01 Effective - 4/01 |
Adopt rules clarifying provisions in new legislation (SHB 3077) related to requalification requirements and bona fide work, and defining "employer-initiated mandatory transfer." |
| Chapter 192-150 WAC | Job separations | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 12/98 CR-102 - 2/07/01 Hearing - 3/14/01 CR-103 - 3/01 Effective - 4/01 |
Adopt rule to replace WAC 192-16-070, clarifying the conditions under which benefits will be paid to individuals who are subject to an employer-initiated layoff or reduction in force. |
| Chapter 192-230 WAC | Recovery of overpayments | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 12/00 CR-102 - 4/01 Hearing - To be determined CR-103 - 6/01 Effective - 7/01 |
Adopt rules clarifying the conditions under which unpaid overpayments will be referred to a collection agency, and addressing how collection fees will be assessed. |
| Chapter 192-170 WAC Chapter 192-180 WAC |
Availability to accept work; Job search requirements | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 2/01 CR-102 - 6/01 Hearing - To be determined CR-103 - 7/01 Effective - 8/01 |
Adopt rules to clarify job search and availability requirements for individuals who are members of full referral unions, and the conditions under which an employer creates a cause for doubting an individual's availability. |
| Chapter 192-210 WAC | Special category occupations | Juanita Myers (360) 902-9665 |
CR-101 - 11/99 CR-102 - 5/01 Hearing - To be determined CR-103 - 6/01 Effective - 7/01 |
Adopt rules for individuals who work or worked for a temporary service or employee leasing agency. These will include policies related to job separations and availability requirements. |
Janet Leach-Ruth
for Barney Hilliard
Rules Coordinator