WSR 26-15-091
AGENDA
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
[Filed July 17, 2026, 12:27 p.m.]
The employment security department (ESD) prepares a semi-annual rule-making agenda in January and July each year to inform the public of expected upcoming rule changes. Pursuant to RCW 34.05.314, the agenda is published in the Washington State Register.
ESD encourages the public to be involved in the rule-making processes by attending public hearings and submitting comments on rules. To stay informed of our progress and be notified of any changes, please sign up for email notifications at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAESD/subscriber/new. Additional rule-making information is available on the ESD website.
Subject Matter
orDivision
WAC Chapter
or Sections
Purpose and Scope
of Rule Making
Preproposal Notice
Filings (CR-101)
Proposed Rule and Public Hearing Filings (CR-102 orCR-105 Expedited)
Permanent Rule Filing (CR-103)
Unemployment insurance benefits
192-460-150
Implementing ESSB 5525 by clarifying that information about impacted employees received by ESD in employer notices will be used to implement Title 50 RCW.
August 20, 2025,
as WSR 25-17-088
December 4, 2025,
as WSR 26-01-016
February 23, 2026, as WSR 26-06-021
Unemployment insurance benefits
192-460-160
Implementing ESSB 5525 by clarifying what documents employers can provide to ESD to establish that they are subject to an exception from the notice requirements.
August 20, 2025,
as WSR 25-17-088
April 27, 2026,
as WSR 26-10-012
To be determined
Unemployment insurance benefits
192-150-100
Repealing the rule due to codification into statute in HB 2264 (2026).
N/A
April 28, 2026,
as WSR 26-10-016
To be determined
Unemployment insurance benefits
192-180-005
Updating the rule to require claimants to self-register for work.
February 4, 2026,
as WSR 26-04-126
May 6, 2026,
as WSR 26-10-102
To be determined
Paid family and medical leave
192-550-010, 192-550-030, 192-550-041 (new), 192-560-010, 192-560-020, 192-570-010, 195-570-060 (new), 192-630-015, 192-650-005, 192-700-005, and 192-800-005
Implementing changes related to late employer reports and payments, benefit overpayments, small business assistance, claim determinations, overpayments, employment restoration, and fraud.
April 28, 2026,
as WSR 26-10-020
To be determined
To be determined
Long-term services and supports trust (WA Cares fund)
WAC 192-901-001 (new), 192-915-005, 192-916-005 (new), 192-916-010 (new), 192-916-015 (new), 192-916-020 (new), 192-925-020 (new), 192-930-005, 192-940-005, and 192-940-010
Implementing 2025 legislation (ESSB 5291) related to out-of-state participant election of coverage and reporting requirements, and self-employed elective coverage reporting requirements.
October 13, 2025,
as WSR 25-21-062
April 22, 2026,
as WSR 26-09-141
June 1, 2026,
as WSR 26-12-058
Long-term services and supports trust (WA Cares fund)
To be determined
Implementing penalties and interest for unpaid premiums (2025 legislation) and exemption application requirements.
June 18, 2026,
as WSR 26-14-014
To be determined
To be determined
ESD is responsible for initiating rule making to implement new state laws, meet federal requirements, and meet unforeseen circumstances. Because of this variability, this agenda is prepared for informational purposes only and any dates noted herein are planning estimates that are subject to change. Rule making can occur in addition to what is listed on the agenda.
This agenda does not constitute a rule or rule-making action. Any errors or omissions in this agenda do not affect the actual rules or rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register.
The rule-making process can appear complex. ESD has outlined the process on its website to help constituents understand and become involved at https://www.esd.wa.gov/newsroom/rulemaking-process. If you have additional questions, contact the ESD rules coordinator, Janette Benham, phone 360-790-6583, email rules@esd.wa.gov.