The bill amends RCW 50.20.092 to enhance the notification process for individuals applying for unemployment insurance benefits due to strikes. It mandates that when an applicant applies for benefits related to a strike, the Department of Employment Security must inform them about the potential for an overpayment assessment if they later receive retroactive wages from their employer. This notification can be delivered through various methods, including an acknowledgment box in the online application, a letter, or any other reasonable method determined by the department.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that states if any part of the act conflicts with federal requirements necessary for the allocation of federal funds or the eligibility of employers for federal unemployment tax credits, that conflicting part will be inoperative. The act is set to expire on December 31, 2035, ensuring that the provisions are temporary and subject to review in the future.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 50.20.092
Bill as passed Legislature: 50.20.092
Session law: 50.20.092