This bill amends RCW 50.20.092 to enhance the notification process for individuals applying for unemployment insurance benefits due to strikes. Specifically, it requires the Department of Employment Security to inform applicants about the potential for an overpayment assessment if they receive retroactive wages after having received benefits. The notification can be delivered through various methods, including an acknowledgment box in the online application process or a letter to the applicant. Additionally, the section includes a provision that it will expire on December 31, 2035.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that addresses potential conflicts with federal requirements related to the allocation of federal funds and eligibility for federal unemployment tax credits. It stipulates that if any part of the act conflicts with these federal requirements, that part will be inoperative, but the remainder of the act will still function as intended. This ensures that the rules adopted under this act will comply with federal standards necessary for the state to receive federal funds and for employers to qualify for tax credits.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 50.20.092