Striking Workers Will Need to Seek Jobs to Qualify for Washington Unemployment Benefits
Federal officials said Washington’s waiver conflicted with law, and the state will now require striking workers to log job searches for up to six weeks of benefits.
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Striking workers will need to seek jobs to qualify for Washington unemployment benefits - The Daily Chronicle
Pressed by the federal government, Washington is making a big change in its new law extending unemployment benefits to striking union workers. Starting Sunday, workers involved in labor disputes must comply with the state’s rigorous job search requirements to receive benefits. This means actively seeking work and recording efforts to find another job. Since Jan. 1, when the law took effect, Washington’s Employment Security Department waived that…
Striking workers will need to seek jobs to qualify for WA unemployment benefits • Washington State Standard
Workers at Hilton’s Embassy Suites in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood went on strike in June. Some could be affected by a rule change concerning striking workers who seek unemployment benefits. (Photo courtesy of UNITE HERE Local 8)Pressed by the federal government, Washington is making a big change in its new law extending unemployment benefits to striking union workers. Starting Sunday, workers involved in labor disputes must comply with…
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