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WA Rev Code § 50.06.910 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.06 - Temporary Total Disability.|50.06.910 - Partial invalidity of chapter.

RCW 50.06.910 Partial invalidity of chapter.Should any part of this chapter be declared unconstitutional by the final decision of any court or declared out of conformity by the United States secretary of labor, the commissioner shall immediately discontinue the payment of benefits based on this chapter, declare it inoperative and report that fact to the governor and the legislature.[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 228 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 228: See note following RCW 50.04.355.
WA Rev Code § 50.08.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.08 - Establishment of Department.|50.08.010 - Employment security department established.

RCW 50.08.010 Employment security department established.There is established the employment security department for the state, to be administered by a commissioner. The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of, and receive such compensation for his or her services as may be fixed by, the governor.[ 2010 c 8 § 13011; 1953 ex.s. c 8 § 3; 1947 c 215 § 8; 1945 c 35 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9998-176. Prior: 1939 c 12 § 1; 1937 c 162 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 50.08.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.08 - Establishment of Department.|50.08.020 - Divisions established.

RCW 50.08.020 Divisions established.There are hereby established in the employment security department two coordinate divisions to be known as the unemployment compensation division, and the Washington state employment service division, each of which shall be administered by a full time salaried supervisor who shall be an assistant to the commissioner and shall be appointed by him or her. Each division shall be responsible to the commissioner for the dispatch of its distinctive functions. Each division shall be a separate administrative unit with respect to personnel, budget, and duties, except insofar as the commissioner may find that such separation is impracticable.It is hereby further provided that the governor in his or her discretion may delegate any or all of the organization, administration, and functions of the said Washington state employment service division to any federal agency.[ 2010 c 8 § 13012; 1973 1st ex.s. c 158 § 1; 1947 c 215 § 9; 1945 c 35 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 9998-177. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 9; 1939 c 214 § 7; 1937 c 162 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 158: "This 1973 amendatory act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on July 1, 1973." [ 1973 1st ex.s. c 158 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 50.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.08 - Establishment of Department.|50.08.030 - Administration of family services and programs.

RCW 50.08.030 Administration of family services and programs.The commissioner shall administer family services and programs to promote the state's policy as provided in RCW 74.14A.025.[ 1992 c 198 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 50.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.010 - Commissioner's duties and powers.

RCW 50.12.010 Commissioner's duties and powers.(1) The commissioner shall administer this title. He or she shall have the power and authority to adopt, amend, or rescind such rules and regulations, to employ such persons, make such expenditures, require such reports, make such investigations, and take such other action as he or she deems necessary or suitable to that end. Such rules and regulations shall be effective upon publication and in the manner, not inconsistent with the provisions of this title, which the commissioner shall prescribe. The commissioner, in accordance with the provisions of this title, shall determine the organization and methods of procedure of the divisions referred to in this title, and shall have an official seal which shall be judicially noticed. The commissioner shall submit to the governor a report covering the administration and operation of this title during the preceding fiscal year, July 1st through June 30th, and shall make such recommendations for amendments to this title as he or she deems proper. Such report shall include a balance sheet of the moneys in the fund in which there shall be provided, if possible, a reserve against the liability in future years to pay benefits in excess of the then current contributions, which reserve shall be set up by the commissioner in accordance with accepted actuarial principles on the basis of statistics of employment, business activity, and other relevant factors for the longest possible period. Whenever the commissioner believes that a change in contribution or benefit rates will become necessary to protect the solvency of the fund, he or she shall promptly so inform the governor and legislature and make recommendations with respect thereto.(2) There is established a unit within the department for the purpose of detection and investigation of fraud under this title. The department will employ supervisory and investigative personnel for the program, who must be qualified by training and experience.(3) The commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized designee is authorized to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for any purpose associated with the investigation for abuse or fraud under chapter 50.20 RCW. Dissemination or use of nonconviction data for purposes other than that authorized in this section is prohibited.[ 2010 c 8 § 13013; 2008 c 74 § 5; 1977 c 75 § 75; 1955 c 286 § 1; 1949 c 214 § 7; 1945 c 35 § 40; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-178. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1941 c 253 § 8; 1939 c 12 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—2008 c 74: See note following RCW 51.04.024.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.020 - Personnel appointed by commissioner.

RCW 50.12.020 Personnel appointed by commissioner.The commissioner is authorized to appoint and fix the compensation of such officers, accountants, experts, and other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title: PROVIDED, That such appointment shall be made on a nonpartisan merit basis in accordance with the provisions of this title relating to the selection of personnel. The commissioner may delegate to any person appointed such power and authority as the commissioner deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this title, including the right to decide matters placed in the commissioner's discretion under this title, and may in his or her discretion bond any person handling moneys or signing checks hereunder.[ 1985 c 96 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 158 § 2; 1945 c 35 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-179. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1941 c 253 § 8; 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 158: See note following RCW 50.08.020.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.031 - Personnel board—Travel expenses of board.

RCW 50.12.031 Personnel board—Travel expenses of board.Members of the board shall be allowed travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 as now existing or hereafter amended while traveling to and from and attending regularly called meetings.[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 148; 1959 c 127 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.040 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 50.12.040 Rule-making authority.Permanent and emergency rules shall be adopted, amended, or repealed by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of Title 34 RCW and the rules adopted pursuant thereto: PROVIDED, That the commissioner may not adopt rules after July 23, 1995, that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or on any combination of such provisions, for statutory authority to adopt any rule.[ 1995 c 403 § 109; 1973 1st ex.s. c 158 § 3; 1945 c 35 § 43; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-181. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1941 c 253 § 8; 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]NOTES:Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 158: See note following RCW 50.08.020.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.042 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.042 - Rules—2003 2nd sp.s. c 4.

RCW 50.12.042 Rules—2003 2nd sp.s. c 4.The commissioner of the employment security department may adopt such rules as are necessary to implement chapter 4, Laws of 2003 2nd sp. sess.[ 2003 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 34.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—Effective date—2003 2nd sp.s. c 4: See notes following RCW 50.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.045 - Contract to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, credentials, and documents in conjunction with license applications.

RCW 50.12.045 Contract to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, credentials, and documents in conjunction with license applications.The commissioner may contract with the federal internal revenue service, or other appropriate federal agency, to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers, or other federal credentials or documents, at specified offices and locations of the agency in conjunction with any application for state licenses under chapter 19.02 RCW.[ 1997 c 51 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—1997 c 51: See note following RCW 19.02.300.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.050 - Reciprocal benefit arrangements.

RCW 50.12.050 Reciprocal benefit arrangements.As used in this section the terms "other state" and "another state" shall be deemed to include any state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and any foreign government and, where applicable, shall also be deemed to include the federal government or provisions of a law of the federal government, as the case may be.As used in this section the term "claim" shall be deemed to include whichever of the following terms is applicable, to wit: "Application for initial determination", "claim for waiting period credit", or "claim for benefits".The commissioner shall enter into an agreement with any other state whereby in the event an individual files a claim in another state against wages earned in employment in this state, or against wage credits earned in this state and in any other state or who files a claim in this state against wage credits earned in employment in any other state, or against wages earned in this state and in any other state, the claim will be paid by this state or another state as designated by the agreement in accordance with a determination on the claim as provided by the agreement and pursuant to the qualification and disqualification provisions of this title or under the provisions of the law of the designated paying state (including another state) or under such a combination of the provisions of both laws as shall be determined by the commissioner as being fair and reasonable to all affected interests, and whereby the wages of such individual, if earned in two or more states (including another state) may be combined, and further, whereby this state or another state shall reimburse the paying state in an amount which shall bear the same ratio to the amount of benefits already paid as the amount of wage credits transferred by this state or another state, and used in the determination, bear to the total wage credits used in computing the claimant's maximum amount of benefits potentially payable.Whenever any claim is filed by an individual involving the combination of wages or a reciprocal arrangement for the payment of benefits, which is governed by the provisions of this section, the employment security department of this state, when not designated as the paying state, shall promptly make a report to the other state making the determination, showing wages earned in employment in this state.The commissioner is hereby authorized to make to another state and to receive from another state reimbursements from or to the unemployment compensation fund in accordance with arrangements made pursuant to the provisions of this section.[ 1977 ex.s. c 292 § 9; 1971 c 3 § 11; 1959 c 266 § 1; 1949 c 214 § 8; 1945 c 35 § 44; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 9998-182. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1941 c 253 § 8; 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]NOTES:Effective dates—1977 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 50.04.116.Construction—Compliance with federal act—1971 c 3: See RCW 50.44.080.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.060 - Reciprocal coverage arrangements.

RCW 50.12.060 Reciprocal coverage arrangements.The commissioner is hereby authorized to enter into arrangements with the appropriate agencies of other states, foreign governments, or the federal government whereby services performed by an individual for a single employing unit for which services are customarily performed in more than one state shall be deemed to be services performed entirely within any one of the states (1) in which any part of such individual's service is performed, or (2) in which such individual has his or her residence, or (3) in which the employing unit maintains a place of business: PROVIDED, That there is in effect, as to such services, an election by the employing unit with the acquiescence of such individual, approved by the agency charged with the administration of such state's unemployment compensation law, pursuant to which all the services performed by such individual for such employing unit are deemed to be performed entirely within such state.[ 2010 c 8 § 13014; 1945 c 35 § 45; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-183. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1941 c 253 § 8; 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 50.12.072 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.072 - Employer fails to register—Employer fails to obtain employment security account number—Penalties.

RCW 50.12.072 Employer fails to register—Employer fails to obtain employment security account number—Penalties.An employer that knowingly fails to register with the department and obtain an employment security account number, as required under RCW 50.12.070(2), is subject to a penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per quarter or two times the taxes due per quarter, whichever is greater. This penalty is in addition to all other penalties and is in addition to higher rates for employers that do not meet the definition of "qualified employer" under RCW 50.29.010. This penalty does not apply if the employer can prove that it had good cause to believe that it was not required to register with the department.[ 2010 c 72 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2010 c 72 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect January 1, 2011." [ 2010 c 72 § 5.]Conflict with federal requirements—2010 c 72: See note following RCW 50.29.025.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.080 - Arbitrary reports.

RCW 50.12.080 Arbitrary reports.If any employing unit fails to make or file any report or return required by this title, or any regulation made pursuant hereto, the commissioner may, upon the basis of such knowledge as may be available to him or her, arbitrarily make a report on behalf of such employing unit and the report so made shall be deemed to be prima facie correct. In any action or proceedings brought for the recovery of contributions, interest, or penalties due upon the payroll of an employer, the certificate of the department that an audit has been made of the payroll of such employer pursuant to the direction of the department, or a certificate that a return has been filed by or for an employer or estimated by reason of lack of a return, shall be prima facie evidence of the amount of such payroll for the period stated in the certificate.[ 2010 c 8 § 13015; 1983 1st ex.s. c 23 § 9; 1951 c 215 § 2; 1945 c 35 § 47; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-185. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—Effective dates—Construction—1983 1st ex.s. c 23: See notes following RCW 50.04.073.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.090 - Interstate use of employing unit records.

RCW 50.12.090 Interstate use of employing unit records.The records of an employer maintained in this state pertaining to employment of persons in another state shall be open to representatives of the commissioner to permit cooperation with other state unemployment compensation agencies in ascertaining information necessary to administer the unemployment compensation acts of such other states.[ 1945 c 35 § 48; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-186.]
WA Rev Code § 50.12.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.100 - Compulsory production of records and information.

RCW 50.12.100 Compulsory production of records and information.In case of contumacy or refusal to obey subpoenas issued to any person, any court of the state within the jurisdiction of which the inquiry is carried on, or within the jurisdiction of which said person guilty of contumacy or refusal to obey is found or resides or transacts business, upon application by any duly authorized representative of the commissioner, shall have jurisdiction to issue to such person an order requiring such person to appear before such authorized representative, there to produce evidence, if so ordered, or there to give testimony touching the matter under investigation, or in question. Failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by said court as a contempt thereof.[ 1945 c 35 § 49; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-187. Prior: 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 50.12.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.120 - Protection against self-incrimination.

RCW 50.12.120 Protection against self-incrimination.No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records before any duly authorized representative of the commissioner or any appeal tribunal in obedience to the subpoena of such representative of the commissioner or such appeal tribunal, on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him or her may tend to incriminate him or her or subject him or her to a penalty or forfeiture; but no individual shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which he or she is compelled, after having claimed his or her privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that such individual so testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.[ 2010 c 8 § 13016; 1945 c 35 § 51; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-189. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 50.12.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.130 - Oaths and witnesses—Subpoenas—Application for court approval prior to issuance—No notice required.

RCW 50.12.130 Oaths and witnesses—Subpoenas—Application for court approval prior to issuance—No notice required.(1) In the discharge of the duties imposed by this title, the appeal tribunal and any duly authorized representative of the commissioner shall have power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify to official acts and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records deemed to be necessary as evidence in connection with any dispute or the administration of this title. It shall be unlawful for any person, without just cause, to fail to comply with subpoenas issued pursuant to the provisions of this section.(2)(a) Any authorized representative of the commissioner may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or the county where the subpoenaed records or documents are located, or in Thurston county. The application must:(i) State that an order is sought pursuant to this subsection;(ii) Adequately specify the records, documents, or testimony; and(iii) Declare under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority.(b) Where the application under this subsection is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. An order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the records or testimony.(c) Any authorized representative of the commissioner may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this subsection without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation.[ 2010 c 22 § 3; 1945 c 35 § 52; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 9998-190. Prior: 1943 c 127 § 8; 1941 c 253 § 8; 1939 c 214 § 9; 1937 c 162 § 11.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2010 c 22: See note following RCW 51.04.040.
WA Rev Code § 50.12.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.12 - Administration.|50.12.140 - Destruction of office records.

RCW 50.12.140 Destruction of office records.The commissioner may destroy any form, claim, ledger, check, letter, or other record of the employment security department at the expiration of three years after such record was originated by or filed with the employment security department, except that warrants and claims, claim determination, employer liability forms and contribution reports may be destroyed at the expiration of six years after such form is originated by or filed with the employment security department, and except that this section shall not apply to records pertaining to grants, accounts or expenditures for administration, records of the unemployment compensation fund and the unemployment compensation administration fund.[ 1947 c 215 § 11; 1945 c 35 § 53; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 99998-191.]NOTES:Preservation and destruction of public records: Chapter 40.14 RCW.