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WA Rev Code § 50.75.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.75 - H-2a Temporary Agriculture Program.|50.75.030 - Application—Requirements—Procedure.

RCW 50.75.030 Application—Requirements—Procedure.(1) An employer must submit an H-2A application in the manner and on a form prescribed by the department. The H-2A application is not subject to chapter 50.13 RCW.(2) The department may not process an H-2A application if the:(a) Employer refuses to agree to be subject to field checks and field visits; or(b) Department discontinued services to the employer pursuant to 20 C.F.R. Part 658, Subpart F and that discontinuation remains in effect.[ 2019 c 441 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 50.75.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.75 - H-2a Temporary Agriculture Program.|50.75.040 - Advisory committee—Composition—Report to governor and legislature.

RCW 50.75.040 Advisory committee—Composition—Report to governor and legislature.(1) The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to review issues and topics of interest related to this chapter.(2)(a) The committee is composed of eight voting members:(i) Four voting members representing agricultural workers' interests: One of whom shall be a farmworker; and all of whom shall be appointed from a list of at least four names submitted by a recognized statewide organization of workers;(ii) Four voting members representing agricultural employers: One of whom shall be an agricultural employer; and all of whom shall be appointed from a list of at least four names submitted by a recognized statewide organization of agricultural employers; and(iii) One ex officio member, without a vote, shall represent the department and serve as the chair.(b) The department of labor and industries, department of health, and department of agriculture shall each have one nonvoting ex officio member serve on the advisory committee.(3) On issues and topics of interest related to this chapter, the committee shall provide comment on department rule making, policies, implementation of this chapter, and initiatives, and study issues the committee determines require consideration.(4) In even years, the committee shall submit a report to the governor and the legislature by October 31st that:(a) Identifies and recommends approaches to increase the effectiveness of the employment security department's recruitment process as part of the H-2A application. If deemed advisable by the committee, the report may include recommended changes to state law that would lead to increased recruitment and hiring of domestic workers in agricultural employment in Washington; and(b) Analyzes the costs incurred by the office to administer the H-2A program, the funds to administer other department programs for farmworkers, and the amount of funds allocated by the federal government to administer the H-2A program and all other agricultural programs within the department.(5) The committee members shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The committee may utilize department personnel and facilities as it needs, without charge.[ 2019 c 441 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 50.75.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.75 - H-2a Temporary Agriculture Program.|50.75.050 - Conflict with federal requirements—2019 c 441.

RCW 50.75.050 Conflict with federal requirements—2019 c 441.If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state or the eligibility of employers in this state for federal unemployment tax credits, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict, and the finding or determination does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state or the granting of federal unemployment tax credits to employers in this state.[ 2019 c 441 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.010 - Saving clause—1945 c 35.

RCW 50.98.010 Saving clause—1945 c 35.If any provisions of this act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the act and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.[ 1945 c 35 § 184; no RRS.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.020 - Appointments and regulations continued.

RCW 50.98.020 Appointments and regulations continued.The repeal of any acts or parts of acts by this act shall not affect the appointment or employment of any individual or salary, wages, compensation, powers or duties relating to such individual which would continue in effect except for such repeal. Rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of any acts or parts of acts repealed by this act consistent with the provisions of this act are not affected by such repeal and are hereby continued in full force and effect.[ 1945 c 35 § 185; no RRS.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.030 - Actions commenced under prior laws.

RCW 50.98.030 Actions commenced under prior laws.Any action or proceeding had or commenced in any civil or criminal cause prior to the effective date of this act may be prosecuted and continued with the same effect and under the same provisions of the law in effect at the time the action or proceeding was had or commenced: PROVIDED, That no appeal taken subsequent to the effective date of this act will be effective or valid unless there is compliance with the requirements of this act relating to appeals.[ 1945 c 35 § 186; no RRS.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.040 - Acts repealed.

RCW 50.98.040 Acts repealed.The following acts and parts of acts relating to unemployment compensation are hereby repealed: Chapter 162, Session Laws of 1937; chapter 12, Session Laws of 1939; chapter 214, Session Laws of 1939; section 6 of chapter 201, Session Laws of 1941; chapter 253, Session Laws of 1941; chapter 65, Session Laws of 1943; chapter 127, Session Laws of 1943; chapter 226, Session Laws of 1943.[ 1945 c 35 § 188; no RRS.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.050 - Conflicting acts repealed.

RCW 50.98.050 Conflicting acts repealed.All acts or parts of acts in conflict with or in derogation of this act or any part of this act are hereby repealed insofar as the same are in conflict with or in derogation of this act or any part thereof.[ 1945 c 35 § 189; no RRS.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.060 - Repealed acts not reenacted.

RCW 50.98.060 Repealed acts not reenacted.The repeal of any acts or parts of acts hereby shall not be construed to reenact or revive any act or parts of acts repealed or superseded by the acts or parts of acts hereby repealed.[ 1945 c 35 § 190; no RRS.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.070 - Separability of provisions—1945 c 35.

RCW 50.98.070 Separability of provisions—1945 c 35.If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this act should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional the invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this act.[ 1945 c 35 § 191; no RRS.]NOTES:Severability—1951 c 265: "If any section, sentence, clause or word of this act shall be held unconstitutional, the invalidity of such section, sentence, clause or word shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this act, it being the intent of this legislative assembly to enact the remainder of this act notwithstanding such part so declared unconstitutional should or may be so declared." [ 1951 c 265 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 50.98.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.100 - Base year wages to include remuneration paid for previously uncovered services.

RCW 50.98.100 Base year wages to include remuneration paid for previously uncovered services.(1) Effective with benefit years beginning on and after January 1, 1978, base year wages shall include remuneration paid for previously uncovered services: PROVIDED, That the maximum benefits payable to an individual as computed for the benefit year will be reduced to the extent that benefits were paid on the basis of identical calendar quarters of the previously uncovered services with respect to a claim filed by the individual under Title II of the Emergency Jobs and Unemployment Assistance Act of 1974. Benefits will be paid, subject to the provisions of this title, based upon the previously uncovered services to the extent that the unemployment compensation trust fund will be reimbursed for the cost thereof by the federal government under section 121 of PL 94-566 and regulations published by the secretary of labor relating thereto.(2) For the purposes of this section, the term "previously uncovered services" means services performed before January 1, 1978, which are not employment as defined in Title 50 RCW at any time during the one year period ending December 31, 1975, and which:(a) Is agricultural labor as defined in RCW 50.04.150 and covered by RCW 50.04.155 or domestic services as defined in and covered by RCW 50.04.160; or(b) Is service performed by an employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state newly covered by chapter 292, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. or by an employee of a nonprofit educational institution which is not an institution of higher education as provided in *RCW 50.44.040(3).(3) Any nonprofit organization or governmental entity electing to make payments in lieu of contributions shall not be liable to make payments with respect to benefits paid any individual whose base year wages include wages for previously uncovered services as defined in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section to the extent that the unemployment compensation fund is reimbursed for the benefits under section 121 of PL 94-566.(4) Benefits paid any individual whose base year wages include wages for previously uncovered services as defined in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section shall not be charged to the experience rating account of any contribution paying employer to the extent that the unemployment compensation fund is reimbursed for the benefits under section 121 of PL 94-566.[ 1977 ex.s. c 292 § 20.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 50.44.040 was amended by 2007 c 386 § 1, deleting subsection (3).Effective dates—1977 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 50.04.116.
WA Rev Code § 50.98.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50 - Unemployment Compensation|Chapter 50.98 - Construction.|50.98.110 - Compliance with federal unemployment tax act—Internal references—Interpretation.

RCW 50.98.110 Compliance with federal unemployment tax act—Internal references—Interpretation.Chapter 292, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. has been enacted to meet the requirements imposed by the federal unemployment tax act as amended by PL 94-566. Internal references in any section of chapter 292, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. to the provisions of that act are intended only to apply to those provisions as they existed as of *the effective date of chapter 292, Laws of 1977 ex. sess.In view of the importance of compliance of chapter 292, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. with the federal unemployment tax act, any ambiguities contained herein should be resolved in a manner consistent with the provisions of that act. Considerable weight has been given to the commentary contained in that document entitled "Draft Language and Commentary to Implement the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976 PL 94-566", published by the United States department of labor, employment and training administration, and that commentary should be referred to when interpreting the provisions of chapter 292, Laws of 1977 ex. sess.[ 1977 ex.s. c 292 § 21.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: For the effective dates of 1977 ex.s. c 292, see note following RCW 50.04.116.
WA Rev Code § 50A.05.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.05 - General Provisions.|50A.05.005 - Intent.

RCW 50A.05.005 Intent.The legislature finds that the demands of the workplace and of families need to be balanced to promote family stability and economic security. The legislature also finds that families across the state own and operate businesses. Workplace leave policies are desirable to accommodate changes in the workforce such as rising numbers of dual-career couples, working single parents, and an aging population. In addition the impact of significant new requirements should be reasonably balanced to help small businesses thrive.The legislature also finds that access to paid leave is associated with many important health benefits. Research confirms that paid leave results in decreased infant mortality and more well-baby visits and reductions in maternal postpartum depression and stress. The legislature further finds that paid leave increases the duration of breastfeeding, which supports bonding, stimulates positive neurological and psychological development, strengthens a child's immune system, and reduces the risks of serious or costly health problems such as asthma, acute ear infections, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, leukemia, and sudden infant death syndrome. The legislature also finds that when fathers have access to paid leave they are more directly engaged during the child's first few months, thereby increasing father infant bonding and reducing overall stress on the family.The legislature declares it to be in the public interest to create a family and medical leave insurance program to provide reasonable paid family leave for the birth or placement of a child with the employee, for the care of a family member who has a serious health condition, and for a qualifying exigency under the federal family and medical leave act, and reasonable paid medical leave for an employee's own serious health condition and to reasonably assist businesses in implementing and maintaining a program to support their employees and family.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 1. Formerly RCW 50A.04.005.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.05.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.05 - General Provisions.|50A.05.020 - Program administration—Information disclosure—Outreach.

RCW 50A.05.020 Program administration—Information disclosure—Outreach.(1) The department shall establish and administer the family and medical leave program and pay family and medical leave benefits as specified in this title. The department shall adopt government efficiencies to improve administration and reduce costs. These efficiencies shall include, to the extent feasible, combined reporting and payment, with a single return, of premiums under this title and contributions under chapter 50.24 RCW.(2) The department shall establish procedures and forms for filing applications for benefits under this title. The department shall notify the employer within five business days of an application being filed.(3) The department shall use information sharing and integration technology to facilitate the disclosure of relevant information or records by the department, so long as an employee consents to the disclosure as required under RCW 50A.15.040.(4) Information contained in the files and records pertaining to an employee under this chapter are confidential and not open to public inspection, other than to public employees in the performance of their official duties, except as provided in chapter 50A.25 RCW.(5) The department shall develop and implement an outreach program to ensure that employees who may be qualified to receive family and medical leave benefits under this title are made aware of these benefits. Outreach information shall explain, in an easy to understand format, eligibility requirements, the application process, weekly benefit amounts, maximum benefits payable, notice and certification requirements, reinstatement and nondiscrimination rights, confidentiality, voluntary plans, and the relationship between employment protection, leave from employment, and wage replacement benefits under this title and other laws, collective bargaining agreements, and employer policies. Outreach information shall be available in English and other primary languages as defined in RCW 74.04.025.(6) The department is authorized to inspect and audit employer files and records relating to the family and medical leave program, including employer voluntary plans.[ 2019 c 13 § 30; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 29. Formerly RCW 50A.04.195.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.05.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.05 - General Provisions.|50A.05.025 - Program administration—Powers.

RCW 50A.05.025 Program administration—Powers.(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 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 department 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.(3) Subsection (2) of this section is intended to comply with the holdings of State v. Miles, 160 Wn.2d 236 (2007) and State v. Reeder, 184 Wn.2d 805 (2015), and Article I, section 7 of the state Constitution. These provisions collectively require judicial review of investigative subpoenas under certain circumstances. The department is not required to receive court approval under subsection (2) of this section unless otherwise required by law.[ 2020 c 125 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.05.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.05 - General Provisions.|50A.05.030 - Advisory committee.

RCW 50A.05.030 Advisory committee.(1) The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to review issues and topics of interest related to this title.(2) The committee is composed of ten members: (a) Four members representing employees' interests in paid family and medical leave, each of whom shall be appointed from a list of at least four names submitted by a recognized statewide organization of employees; (b) four members representing employers, each of whom shall be appointed from a list of at least four names submitted by a recognized statewide organization of employers; and (c) two ex officio members, without a vote, one of whom shall represent the department and the other shall be the ombuds for the family and medical leave program. The member representing the department shall be the chair.(3) The committee shall provide comment on department rule making, policies, implementation of this title, utilization of benefits, and other initiatives, and study issues the committee determines to require its consideration.(4) The members shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The committee may utilize such personnel and facilities of the department as it needs, without charge. All expenses of the committee must be paid by the family and medical leave insurance account.[ 2019 c 13 § 31; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 28. Formerly RCW 50A.04.200.]
WA Rev Code § 50A.05.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50A - Family and Medical Leave|Chapter 50A.05 - General Provisions.|50A.05.040 - Ombuds.

RCW 50A.05.040 Ombuds.(1) The commissioner shall establish an ombuds office for family and medical leave within the department. The ombuds shall be appointed by the governor and report directly to the commissioner of the department. The ombuds is available to all employers and employees in the state.(2) The person appointed ombuds shall hold office for a term of six years and shall continue to hold office until reappointed or until his or her successor is appointed. The governor may remove the ombuds only for neglect of duty, misconduct, or inability to perform duties. Any vacancy shall be filled by similar appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.(3) The ombuds shall:(a) Offer and provide information on family and medical leave to employers and employees;(b) Act as an advocate for employers and employees in their dealings with the department;(c) Identify, investigate, and facilitate resolution of disputes and complaints under this title; and(d) Refer complaints to the department when appropriate.(4) The ombuds may conduct surveys of employees. Survey questions and results are confidential and not subject to public disclosure.(5) The ombuds is not liable for the good faith performance of responsibilities under this title.(6) All of the ombuds' records and files relating to any complaint or investigation made pursuant to carrying out the ombuds' duties and the identities of complainants, witnesses, workers, or employers shall remain confidential unless disclosure is authorized by the complainant worker or his or her guardian or legal representative or the employer or the employer's legal representative. No disclosures may be made outside the office of the ombuds without the consent of the named witnesses or complainants unless the disclosure is made without the identity of any of the individuals being disclosed.[ 2019 c 13 § 32; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 5 § 88. Formerly RCW 50A.04.205.]