Washington Administrative Code
Title 192 - Employment Security Department
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Chapter 192-110 - Applying for unemployment benefits
Section 192-110-095 - May I backdate my application for unemployment benefits (RCW 50.04.030)?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 192-110-095
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) General rule. A benefit year begins on Sunday of the calendar week in which you file your application for benefits. However, an application may also be backdated for good cause or for the convenience of the department.
(2) Definitions. As used in this section:
(a) "Good cause" means factors that would
prevent a reasonably prudent person in similar circumstances from filing an
application for benefits. These include, but are not limited to, incapacity due
to illness or injury, or other serious factors. "Illness" includes a request
from a medical professional, local health official, or the Secretary of Health
to be isolated or quarantined as a consequence of an infection from a disease
that is the subject of a public health emergency, even if you have not been
actually diagnosed with the disease that is the subject of a public health
emergency.
(b) "For the convenience
of the department" means:
(i) For the purpose
of program administration; or
(ii)
Those situations where it is difficult or impossible for the department to
accept a timely application. These include, but are not limited to, equipment
breakdowns, lack of available staff to accept applications, or special handling
requirements.
(3) Limitations on good cause.
(a) You must file your application for
benefits during the first week in which those factors that constitute good
cause are no longer present. The effective date will be Sunday of such
week.
(b) Backdating will not be
allowed if you claim good cause based on information from department staff or
agents where you could reasonably be expected to question the accuracy of this
information.
Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010, 50.12.040, and 50.20.010. 10-11-046, § 192-110-095, filed 5/12/10, effective 6/12/10.
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