Washington Administrative Code
Title 192 - Employment Security Department
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Chapter 192-170 - Availability for work
Section 192-170-090 - Incarceration
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) If you were previously warned that your continued employment was in jeopardy because of poor attendance, and you engage in illegal activities where you are aware there is a clear possibility of arrest and detention, misconduct may be established under RCW 50.04.294(2)(d) or (e).
(2) If you are jailed but later released without having been charged with or convicted of a crime, the separation is not considered misconduct except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.
(3) If your employer discharges you for absenteeism or job abandonment because you failed without good cause to notify the employer of your incarceration or anticipated release date, such failure may be considered misconduct.
Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010, 50.12.040, and 50.20.010. 10-11-046, § 192-170-090, filed 5/12/10, effective 6/12/10.
