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WA SB6134
Bill
Status
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Curtis King
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AI Summary
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Requires the Employment Security Department to notify striking workers applying for unemployment benefits that they may face an overpayment assessment if they later receive retroactive wages from their employer
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Maintains existing law requiring overpayment recovery when workers receive both unemployment benefits and retroactive wages for the same time period during a strike
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Allows the department flexibility in providing notice through an online acknowledgment box, letter, or other reasonable method
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Includes a sunset date of December 31, 2035
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Contains a severability clause making any provisions that conflict with federal unemployment requirements inoperative to preserve federal funding and employer tax credits
Legislative Description
Concerning notice to striking workers applying for unemployment insurance benefits of potential overpayment assessment upon receipt of retroactive wages.
Last Action
Delivered to Governor.
3/10/2026