Washington HB1682 amends unemployment insurance rules to ensure part-time workers are not denied benefits.

Washington HB1682 modifies the unemployment insurance system to prevent part-time workers from being denied benefits. The bill specifies that an eligible individual cannot be denied benefits if they work 17 or fewer hours per week due to circumstances beyond their control. It also ensures that individuals who were not part-time workers in their base year cannot be denied benefits if they become unable to work full time due to illness or disability. The changes apply to claims with effective dates after August 3, 2025.

Washington HB1682 amends unemployment insurance rules to ensure part-time workers are not denied benefits.

Washington HB1682 modifies the unemployment insurance system to prevent part-time workers from being denied benefits. The bill specifies that an eligible individual cannot be denied benefits if they work 17 or fewer hours per week due to circumstances beyond their control. It also ensures that individuals who were not part-time workers in their base year cannot be denied benefits if they become unable to work full time due to illness or disability. The changes apply to claims with effective dates after August 3, 2025.