WAC 192-120-010   Claimant information booklet.  (1) The department will publish an information for claimants booklet, form number EMS 8139, to provide basic information on the laws, rules and procedures about claims for unemployment insurance benefits. Single copies of the booklet will be available to the public at no charge.

     (2) Each person who files an application for benefits will be mailed a copy of the most recent version of the information for claimants booklet.

     (3) Each person who is mailed a copy of the information booklet will be responsible for filing claims in accordance with its instructions.

     (4) A replacement booklet will be mailed to any person who requests one.

     (5) Each person who is mailed a booklet is responsible for reporting and filing claims according to the information in the booklet for the duration of the claim unless other specific information is given to the person in writing.

     (6) The department will assist any person who may have difficulty understanding the booklet.

     (7) If you fail to ask for help in understanding the booklet, you will be presumed to understand its contents and held responsible for any failure to act as directed by the booklet.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 50.20.010 and 50.12.040. 99-08-073, § 192-120-010, filed 4/5/99, effective 5/6/99.]