WAC 192-140-200   What happens if I certify that I am not able to or available for work?  (1) Benefits will be reduced under RCW 50.20.010 (1)(c) and 50.20.130 without requiring additional information or interview if you file a weekly claim that:

     (a) States you were not available for work or were not able to work on one or two days of a week or weeks being claimed; and

     (b) The day or days to which this condition applies are normal working days in your regular occupation; and

     (c) The information supplied clearly supports this finding.

     This denial is for a definite period of time and applies only to the day or days for which you specifically indicate you are ineligible for benefits.

     (2) Benefits will be denied under RCW 50.20.010 (1)(c) without requiring additional information or interview if you file a weekly claim that:

     (a) States you were not available for work or were not able to work for three or more days of a week or weeks being claimed; and

     (b) The days to which this condition applies are normal working days in your regular occupation; and

     (c) The information supplied clearly supports this finding.

     This denial for a definite period of time and applies only to the week or weeks for which you specifically indicate you are ineligible for benefits.

     (3) Benefits will be denied under RCW 50.20.010 (1)(c) without requiring additional information or interview if you file a weekly claim that indicates you are not able to work or not available for work because of a circumstance that is expected to continue beyond the immediate week or weeks claimed.

     This denial is for an indefinite period of time. It will begin with the first week claimed in which the circumstance applies and continue until the circumstance no longer exists.

     (4) If you file a weekly claim with information clearly stating that you do not intend to claim benefits for the week or weeks, benefits will be denied under RCW 50.20.010 (1)(c) without requiring additional information or interview.

     This denial is for a specific period of time, which is the week or weeks for which you specifically indicate you do not intend to claim benefits.

     (5) Any denial of benefits under this section will be issued without delay.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010, 50.12.040, 50.12.042. 05-01-076, § 192-140-200, filed 12/9/04, effective 1/9/05.]