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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 192. Employment Security Department |
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Chapter 192-120. Claimant notices. |
Section 192-120-030. Will I be told if my eligibility for benefits is questioned?
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- Whenever we have a question regarding whether you (the claimant) are eligible for benefits, we will give you adequate notice before making a decision. "Adequate notice" means we will tell you:(1) Why we question your eligibility for benefits;(2) That you have the right to a fact-finding interview about your eligibility for benefits and that the interview will be conducted by telephone except:(a) When you specifically ask to be interviewed in person; or(b) In unusual circumstances where we decide an in-person interview is necessary.(3) That you can have someone, including an attorney, assist you at the interview;(4) That you can have witnesses on your behalf, provide evidence, and cross-examine other witnesses or parties;(5) That, prior to the interview, you may ask for copies of any records or documents we have that we will consider in making a decision about your eligibility for benefits;(6) The date by which you must reply to the notice (which will be no earlier than five days plus reasonable mailing time, if any); and(7) That if you do not respond to the notice by the date shown, your benefits may be denied and you may have to repay any benefits already paid to you.