WA People
BILL · 1999–00 SESSION

SB 6238: Layoffs/unemplymnt comp

Addressing the eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits when an employee voluntarily participates in an employer initiated layoff.

Summary

  • Participating in an employer initiated layoff is not considered leaving work voluntarily if: (1) an employer announces a layoff; (2) a worker volunteers to be laid off; (3) the employer determines which individuals are to be laid off; and (4) the employer subsequently lays off the worker.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6238), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2000
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 12, 2000
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Darlene Fairley (D-32)
Introduced
January 11, 2000 in the Senate
Last action
March 9, 2000
Requested by
State agency

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Darlene Fairley (D-32)

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 12, 2000
Version voted on: SB 6238
42 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25002
Republican17005
How each member voted
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History

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SB 6238 in other sessions

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