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Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) For purposes of this section, “adversely affected worker,” “approved training,” “on-the-job training,” and “suitable employment” have the same definition as in 20 C.F.R. Part 618.
(2) An adversely affected worker may not be denied benefits because:
(a) Such worker is enrolled in or participating in approved training;
(b) Such worker refuses work to which the department referred such worker because such work either would require discontinuation of approved training or interfere with successful participation in approved training;
(c) Such worker quits work that was not suitable employment and it was reasonable and necessary to quit in order to begin or continue approved training. This includes temporary employment the worker may have engaged in during a break in training;
(d) Such worker continues full-time or part-time employment while participating in approved training; or
(e) Such worker leaves on-the-job training within the first 30 days because the on-the-job training is not meeting the requirements of section 236(c)(1)(B) of the trade act of 1974 1, P.L. 96-618, as amended.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 50. Unemployment Compensation § 50.20.118. Unemployment while in approved training - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-50-unemployment-compensation/wa-rev-code-50-20-118/
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