Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 50.08.010 (2026)

Employment security department established

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There is established the employment security department for the state, to be administered by a commissioner. The commissioner shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of, and receive such compensation for his or her services as may be fixed by, the governor.

[ 2010 c 8 s 13011; 1953 ex.s. c 8 s 3; 1947 c 215 s 8; 1945 c 35 s 38; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 9998-176. Prior: 1939 c 12 s 1; 1937 c 162 s 12.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2018–2025 · leading case: Stewart v. Emp't Sec. Dep't, 419 P.3d 838 (Wash. 2018).

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Stewart v. Emp't Sec. Dep't, 419 P.3d 838 (Wash. 2018). · cites it 2× “RCW 50.08.010. Then the claimant or employer may seek administrative review by an "appeal tribunal"(an appointed administrative law judge).”

Angela E. Helvey v. Emp. Sec. Dep't (Wash. Ct. App. 2025). “3d 838 (2018); RCW 50.08.010. Following that decision, either a claimant or employer may seek administrative review by an appointed ALJ.”

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