Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 50.20.110 (2026)

Suitable work exceptions

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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, no work shall be deemed to be suitable and benefits shall not be denied under this title to any otherwise eligible individual for refusing to accept new work under any of the following conditions:
(1) If the position offered is vacant due directly to a strike, lockout, or other labor dispute; or
(2) if the remuneration, hours, or other conditions of the work offered are substantially less favorable to the individual than those prevailing for similar work in the locality; or
(3) if as a condition of being employed the individual would be required by the employing unit to join a company union or to resign from or refrain from joining any bona fide labor organization.
[ 1945 c 35 s 79; Rem. Supp. 1945 s 9998-217.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1976–1976 · leading case: Cowles Publ'g Co. v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 550 P.2d 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 1976).
Cowles Publ'g Co. v. Dep't of Emp. Sec., 550 P.2d 712 (Wash. Ct. App. 1976). “Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, no work shall be deemed to be suitable and benefits shall not be denied under this title to any otherwise eligible individual for refusing to accept new work under any of the following conditions: “(1) If the position offered…”
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