50.13.040 - Access of individual or employing unit to records and information.

Access of individual or employing unit to records and information.

(1) An individual shall have access to all records and information concerning that individual held by the employment security department, unless the information is exempt from disclosure under RCW 42.56.410.

     (2) An employing unit shall have access to its own records and to any records and information relating to a benefit claim by an individual if the employing unit is either the individual's last employer or is the individual's base year employer.

     (3) An employing unit shall have access to any records and information relating to any decision to allow or deny benefits if:

     (a) The decision is based on employment or an offer of employment with the employing unit; or

     (b) If the decision is based on material information provided by the employing unit.

     (4) An employing unit shall have access to general summaries of benefit claims by individuals whose benefits are chargeable to the employing unit's experience rating or reimbursement account.

[2005 c 274 § 321; 1993 c 483 § 6; 1977 ex.s. c 153 § 4.]

Notes: Part headings not law -- Effective date--2005 c 274: See RCW 42.56.901 and 42.56.902.

Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- 1993 c 483: See notes following RCW 50.04.293.