Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 50 Unemployment Compensation - Section 50.62.030 Job service program or activity

§ 50.62.030. Job service program or activity

Job service resources shall be used to assist with the reemployment of unemployed workers using the most efficient and effective means of service delivery. The job service program of the employment security department may undertake any program or activity for which funds are available and which furthers the goals of this chapter. These programs and activities shall include, but are not limited to:

(1) Giving older unemployed workers and the long-term unemployed the highest priority for all services made available under this section. The employment security department shall make the services provided under this chapter available to the older unemployed workers and the long-term unemployed as soon as they register under the employment assistance program;

(2) Supplementing basic employment services, with special job search and claimant placement assistance designed to assist unemployment insurance claimants to obtain employment;

(3) Providing employment services, such as recruitment, screening, and referral of qualified workers, to agricultural areas where these services have in the past contributed to positive economic conditions for the agricultural industry; and

(4) Providing otherwise unobtainable information and analysis to the legislature and program managers about issues related to employment and unemployment.

[1995 c 135 § 4. Prior: 1987 c 284 § 3; 1987 c 171 § 2; 1985 ex.s. c 5 § 3.]

Notes:
     Intent -- 1995 c 135: See note following RCW 29A.08.760.

     Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- 1987 c 171: See notes following RCW 50.62.010.

     Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- 1985 ex.s. c 5: See notes following RCW 50.62.010.

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