A claimant will be allowed benefits if he or she leaves your employment for one of the following reasons.

RCW 50.20.050 – Benefits Allowed if Quit with Good Reason

Washington Law Recognizes 12 Specific Reasons

• Offered and accepted other work, which then came to an end.
• Claimant or an immediate family member became disabled or sick.
• Spouse had to relocate for job.
• Protection from domestic violence or stalking (self or family).
• Usual pay decreases by 25%.
• Usual hours decreases by 25%.
• Illegal activities at worksite (observed/reported).
• Worksite changed and made commuting more difficult.
• Worksite became unsafe (reported).
• Work changed and now violates religious or sincere moral beliefs.
• Entered approved apprentice program.
• Quit part-time job and then lost full-time job (when working two jobs).