Section 192-170-090 - Incarceration(1) If you were previously warned that your continued employment was in jeopardy because of poor attendance, and you engage in illegal activities where you are aware there is a clear possibility of arrest and detention, misconduct may be established under RCW 50.04.294(2)(d) or (e).(2) If you are jailed but later released without having been charged with or convicted of a crime, the separation is not considered misconduct except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.(3) If your employer discharges you for absenteeism or job abandonment because you failed without good cause to notify the employer of your incarceration or anticipated release date, such failure may be considered misconduct.Wash. Admin. Code § 192-170-090
Amended by WSR 21-16-034, Filed 7/26/2021, effective 1/2/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010, 50.12.040, and 50.20.010. 10-11-046, § 192-170-090, filed 5/12/10, effective 6/12/10.