Creating a wage replacement program for certain Washington workers excluded from unemployment insurance.

This bill creates a wage replacement program for certain Washington workers who are not eligible for unemployment insurance, specifically those not authorized to work in the U.S. The program will be administered by a third-party contractor and funded through a new surcharge on employers. It aims to provide financial assistance to eligible unemployed individuals starting in 2027, with an advisory committee overseeing its implementation.

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