Washington § 50B.04.053 Employees holding a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers.(Effective January 1, 2026.)

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§ 50B.04.053 — Employees holding a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers.(Effective January 1, 2026.)

Washington § 50B.04.053

Title 50BLONG-TERM CARE

Ch. 50B.04LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TRUST PROGRAM

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Wash. Rev. Code § 50B.04.053 (2026).

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(1)An employee who holds a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers, as recognized by federal law, is not subject to the rights and responsibilities of this chapter, unless the employee notifies the employee's employer that the employee would like to participate.

(2)If an employee who holds a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers becomes a permanent resident or citizen employed in Washington, the employee becomes subject to the rights and responsibilities of this chapter.

(3)The employment security department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section. Effective date — 2025 c 380 ss 1-11, 15, 16, and 40-46: See note following RCW 50B.04.180 .

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(1) An employee who holds a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers, as recognized by federal law, is not subject to the rights and responsibilities of this chapter, unless the employee notifies the employee's employer that the employee would like to participate.

(2) If an employee who holds a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers becomes a permanent resident or citizen employed in Washington, the employee becomes subject to the rights and responsibilities of this chapter.

(3) The employment security department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

Effective date — 2025 c 380 ss 1-11, 15, 16, and 40-46: See note following RCW 50B.04.180 .