Robinson v. Employment Security Department

Noreen Robinson quit her job as an escrow agent because she feared that continued employment would jeopardize her professional license. The court below ruled that Robinson was disqualified from unemployment compensation benefits under RCW 50.20.050. We reverse because Robinson has established that she quit for good cause after exhausting all reasonable alternatives.

Robinson worked for Classic Escrow Services as their designated escrow officer from December 6, 1993, until July 13, 1994. Her primary responsibility was to close real estate transactions for mortgage brokers. In addition, Robinson…