Tunget v. State of Washington Employment Security Department

After having been employed in a laundry for approximately 17 years, Georgia A. Tunget was forced to leave her work temporarily due to illness. When she was again able to work she discovered that the laundry had terminated her services and there was no work available.

Mrs. Tunget filed an application for unemployment compensation with the Washington Employment Security Department. She was interviewed by a member of the department and referred to an employment service counselor, after which the department denied the requested benefits.

Mrs. Tunget appealed from the adverse determination. A…