Scheeler v. Employment Security Department

Barry Scheeler appeals an administrative decision dismissing his untimely appeal of the Washington State Employment Security Department’s (Department) decision to deny him unemployment benefits under RCW 50.20.060. He argues (1) the administrative law judge’s (ALJ’s) findings that the Department mailed the determination notice and Scheeler received it during the appeal period are not supported by substantial evidence and (2) the ALJ erred when he concluded Scheeler did not show good cause for filing a late appeal. Because there is insufficient evidence to establish proof of mailing during the…