Hanratty v. Employment Security Department

The 30-day time limit to appeal a decision of the Employment Security Department appeal tribunal may be waived for good cause. RCW 50.32.070, .075. Noel Foods filed this appeal nine months after the administrative law judge’s decision was entered. The dis-positive issue here is whether its delay is excusable for good cause. We hold it is not and reverse.

FACTS

Mike Hanratty was employed by Noel Foods as a full-time night crewman. He was terminated from his position on January 19, 1993. An administrative law judge (ALJ) determined that he was entitled to receive unemployment *505benefits. Employers…