Tunget v. STATE OF WA. EMPLOYMENT SEC. DEPT.

78 Wn.2d 954 (1971)

481 P.2d 436

In the Matter of GEORGIA A. TUNGET, Petitioner,

v.

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT, Respondent.[*]

No. 41629.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

February 25, 1971.

Milne & Peterson and K.D. Peterson, for petitioner.

The Attorney General and Robert J. Gunovick, Assistant, for respondent.

STAFFORD, J.

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…