SB 5041 – ClarkCountyToday.com

Opinion: Another problem with strike pay from the UI fund – Potential double-dipping, overpayments

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:00:50 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that Washington’s new strike pay law risks overpayments and double-dipping unless workers are clearly warned at the point of applying for unemployment benefits.

Opinion: Shrinking UI Trust Fund could cause businesses — and their workers — more pain

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:03:23 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) warns that Washington’s UI fund is weakening and that SB 5041 could increase costs for employers and workers.

Opinion: Workers who strike need to be warned double pay is a no-no

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:28:21 +0000

Elizabeth New warns that Washington’s new strike pay law could result in costly overpayments from the unemployment insurance fund, urging transparency and protection for public resources.

Opinion: Governments should protect workers, end cozy relationship with political allies

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:52:09 +0000

Elizabeth New argues that Washington’s government is failing to protect public workers’ rights by favoring unions and ignoring constitutional protections like Janus.