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As Washington State employers start to re-open and talks of re-opening schools take center stage many employees have questions.

As schools plan to open and teachers and other workers wonder what their rights are to Not return to work answers are not as clear as we would like. However, do not make any rash decisions. A lot can change in a few short weeks (isn't that the lesson of 2020?).

The non-profit legal aid Unemployment Law Project has been recording weekly FAQs. You can watch them all here: QUESTIONS? to find out about your rights as an employer or employee with regards to unemployment benefits. 

Governor Inslee rolls out a four part plan to reopen the State.

At risk citizens should continue to stay home and take precautions when on necessary trips out of the home until phase 4. Then during phase four they should continue to practice social distancing adn other precautions but are allowed out tot he same degree as everyone else. At risk is defined as those persons 65 or older or with underlying health issues that may put them at greater risk of infection or reduced chance for survival if infected with the Covid-9 virus.

The four phases outline the recommend easing of restrictions over a number of weeks. Including increasing essential travel, allowing small gatherings and moving toward larger gatherings (of less than 50) as the summer nears. But this is still a massive restriction on entertainment as we knew it pre-covid. What about weddings? Concerts? Festivals? Fundraising events? It is not clear when things like that will get back to normal. See the Governor's chart here.