PDFWAC 192-940-005
Earning years to become a qualified individual.
(1) The department will determine years earned toward qualified individual status under RCW 50B.04.050 based on wages earned and hours worked in employment as reported under chapter 192-910 WAC or in covered self-employment under chapter 192-915 WAC.
(2) Only hours worked in reportable employment or covered self-employment will be considered when determining whether an individual has worked at least 500 hours each year.
(3) A year toward qualified individual status may be earned once an individual has accrued 500 hours in employment as reported under chapter 192-910 WAC or in covered self-employment as reported under chapter 192-915 WAC.
(4) Wages and hours reported when an individual had an approved exemption do not count toward qualifying for the benefit.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020. WSR 25-05-068, s 192-940-005, filed 2/14/25, effective 3/17/25.]