(1) After an employee's exemption application is processed, the department will send the employee either:

(a) An approval letter stating the employee is exempt from the program; or

(b) A denial letter stating the reason for the denial.

(2) A determination made by the department may be appealed in accordance with RCW 50B.04.120(2).

(3) An employee who is approved for an exemption must notify any current or future employer of their exempt status by providing a copy of their approval letter to the employer.

(4) The employer must maintain a copy of the approval letter provided by the employee.