WAC 296-17A-4502:

296-17A-4501 << 296-17A-4502 >> 296-17A-4504

PDFWAC 296-17A-4502

Classification 4502.

4502-00 Radio stations, N.O.C.

Applies to:

Radio broadcasting stations. This classification is limited to radio station employees in the studio or office, and includes occasional outside exposure when broadcasting from a remote location.

Occupations include, but are not limited to:

• Account managers;

• Administrative staff;

• Advertising, marketing, and promotions staff;

• Announcers;

• Clerical office staff;

• Commercial production staff;

• Control room engineers and operators;

• Facility operations and maintenance staff;

• Meteorologists;

• Music DJs;

• Musicians, performers, actors, and personalities;

• Producers, directors, and reporters;

• Sales staff;

• Studio engineers and studio technicians.

Special note: Care should be exercised when assigning this classification as the entertainers or musicians may be exempt from coverage as specified in RCW 51.12.020(9).

Exclusion:

• Worker hours for radio station field employees engaged in technical and engineering work such as, but not limited to, the installation, testing, or repair of lines, antennas, and satellite dishes must be reported separately in 4501.

Note:

Radio stations may be assigned classification 4502 in addition to classification 4501. For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

4502-01 Television stations and video production

Applies to:

Television broadcasting stations and the production of videos. This classification is limited to employees in the studio or office, and includes occasional outside exposure when broadcasting from a remote location.

Occupations include, but are not limited to:

• Account managers;

• Administrative staff;

• Advertising, marketing, and promotions staff;

• Animation production staff;

• Announcers;

• Art, design, and wardrobe staff;

• Camera operators, videographers and photographers;

• Clerical office staff;

• Commercial production staff;

• Control room engineers and operators;

• Facility operations and maintenance staff;

• Film and video editors;

• Meteorologists;

• Music DJs;

• Musicians, performers, actors, and personalities;

• Producers, directors, and reporters;

• Sales staff;

• Set construction staff and lighting technicians;

• Studio engineers and studio technicians;

• Stunt staff.

Special note: Care should be exercised when assigning this classification as the entertainers or musicians may be exempt from coverage as specified in RCW 51.12.020(9).

Exclusions:

• Worker hours for television station field employees engaged in technical and engineering work such as, but not limited to, installation, testing, or repair of lines, antennas, and satellite dishes must be reported separately in 4501;

• Large-scale theatrical or movie productions are classified in 6608;

• Photography studios providing videotaping services are classified in 6506.

Note:

Television stations may be assigned classification 4502 in addition to classification 4501. For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

4502-02 Recording studios

Applies to:

Recording studios. This classification is limited to recording studio employees in the studio or office, and includes occasional outside exposure when recording at a remote location.

Occupations include, but are not limited to:

• Account managers;

• Administrative staff;

• Advertising, marketing, and promotions staff;

• Clerical office staff;

• Commercial production staff;

• Control room engineers and operators;

• Facility operations and maintenance staff;

• Music DJs;

• Musicians, performers, actors, and personalities;

• Producers, directors, and reporters;

• Sales staff;

• Studio engineers and studio technicians.

Special note: Care should be exercised when assigning this classification as the entertainers or musicians may be exempt from coverage as specified in RCW 51.12.020(9).

4502-03 Cable television companies, including homeowners' associations or cooperatives offering a central cable system

Applies to:

• Cable television companies;

• Homeowners' associations and co-ops who operate a central cable system for residential users.

This classification is limited to employees in the control room, studio or office, and includes occasional outside exposure when broadcasting from a remote location.

Occupations include, but are not limited to:

• Account managers;

• Administrative staff;

• Advertising, marketing, and promotions staff;

• Animation production staff;

• Announcers;

• Art, design, and wardrobe staff;

• Camera operators, videographers and photographers;

• Clerical office staff;

• Commercial productions staff;

• Control room engineers and operators;

• Facility operations and maintenance staff;

• Film and video editors;

• Meteorologists;

• Music DJs;

• Musicians, performers, actors, and personalities;

• Producers, directors, and reporters;

• Sales staff;

• Set construction staff and lighting technicians;

• Studio engineers and studio technicians;

• Stunt staff.

Special note: Care should be exercised when assigning this classification as the entertainers or musicians may be exempt from coverage as specified in RCW 51.12.020(9).

Exclusions:

• Worker hours for field employees of cable television or communication providers installing, testing, or maintaining equipment away from the employer's premises or on the roof or exterior of any building on the employer's premises must be reported separately in 1305;

• Large-scale theatrical or movie productions are classified in 6608;

• Photography studios providing videotaping services are classified in 6506.

Note:

Cable television companies may be assigned classification 1305 in addition to classification 4502. For rules on assigning and reporting in more than one basic classification, see WAC 296-17-31017 Multiple classifications.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 22-21-117, § 296-17A-4502, filed 10/18/22, effective 1/1/23; WSR 19-11-109, § 296-17A-4502, filed 5/21/19, effective 7/1/19; WSR 13-11-128, § 296-17A-4502, filed 5/21/13, effective 7/1/13. WSR 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-4502, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-638, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; WSR 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-638, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; WSR 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-638, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; Order 73-22, § 296-17-638, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]