WAC 192-270-005. Definitions

The definitions below apply to this chapter and RCW 50.22.155 : (1) "Labor market" means the geographic area in which workers in your particular occupation or with your particular skill sets have customarily found work. For the purpose of determining whether you are a dislocated worker, "labor market" is based on your place of residence at the time you separated from employment. (2) "Skill sets" means the work-related knowledge and abilities needed to produce a particular product or provide a particular service. (3) "Training benefits" means the additional benefits paid under RCW 50.22.155 to eligible workers enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in a training program approved by the commissioner. (4) For purposes of RCW 50.22.155 (2)(a)(ii)(A) relating to low income workers, the term "total wages" means wages in employment covered under Title 50 RCW or comparable federal or state laws.