WAC 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.