For purposes of RCW 50.29.021 (2)(j), the benefits paid under a combined-wage claim, as that term is defined by 20 C.F.R. Sec. 616.6, filed in a state other than Washington, and Washington is the transferring state, as that term is defined by 20 C.F.R. Sec. 616.6, will be charged as follows:

1. (1) All benefits paid under the combined-wage claim in the second quarter of 2020 will not be charged to the claimant's base year employer;
2. (2) All other benefits paid under the combined-wage claim in all other quarters will be charged to the claimant's base year employer, unless the employer is eligible for relief of benefit charges for reasons other than RCW 50.29.021 (2)(j).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010, 50.12.040, 50.20.010, 50.20.140, 50.29.021 (2)(j), 34.05.220, 34.05.542(4) and 50.32.090. WSR 22-13-008, § 192-320-072, filed 6/2/22, effective 7/3/22.]