1. (1) In all determinations, cases, and appeals adjudicated under Title 50A RCW the employment security department is an "interested party."

2. (2) Other interested parties in paid family or medical leave determinations related to the state plan, complaints under chapter 50A.40 RCW, and appeals include:

   1. (a) The employee or former employee; and
   2. (b) An employer or former employer of that employee that is required to provide information to the department related to the determination or appeal in question.

3. (3) Other interested parties in paid family or medical leave determinations related to an approved voluntary plan include:

   1. (a) The employer or former employer; and
   2. (b) An employee or former employee.
4. (4) The department may designate an employee or employer as an interested party in other determinations made by the department.
5. (5) For the purposes of RCW 50A.25.040(3), an employer from whom leave is being taken is considered an interested party.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50A.05.060, 50A.10.030, and 50A.25.040. WSR 23-23-095, § 192-500-035, filed 11/14/23, effective 1/1/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 50A.05.060 and 2020 c 125. WSR 20-20-074, § 192-500-035, filed 10/2/20, effective 11/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 50A.04.215. WSR 19-23-090, § 192-500-035, filed 11/19/19, effective 12/20/19; WSR 18-22-080, § 192-500-035, filed 11/2/18, effective 12/3/18.]