1. (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, in covered self-employment under chapter 192-915 WAC, and as an out-of-state participant under chapter 192-916 WAC.
2. (2) Only hours worked in reportable employment, covered self-employment, and as an out-of-state participant will be considered when determining whether an individual has worked at least 500 hours each year.
3. (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, in covered self-employment as reported under chapter 192-915 WAC, and as an out-of-state participant under chapter 192-916 WAC.
4. (4) Wages and hours reported when an individual had an approved exemption do not count toward qualifying for the benefit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020, 50B.04.050, 50B.04.090, and 50B.04.180. WSR 26-12-058, s 192-940-005, filed 6/1/26, effective 7/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020. WSR 25-05-068, s 192-940-005, filed 2/14/25, effective 3/17/25.]