Section 388-828-9330. How does DDD determine your employment status?

DDD determines your employment status to be:

(1) "Working" when you meet one of the following conditions:

(a) In the twelve months prior to your assessment:

(i) You have been employed for nine consecutive months; and

(ii) You have earned at least minimum wage.

(b) You are currently self-employed and meet one of the following:

(i) The activities of your employment meet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules for a business;

(ii) You have a business plan demonstrating feasibility as determined by the division of vocational rehabilitation or an impartial, agreed upon, third party business expert; or

(iii) You are licensed, if required, and follow all local, state, and federal regulations and rules.

(2) "In training/job development" when you do not meet either of the conditions for "working."

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-01-076, § 388-828-9330, filed 12/18/12, effective 1/18/13.]

RCW 71A.12.030 and 2012 c 49. WSR 13-01-076, § 388-828-9330, filed 12/18/12, effective 1/18/13.