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WSR 07-19-097
[ Filed September 18, 2007, 3:59 p.m. ]
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 07-15-070.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Chapter 296-17 WAC, General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance; and chapter 296-17A WAC, Classifications for workers' compensation insurance.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Labor and Industries Building, Room S117-118, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, on November 1, 2007, at 1:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: November 6, 2007.
Submit Written Comments to: Mr. Ronald Moore, Program Manager, Employer Services, P.O. Box 44140, Olympia, WA 98504-4140, e-mail MOOA235@lni.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-4729, 5 p.m., November 1, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Office of Information and Assistance, TTY (360) 902-5797, by October 29, 2007.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: One new classification for geoduck harvesting is being proposed as a result of 2007 legislation; creating new classification and two sub classifications for community action councils is being proposed (to be effective January 1, 2009) at the industry request to assist with reporting needs. Housekeeping changes are being proposed to the following rules and classifications:
Effective January 1, 2008: New WAC 296-17A-4801; and amending WAC 296-17-35203, 296-17-31021, 296-17A-0508, 296-17A-1109, 296-17A-3309, 296-17A-3512, 296-17A-4803, 296-17A-4902, 296-17A-5300, 296-17A-5307, 296-17A-6301, 296-17A-6614, 296-17A-6615, 296-17A-6616, 296-17A-6617, 296-17A-6618, 296-17A-6622, 296-17A-6623, and 296-17A-7201.
Effective January 1, 2009: New WAC 296-17A-5308; and amending WAC 296-17A-1501 and 296-17A-4904.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Most proposals are general housekeeping changes. Creating a new class and two sub classifications is being proposed for community action councils at the industry request for more efficient reporting; WAC 296-17-31021 proposes removing the forty-hour minimum requirement for sports teams which will encourage more accurate reporting from that industry. A new classification, 4801 for geoduck harvesting divers, is being proposed in response to 2007 legislation.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Jo Anne Smith, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-4777; Implementation: Ronald Moore, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-4748; and Enforcement: Robert Malooly, Tumwater, Washington, (360) 902-4209.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. In this case the agency is exempt from conducting a small business economic impact statement since the proposed rules set or adjust fees or rates to legislative standards described in RCW 34.05.310 (4)(f) and because the content of the rules is specifically dictated by statute described in RCW 34.05.310 (4)(e).
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. In this case, the agency is exempt from conducting a cost-benefit analysis since the proposed rules set or adjust fees or rates pursuant to legislative standards described in RCW 34.05.325 (5)(b)(vi) and because the content of the rules is specifically dictated by statute described in RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(v).
OTS-1032.1
WAC 296-17-31021 Units of exposure. (1) What is a "unit of exposure?"
A unit of exposure is the measure which is used to help determine the premium you will pay. For most businesses the unit of exposure is the hours worked by their employees. Because not all employees are compensated based on the hours they work, we have developed reporting alternatives to make reporting to us easier. Those alternatives are outlined in subsection (2) of this section. In other cases, the department may authorize some other method in assuming workers hours for premium calculation purposes.
(2) What are the alternatives to actual hours worked?
• Apartment house managers, caretakers, domestic, home care or similar employees: To determine the number of hours you need to report to us, divide an employee's total compensation, including housing and utility allowances, by the average hourly wage for the classification. The total number of work hours to be reported for each employee is not to exceed 520 hours per quarter. You will need to call us at (360) 902-4817 to obtain average hourly wage information.
((• Baseball, basketball, and soccer teams as defined in WAC 296-17-745 - including players, coaches, trainers, and officials: Report each individual at 40 hours per week for each week in which they have duties.))
• Commission employees - outside (such as, but not limited to, real estate and insurance sales): You must select one of the following methods to report your commission employees - outside:
• Assumed hours of eight hours per day for part-time employees or one hundred-sixty hours per month for full-time employees.
All outside commission employees of an employer must be reported by the same method. You cannot report some outside commission employees based on the actual hours they work and others using the eight hours per day for part-time employees or one hundred-sixty hours per month for full-time employees method.
• Drywall - stocking, installation, scrapping, taping, and texturing: Premiums are based on material installed/finished rather than the hours it took to install/finish the drywall.
• Horse racing - excluding jockeys: Employers in the horse racing industry pay premiums based on a type of license their employees hold rather than the hours the employees work. Premiums are collected by the Washington horse racing commission at the time of licensing.
• Jockeys: Report ten hours for each race/mount or for any day in which duties are reported.
• Pilots and flight crew members: Pilots and flight crew members having flight duties during a work shift including preflight time shall have premium calculated by utilizing daily readings logged per federal requirements of the aircraft tachometer time: Provided, That if the total tachometer time for any day includes a fraction of an hour, the reportable time will be increased to the next full hour: Provided further, That pilots and flight crew members who assume nonflying duties during a work shift will have premium calculated in accordance with the appropriate rules and classifications applicable to nonflight duties.
• Race car drivers: Report ten hours for each race/heat.
• Salaried employees: You must select one of the following methods to report your salaried employees:
• Assumed hours of one hundred-sixty hours per month.
All salaried employees of an employer must be reported by the same method. You cannot report some salaried employees based on the actual hours they work and others using the one hundred sixty hours per month method. Provided further, as in the case of contract personnel employed by schools and/or school districts, the school or school district shall report actual hours worked for each employee, one hundred sixty hours per month for each employee, or the department may authorize some other method in assuming workers hours for premium calculation purposes.
(3) Can I use assumed work hours for piece workers?
No, if you employ piece workers you must report the actual hours these individuals work for you unless another unit of exposure is required.
Example: If you have employees engaged in drywall work you would report and pay premiums on the basis of the square footage of the material they installed not the hours they worked.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100. 05-23-161, § 296-17-31021, filed 11/22/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.16.035, and 51.12.120. 03-23-025, § 296-17-31021, filed 11/12/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.04.020. 00-14-052, § 296-17-31021, filed 7/1/00, effective 7/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 99-18-068, § 296-17-31021, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; 98-18-042, § 296-17-31021, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98.]
The following rules shall apply to the written agreement:
(a) Agreement must be in writing and signed by the employer and the individual athlete.
(b) Agreement must specify the state that is to provide coverage. The state agreed upon to provide coverage must be a state in which the player's team, during the course of the season, will engage in an athletic event. For example, if the Washington-based team is a part of a league with teams in only Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the player and the employer can agree to any of those three states to provide coverage. However, they could not agree to have California provide the coverage as this would not qualify as a state in which the player regularly performs assigned duties.
(c) The state agreed upon accepts responsibility for providing coverage and acknowledges such to the department by certified mail.
(d) Agreement and certification by the other state must be received by this department's underwriting section prior to any injury incurred by the athlete.
(e) Agreement will be for one season only commencing with the assigning of the player to a particular team. A separate agreement and certification must be on file for each additional season.
Failure to meet all of these requirements will result in the athlete being considered a Washington worker for premium and benefit purposes until such time as all requirements have been met.
Professional sports teams who are domiciled outside the state of Washington and who participate in sporting events with Washington-domiciled teams are not subject to Washington industrial insurance for their team members while in this state. These out-of-state teams are not considered employers subject to Title 51 on the basis that they are not conducting a business within this state.
(2) Excluded employments. Any employer having any person in their employ excluded from industrial insurance whose application for coverage under the elective adoption provisions of RCW 51.12.110 or authority of RCW 51.12.095 or 51.32.030 has been accepted by the director shall report and pay premium on the actual hours worked for each such person who is paid on an hourly, salaried-part time, percentage of profit or piece basis; or one hundred sixty hours per month for any such person paid on a salary basis employed full time. In the event records disclosing actual hours worked are not maintained by the employer for any person paid on an hourly, salaried-part time, percentage of profits or piece basis the worker hours of such person shall be determined by dividing the gross wages of such person by the state minimum wage for the purpose of premium calculation. However, when applying the state minimum wage the maximum number of hours assessed for a month will be one hundred sixty.
(4) Forest, range, or timber land services -- Industry rule. Washington law (RCW 51.48.030) requires every employer to make, keep, and preserve records which are adequate to facilitate the determination of premiums (taxes) due to the state for workers' compensation insurance coverage for their covered workers. In the administration of Title 51 RCW, and as it pertains to the forest, range, or timber land services industry, the department of labor and industries has deemed the records and information required in the various subsections of this section to be essential in the determination of premiums (taxes) due to the state fund. The records so specified and required, shall be provided at the time of audit to any representative of the department who has requested them.
(I) The employers' unified business identification account number (UBI).
(II) Identification of the landowner, firm, or primary contractor who awarded the contract, including the name, address, and phone number of a contact person.
(III) The total contract award.
(IV) Description of the forest, range, or timber land services work to be performed under terms of the contract.
(V) Physical location/site where the work will be performed including legal description.
(VI) Number of acres covered by the contract.
(VII) Dates during which the work will be performed.
(VIII) Estimated payroll and hours to be worked by employees in performance of the contract.
(ii) Upon completion of every contract issued by a landowner or firm that exceeds a total of ten thousand dollars, the contractor primarily responsible for the overall project shall submit in addition to the required informational report described in (e)(i) of this subsection, report the payroll and hours worked under the contract, and payment for required industrial insurance premiums. In the event that the contracted work is not completed within a calendar quarter, interim quarterly reports and premium payments are required for each contract for all work done during the calendar quarter. The first such report and payment is due at the end of the first calendar quarter in which the contract work is begun. Additional interim reports and payments will be submitted each quarter thereafter until the contract is completed. This will be consistent with the quarterly reporting cycle used by other employers. Premiums for a calendar quarter, whether reported or not, shall become due and delinquent on the day immediately following the last day of the month following the calendar quarter.
(h) Forest, range, or timber land services contract release - verification of hours, payroll, and premium. The department may verify reporting of contractors by way of an on-site visit to an employers' work site. This on-site visit may include close monitoring of employees and employee work hours. Upon receipt of a premium report for a finished contract, the department may conduct an audit of the firm's payroll, employment, and financial records to validate reporting. The entity that awarded the contract can verify the status of the contractors' account online at the department's web site (www.lni.wa.gov) or by calling the account manager. The landowner, firm, or contractor will not be released from premium liability until the final report for the contract from the primary contractor and any subcontractors has been received and verified by the department.
Tumwater, Washington 98504-4168
(5) Logging and/or tree thinning -- Mechanized operations -- Industry rule. The following subsection shall apply to all employers assigned to report worker hours in risk classification 5005, WAC 296-17A-5005.
Total owners hours ÷ (owners hours + workers hours) =
(f) If I discover I have made an error in reporting or paying premium, what should I do? If you discover you have made a mistake in reporting or paying premium, you should contact the department and correct the mistake. Firms not being audited by the department who find errors in their reporting and paying premiums, and who voluntarily report their errors and pay any required premiums, penalties and interest promptly, will not be disqualified from using the discounted rates unless the department determines they acted in bad faith.
Hotels, or similar places furnishing only food and lodging, or simply domiciliary care; nor does it include
Clinics, or physicians' offices where patients are not regularly kept as bed patients for twenty-four hours or more; nor does it include
Nursing homes, as defined and which come within the scope of chapter 18.51 RCW; nor does it include
Birthing centers, which come within the scope of chapter 18.46 RCW; nor does it include
Psychiatric or alcoholism hospitals, which come within the scope of chapter 71.12 RCW; nor
Any other hospital or institution specifically intended for use in the diagnosis and care of those suffering from mental illness, mental retardation, convulsive disorders, or other abnormal mental conditions.
(e) To remain in classification 6120-00 or 7200-00, a hospital must submit a copy of the annual performance evaluation of their safe patient handling program, as required by chapters 70.41 and 72.23 RCW, to the Employer Services Program, Department of Labor and Industries, P.O. Box ((44161)) 44140, Olympia, Washington, 98504.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.06.035, 51.08.010, 51.04.020. 07-12-045, § 296-17-35203, filed 5/31/07, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-127, § 296-17-35203, filed 11/21/06, effective 1/1/07; 05-23-161, § 296-17-35203, filed 11/22/05, effective 1/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.16.035, and 51.12.120. 03-23-025, § 296-17-35203, filed 11/12/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.16.035, 51.32.073. 02-09-093, § 296-17-35203, filed 4/17/02, effective 7/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 01-23-059, § 296-17-35203, filed 11/20/01, effective 1/1/02; 99-18-068, § 296-17-35203, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; 98-18-042, § 296-17-35203, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98.]
OTS-1046.1
WAC 296-17A-0508 Classification 0508.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-0508, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.16.100. 06-12-075, § 296-17-521, filed 6/6/06, effective 7/7/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.16.035, and 51.12.120. 03-23-025, § 296-17-521, filed 11/12/03, effective 1/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.04.020. 00-14-052, § 296-17-521, filed 7/1/00, effective 7/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-521, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1) and 51.16.035. 93-12-093, § 296-17-521, filed 5/31/93, effective 7/1/93; 89-24-051 (Order 89-22), § 296-17-521, filed 12/1/89, effective 1/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-521, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-521, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-521, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-521, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 76-36, § 296-17-521, filed 11/30/76; Order 75-38, § 296-17-521, filed 11/24/75, effective 1/1/76; Order 74-40, § 296-17-521, filed 11/27/74, effective 1/1/75; Order 73-22, § 296-17-521, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 07-12-047, filed 5/31/07, effective 7/1/07)
WAC 296-17A-1501 Classification 1501.
1501-00 Counties and taxing districts, N.O.C. - all other employees
Applies to employees of counties and taxing districts, not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), who perform manual labor, or who supervise a work crew performing manual labor such as custodial or maintenance, and machinery or equipment operators including transit bus drivers. This classification includes administrative personnel such as engineers, safety inspectors, and biologists who have field exposure, and internal inventory and supply clerks. For purposes of this classification, field exposure is defined as any exposure other than the normal travel to or from a work assignment.
This classification excludes electric light and power public utility districts which are to be reported separately in classification 1301; privately owned and operated bus or transit systems which are to be reported separately in classification 1407; water distribution or purification system public utility districts which are to be reported separately in classification 1507; irrigation system public utility districts which are to be reported separately in classification 1507; port districts which are to be reported separately in classification 4201; school districts, library districts or museum districts which are to be reported separately in classifications 6103 or 6104; hospital districts which are to be reported separately in classification 6105; fire fighters who are to be reported separately in classification 6904; law enforcement officers who are to be reported separately in classification 6905 and 6906, as appropriate; clerical office and administrative employees who are to be reported separately in classification 5306, and volunteers who are to be reported separately in classifications 6901 or 6906, as appropriate.
1501-01 Housing authorities, N.O.C. - all other employees
Applies to employees of housing authorities, not covered by another classification, who perform manual labor, or who supervise a work crew performing manual labor such as custodial or maintenance, and machinery or equipment operators. This classification includes all functional operations of a housing authority such as inspection, maintenance and repairs, including minor structural repairs, janitorial service, and building and grounds maintenance. Also included in this classification are meter readers, security personnel, other than those with law enforcement powers, administrative personnel such as engineers and safety inspectors who have field exposure, and internal inventory and supply clerks. For purposes of this classification, housing authorities are defined as nonprofit, public and political entities which serve the needs of a specific city, county or Indian tribe. The nature and objectives of some of the projects undertaken by housing authorities include providing decent, safe and sanitary living accommodations for low income persons, or providing group homes or halfway houses to serve developmentally or otherwise disabled persons or juveniles released from correctional facilities. A housing authority has the power to prepare, carry out, lease and operate housing facilities; to provide for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration or repair of any housing project; to sell or rent dwellings forming part of the project to or for persons of low income; to acquire, lease, rent or sell or otherwise dispose of any commercial space located in buildings or structures containing a housing project; to arrange or contract for the furnishing of the units; and to investigate into the means and methods of improving such conditions where there is a shortage of suitable, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income.
This classification excludes new construction or major alteration activities which are to be reported separately in the appropriate construction classifications; clerical office and administrative employees who are to be reported separately in classification 5306; security personnel with law enforcement powers who are to be reported separately in classification 6905; and volunteers who are to be reported separately in classifications 6901 or 6906, as appropriate.
1501-08 Native American tribal councils - all other employees
Applies to employees of Native American tribal councils who perform manual labor, or who supervise a work crew performing manual labor such as custodial or maintenance, and machinery or equipment operators. This classification includes administrative personnel such as engineers, safety inspectors, and biologists who have field exposure, and internal inventory and supply clerks of the tribal council. For purposes of this classification, field exposure is defined as any exposure other than the normal travel to and from a work assignment.
This classification excludes electric light and power public utility districts which are to be reported separately in classification 1301; water distribution or purification system public utility districts which are to be reported separately in classification 1507; irrigation system public utility districts which are to be reported separately in classification 1507; school districts, library districts or museum districts which are to be reported separately in classifications 6103 or 6104; hospital districts which are to be reported separately in classification 6105; fire fighters who are to be reported separately in classification 6904; law enforcement officers who are to be reported separately in classifications 6905 and 6906; new construction or reconstruction activities which are to be reported separately in the appropriate construction classification; clerical office and administrative employees who are to be reported separately in classification 5306.
Special notes: Housing authorities operating under the name of, and for the benefit of, a particular tribe are not exempt from mandatory coverage. These housing authorities are federally funded and are not owned or controlled by a tribe.
Only those tribal operations which are also provided by county governments are subject to classification 1501. The following activities, such as but not limited to, visiting nurses and home health care, grounds keepers, building maintenance, park maintenance, road maintenance, and garbage and sewer works, are considered to be normal operations to be included in this classification. All other tribal council operations which are not normally performed by a county government shall be assigned the appropriate classification for the activities being performed. The following operations, such as but not limited to, meals on wheels, bingo parlors, casinos, liquor stores, tobacco stores, grocery stores, food banks, gift shops, restaurants, motels/hotels, Head Start programs, fish/shellfish hatcheries, logging, and tree planting/reforestation are outside the scope of classification 1501 and are to be reported separately in the applicable classifications.
1501-09 Military base maintenance, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments, not covered by another classification (N.O.C.), engaged in providing all support operations and services on a military base on a contract basis. Such services include, but are not limited to, data processing, photography, mail delivery (on post and to other military facilities), hotel/motel services, mess halls, recreational facilities, grounds and building maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and may also include the maintenance of such facilities as water works, sewer treatment plants and roads.
This classification excludes new construction or construction repair projects which are to be reported separately in the applicable construction classification for the work being performed; contracts for specific activities on a military base such as, but not limited to, building maintenance, club or mess hall operations, or vehicle maintenance, which are to be reported separately in the applicable classification for the work being performed; firefighters who are to be reported separately in classification 6904; law enforcement officers who are to be reported separately in classification 6905; and clerical office and administrative employees who are to be reported separately in classification 5306.
Special note: Classification 1501-09 is to be assigned to an establishment only when all support services on a military base are being provided by the contractor. Care should be taken when assigning classification 1501-09 to firms whose military support services include loading, unloading, repair or construction of vessels, or the repair of buildings or structures used for such activities as that firm may be subject to federal maritime law.
1501-20 Community action organizations - all other employees N.O.C.
Applies to organizations performing an array of services to support the local community and citizens in need. The services provided by community action organizations may include, but are not limited to: Child care; after school care; alternative schools; in home chore services; employment or independence training, counseling and assistance; drug and alcohol recovery programs; decent, safe and sanitary living accommodations for low-income or needy citizens; transitional or emergency housing; weatherization; food and clothing banks; meals; or medical services.
This classification applies to employees of community action organizations N.O.C. (not otherwise classified) who perform manual-type labor, or who supervise a work crew performing manual labor. Work in this classification includes, but is not limited to: Cooks, food banks, drivers, chore workers/home service workers, janitorial or maintenance and repair work, or weatherization services.
Excluded from this risk classification is new construction or major alteration activities which are to be reported separately in the appropriate construction classifications; office employees who work exclusively in an administrative office environment who are to be reported in classification 4904-20; professional or administrative employees who may also have duties outside of the office who are to be reported in classification 5308-20; housing authorities which are to be reported in 1501-01 and 5306-26; welfare special works programs which are to be reported in 6505; work activity centers which are to be reported in 7309; and volunteers who are to be reported in classification 6901.
See classifications 5308-20 and 4904-20 for other community action operations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 07-12-047, § 296-17A-1501, filed 5/31/07, effective 7/1/07. 07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-1501, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035, 51.04.020. 00-14-052, § 296-17-545, filed 7/1/00, effective 7/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 99-18-068, § 296-17-545, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; 98-18-042, § 296-17-545, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-545, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1) and 54.16.035. 93-12-093, § 296-17-545, filed 5/31/93, effective 7/1/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-545, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-545, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 80-17-016 (Order 80-23), § 296-17-545, filed 11/13/80, effective 1/1/81; Order 77-27, § 296-17-545, filed 11/30/77, effective 1/1/78; Emergency Order 77-25, § 296-17-545, filed 12/1/77; Order 73-22, § 296-17-545, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
WAC 296-17A-3309 Classification 3309.
3309-02 Golf cart sales/rental agencies
Applies to establishments engaged in the sale and/or rental of new, used golf carts and go carts, and related items such as, but not limited to, golf cart trailers, canopies, protective outerwear, helmets, and replacements parts for the above products. The sale of boats and canoes can be included in this classification if they are incidental to the sale of golf carts and go carts. This classification includes outside lots, and full product line parts and service departments. Regional service representatives who provide factory training to local dealer shop mechanics are included in this classification.
This classification excludes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of boats, boat trailers and motors, which are to be reported separately in classification 3414, and the repair of lawn and garden equipment and small engines which is to be reported separately in classification 3402.
3309-03 Motorcycle, moped, motor scooter, snowmobile, jet ski, all-terrain vehicles sales/rental agencies
Applies to establishments engaged in the sale of new and used motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters, snowmobiles, jet skis, three wheel and four wheel all-terrain vehicles. These establishments may also sell related items such as, but not limited to, portable generators, lawn and garden equipment, chain saws, water pumps, snow blowers, small gasoline engines, boat motors, protective outerwear, helmets, and replacement parts for the above products. The sale of boats and canoes can be included in this classification if they are incidental to the sale of motorcycles, mopeds, or other primary merchandise. This classification includes ((outside lots, and full product line parts and service departments)) service managers and service personnel, parts department personnel who have shop exposure, and lot personnel. Also included are motorcycle service and repair shops, motorcycle dismantlers (wrecking yards), regional service representatives who provide factory training to local dealer shop mechanics, and establishments engaged in the sale/rental and service (repair) of motorized mobility aids, such as motorized wheelchairs and 3-wheel scooters.
This classification excludes establishments primarily engaged in the sale of boats, boat trailers and motors, which are to be reported separately in classification 3414; establishments primarily engaged in the sale of lawn and garden equipment which is reported separately in classification 6309; and the repair of lawn and garden equipment and small engines which is to be reported separately in classification 3402.
Special note: While most businesses assigned to this classification have an inventory of parts which they use in the service and repair of customer vehicles, some employers have full line parts stores. Care should be taken when considering assignment of classification 6309 for part sales. Only those businesses that have a full line parts store which is physically separated from the repair shop and whose sales of parts are primarily for off-premises repair (do it yourself repair) should be considered for classification 6309.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-3309, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-578, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 87-12-032 (Order 87-12), § 296-17-578, filed 5/29/87, effective 7/1/87; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-578, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-578, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; Order 73-22, § 296-17-578, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
WAC 296-17A-3512 Classification 3512.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-3512, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-59204, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1) and 51.16.035. 91-12-014, § 296-17-59204, filed 5/31/91, effective 7/1/91.]
WAC 296-17A-4803 Classification 4803.
4803-02 Farms: Orchards - fruit tree crops
Applies to establishments engaged in operating fruit orchards of all types. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, preparing soil for new trees, planting trees, fertilizing, spraying, fumigating, weeding, pruning, harvesting tree fruit, and maintaining or installing sprinkler or irrigation systems when performed by employees of an employer subject to this classification. This classification includes roadside stands operated at or near the farm and farm store operations where a small stock of products not produced by the operation subject to this classification may also be offered for sale. Farms operating multiple retail locations, such as those found in parking lots of shopping centers or at farmer's markets, may qualify to have those activities reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering the operation of a secondary business are met.
This classification excludes fresh fruit packing operations which are to be reported separately in classification 2104; fruit cannery or freezer operations which are to be reported separately in classification 3902; winery operations which are to be reported separately in classification 3702; and contractors hired by a farm operator to install, repair or build any farm equipment or structures who are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.
Special note: Prune harvesting is often accomplished by a person laying a canvas cover around the base and surrounding area of the tree. The tree is then shaken by hand causing the fruit to dislodge and fall to the canvas cover where it is picked by hand. Harvesting done by this method is subject to classification 4806 provided that the conditions set forth in classification 4806 have been met. The term "farm labor contractor" applies to specialty contractors who supply laborers to a farm operation for specified services such as weeding, planting, irrigating and fertilizing. Generally the work involves manual labor tasks as opposed to machine operations. These farm labor contractors are to be reported in the classification that applies to the farm they are contracting with. Contractors who provide both equipment or machinery and the machine operators are to be reported in classification 4808 "custom farm services" as the process involved in operating machinery is the same irrespective of the type of farm they are providing service to or the type of crop involved.
4803-04 Farms: Orchards - nut tree crops
Applies to establishments engaged in operating nut producing orchards of all types. Work contemplated by this classification includes, but is not limited to, preparing soil for new trees, planting trees, fertilizing, spraying, fumigating, weeding, pruning, machine harvesting of nuts, and maintaining or installing sprinkler or irrigation systems when performed by employees of an employer subject to this classification. This classification includes the incidental sale of bulk or packaged nuts at roadside stands operated at or near the farm and farm store operations where a small stock of products not produced by the operation subject to this classification may also be offered for sale. Farms operating multiple retail locations, such as those found in parking lots of shopping centers or at farmer's markets, may qualify to have those activities reported separately provided all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering the operation of a secondary business are met.
This classification excludes nut shelling and packaging operations which are to be reported separately in classification 3902; ground hand picking of nuts which is to be reported separately in classification 4806; and contractors hired by a farm operator to install, repair or build any farm equipment or structures who are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.
Special note: Nut harvesting is often accomplished by a person laying a canvas cover around the base and surrounding area of the tree. The tree is then shaken by hand causing the nuts to dislodge and fall to the canvas cover where they are picked by hand. Harvesting done by this method is subject to classification 4806 provided that the conditions set forth in classification 4806 have been met. The term "farm labor contractor" applies to specialty contractors who supply laborers to a farm operation for specified services such as weeding, planting, irrigating and fertilizing. Generally the work involves manual labor tasks as opposed to machine operations. These farm labor contractors are to be reported in the classification that applies to the farm they are contracting with. Contractors who provide both equipment or machinery and the machine operators are to be reported in classification 4808 "custom farm services" as the process involved in operating machinery is the same irrespective of the type of farm they are providing service to or the type of crop involved.
4803-16 Farms, N.O.C.
Applies to establishments engaged in operating farms not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Establishments in this classification include holly farms and the raising of sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas. Work contemplated by this classification is of a custodial nature that includes, but is not limited to, pruning and otherwise maintaining trees, tending and feeding animals, raising crops for feed, erecting or mending fences, breeding animals, transporting animals to market, and maintaining or installing sprinkler or irrigation systems when performed by employees of an employer subject to this classification. This classification includes the manufacturing of products made on the farm from animals on the farm such as, but not limited to bottled milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, and soap; spinning wool, woven fabrics, and craft items made from wool or fleeces. This classification also covers artificial insemination and veterinary care when performed by employees of an employer subject to this classification.
This classification excludes businesses primarily engaged in holly packing or wreath making who are to be reported separately in classification 6404 (florists), and contractors hired by a farm operator to install, repair or build any farm equipment or structures who are to be reported separately in the classification applicable to the work being performed.
Special note: The term "farm labor contractor" applies to specialty contractors who supply laborers to a farm operation for specified services such as weeding, planting, irrigating and fertilizing. Generally the work involves manual labor tasks as opposed to machine operations. These farm labor contractors are to be reported in the classification that applies to the farm they are contracting with. Contractors who provide both equipment or machinery and the machine operators are to be reported in classification 4808 "custom farm services" as the process involved in operating machinery is the same irrespective of the type of farm they are providing service to or the type of crop involved.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-4803, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-644, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-644, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; 87-24-060 (Order 87-26), § 296-17-644, filed 12/1/87, effective 1/1/88; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-644, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-644, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-644, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-644, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; 81-24-042 (Order 81-30), § 296-17-644, filed 11/30/81, effective 1/1/82; Order 75-38, § 296-17-644, filed 11/24/75, effective 1/1/76; Order 74-40, § 296-17-644, filed 11/27/74, effective 1/1/75; Order 73-22, § 296-17-644, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
Applies to sales employees of establishments engaged in selling and/or leasing new and/or used automobiles, trucks, campers, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, motorcycles or other all-terrain vehicles, or boats and other marine pleasure craft and who are not covered by another classification assigned to the employer's account. Duties contemplated by this classification are limited to sales training, test driving, showing and demonstrating vehicles, completing paper work, and arranging for delivery of purchased vehicles.
Special note: This is a restrictive classification; the qualifying factor is that all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.
Applies to instructors of driving schools. Instructors duties include, but are not limited to, demonstrating driving techniques, and observing student drivers.
This classification excludes administrative staff and classroom instructors of driving schools who are to be reported separately in classification 6103; vehicle repair or maintenance staff who are to be reported separately in classification 3411; and high school driving instructors who are to be reported separately in classification 6104.
Applies to drivers of establishments engaged in providing limousine services to others. Limousine services provide luxury transportation for special occasions such as, but not limited to, birthday parties, weddings, dances, sporting events, concerts, and corporate business functions. Clients usually travel in groups from two to ten. Drivers are professionally trained chauffeurs; they generally provide services by appointment from specific locations to set destinations, and often wait with the vehicle while clients attend events. Depending on the occasion, the limousine service may also provide beverages, snacks, balloons, or flowers. Since the service is intended for luxury as opposed to meeting deadlines, the hazards of driving differ from most other professional drivers.
This classification excludes employees who repair and/or service the company's limousines who are to be reported separately in classification 3411.
Special note: Clerical office employees may be reported separately in classification 4904 provided all the conditions of the general reporting rule covering standard exception employees have been met.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6301, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-696, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-696, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-696, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-696, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; 82-24-047 (Order 82-38), § 296-17-696, filed 11/29/82, effective 1/1/83; Order 73-22, § 296-17-696, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
WAC 296-17A-6614 Classification 6614.
6614-00 Parimutuel horse racing: All ((other)) employees, except grooms and exercise riders N.O.C. - major tracks
(to be assigned only by the horse racing underwriter)
Applies to licensed employees of licensed horse trainers ((and/or horse owners who conduct business)) at a major parimutuel horse racing track such as Emerald Downs in Auburn. This classification applies to on and off track employees such as assistant trainers and pony riders. ((The dates of a race meet are set for each track by the Washington horse racing commission.)) Coverage provided in this classification is funded by premiums collected at the time of licensing and is valid from the time of licensing through the end of the calendar year. Trainers premiums are collected on a per license basis.
This classification excludes the following employees:
(1) Licensed grooms working at major tracks ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6615; ((unlicensed employees who work only on a farm or ranch who are to be reported separately in classification 7302;))
(2) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6616;
(3) Licensed exercise riders working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6622 ((and));
(4) Licensed exercise riders at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6623; and
(5) Unlicensed employees who work on a farm or ranch are reported in classification 7302.
Special note: All employees whether working at a major track or employed off track must be licensed by the Washington state horse racing commission to be covered under this section.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6614, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-092, § 296-17-73105, filed 11/14/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-73105, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1). 89-16-001 (Order 89-07), § 296-17-73105, filed 7/20/89, effective 8/20/89.]
WAC 296-17A-6615 Classification 6615.
6615-00 Parimutuel horse racing: Grooms - major tracks
Applies to licensed grooms performing services for licensed horse trainers ((who conduct business)) at a major parimutuel horse racing track((. The major tracks are currently Yakima Meadows in Yakima, Playfair in Spokane and)) such as Emerald Downs in Auburn. This classification includes all on or off track duties of a licensed groom such as, but not limited to, cleaning or mucking horses stalls, feeding, and bathing the horses. For workers' compensation purposes, a groom is considered to be an employee of the trainer ((who provided the required signature on the grooms application for a license)) when the groom is hired by the trainer or when the trainer notifies the commission of the trainer's intent to hire the groom. Coverage provided in this classification is funded by the premiums collected from the trainer at the time of licensing and is valid from the time of licensing through the end of the calendar year.
This classification excludes the following:
(1) Licensed grooms working at a ((fair or bush track who)) nonprofit track are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6617;
(2) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at major tracks are to be reported separately in classification 6614;
(3) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at nonprofit tracks are reported separately in classification 6616;
(4) Licensed exercise riders working at a major track are reported separately in classification 6622;
(5) Licensed exercise riders working at a nonprofit track are reported separately in classification 6623;
(6) Unlicensed employees who work on a farm or ranch are reported separately in classification 7302.
Special note: All ((employees)) grooms whether working at a major track or employed off track must be licensed by the Washington state horse racing commission to be covered under this section.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6615, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-73106, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1). 89-16-001 (Order 89-07), § 296-17-73106, filed 7/20/89, effective 8/20/89.]
WAC 296-17A-6617 Classification 6617.
6617-00 Parimutuel horse racing: Grooms - ((fair meets or bush)) nonprofit tracks
Applies to licensed grooms performing services for licensed horse trainers ((who conduct business)) at a ((fair meet or bush)) nonprofit track. This classification includes all on or off track duties of a licensed groom such as, but not limited to, cleaning or mucking horse stalls, feeding, and bathing the horses. For workers' compensation purposes, a groom is considered to be an employee of the trainer ((who provided the required signature on the grooms application for a license)) when the groom is hired by the trainer or when the trainer notifies the commission of the trainer's intent to hire the groom. Coverage provided in this classification is funded by the premiums collected from the trainer at the time of licensing and is valid from the time of licensing through the end of the calendar year.
(1) Licensed grooms working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6615;
(2) Licensed assistant trainers((,)) and pony riders ((and exercise riders)) working at major tracks ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6614; ((and))
(3) Licensed assistant trainers((,)) and pony riders ((and exercise riders)) working at ((fair meets or bush)) nonprofit tracks ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6616;
(5) Licensed exercise riders working at a nonprofit track are reported separately in classification 6623; and
Special note: All ((employees)) grooms whether working at a ((fair meet or bush)) nonprofit track or employed off track must be licensed by the Washington state horse racing commission to be covered by this section.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6617, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-73108, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1). 89-16-001 (Order 89-07), § 296-17-73108, filed 7/20/89, effective 8/20/89.]
WAC 296-17A-6618 Classification 6618.
6618-00 ((Parimutel)) Parimutuel horse racing: Special horse racing account (used only by horse racing underwriter)
This classification ((is)) may not ((to)) be assigned to any account((;)) and no claims ((are to)) may be charged to it. This classification is solely for the collection of fees assessed on horse owner licenses. The horse racing commission collects the fees from horse owners and deposits the money into the special horse racing account to help fund workers' compensation coverage for injured workers. (Payment of this fee is mandatory, but does not extend coverage to owners. Owners may apply for individual coverage.) The owners' fees are based on the percentage of a horse or horses they own, up to a maximum of $150.00.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6618, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-73109, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98.]
WAC 296-17A-6622 Classification 6622.
6622-00 Parimutuel horse racing: Exercise riders - major tracks
Applies to licensed ((employees)) exercise riders of licensed horse trainers ((and/or horse owners who conduct business)) at a major parimutuel horse racing track such as Emerald Downs. This classification applies to on and off track employment of licensed exercise riders. Jockeys are considered exercise riders when validly licensed as exercise riders and performing exercise rider duties while employed by a licensed trainer ((and/or owner at a time other than during a scheduled race meet. The dates of a race meet are set for each track by the Washington state horse racing commission)). Coverage provided in this classification is funded by premiums collected at the time of licensing and is valid from the time of licensing through the end of the calendar year. Trainers' premiums are collected on a per license basis.
(1) Licensed grooms ((working)) at major tracks ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6615;
(2) Licensed grooms working at ((fair or bush)) nonprofit tracks ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in 6617; ((unlicensed employees who work only on a farm or ranch who are to be reported separately in classification 7302; assistant trainers))
(3) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6614;
(4) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in 6616; ((and))
(5) Licensed exercise riders at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in 6623; and
Special note: All ((employees)) exercise riders whether working at a major track or employed off track must be licensed by the Washington state horse racing commission to be covered by this section.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6622, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-092, § 296-17-73201, filed 11/14/06, effective 1/1/07.]
WAC 296-17A-6623 Classification 6623.
6623-00 Parimutuel horse racing: Exercise riders - ((fair meets or bush)) nonprofit tracks
Applies to licensed ((employees)) exercise riders of licensed horse trainers ((and/or horse owners who conduct business at a fair meet or bush)) at a nonprofit track. This classification applies to on or off track employment of exercise riders. Jockeys will be considered exercise riders when validly licensed as exercise riders and performing exercise rider duties while employed by a licensed trainer ((and/or owner at a time other than during a scheduled race meet. The dates of a race meet are set for each track by the Washington state horse racing commission)). Coverage provided in this classification is funded by premiums collected at the time of licensing and is valid from the time of licensing through the end of the calendar year. Trainer premiums are collected on a per license basis.
(1) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6614;
(2) Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in 6616;
(3) Licensed grooms working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6615;
(4) Licensed grooms working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6617; ((and))
(5) Licensed exercise riders working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in 6622; and
Special note: All ((employees)) exercise riders whether working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track or employed off track must be licensed by the Washington state horse racing commission to be covered by this section.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6623, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-092, § 296-17-73203, filed 11/14/06, effective 1/1/07.]
OTS-1033.1
WAC 296-17A-1109 Classification 1109.
Applies to establishments engaged in providing towing services to others which are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.). Operations contemplated by this classification are limited to tow truck drivers and their assistants who are engaged in towing services for hire. For purposes of this classification "towing services for hire" means, but is not limited to, the towing of disabled vehicles to a shop (that is unrelated to the towing service) for repair; the recovery of repossessed vehicles for others by tow truck; roadside assistance during snow, ice or flooding to recover or free stuck vehicles; and the towing in of disabled vehicles to a secured yard for insurance or law enforcement agencies. It is common for towing companies to also operate a vehicle repair garage or service center in conjunction with the towing service. Auto service centers and repair garages, auto body shops and wrecking yard operations are to be reported separately in the applicable service or repair classification provided that the conditions of the general reporting rules covering the operation of a secondary business and the division of worker hours have been met. Tow truck dispatchers who have no other duties may be reported separately in classification 4904 provided that the conditions of the standard exception general reporting rules have been met.
Special note: Towing is common to many classifications. Employers offering towing services should be contacted to verify whether the towing service they provide is only in connection with their auto repair, auto body or wrecking yard (towing service not for hire), or provided as a general service unrelated to their repair garage (towing services for hire). Only towing services for hire are to be assigned to classification 1109. If a business provides both towing services for hire and not for hire, worker hours for drivers and their assistants ((maybe)) may be divided between this classification and the applicable repair garage classification provided that the conditions of the general reporting rule covering the division of worker hours has been met. Otherwise, all driver and assistant hours are to be assigned to the highest rated classification applicable to the business.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-1109, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-53806, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-53806, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; 87-12-032 (Order 87-12), § 296-17-53806, filed 5/29/87, effective 7/1/87; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-53806, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86.]
WAC 296-17A-4904 Classification 4904.
4904-00 Clerical office, N.O.C.
Applies to those employees whose job duties and work environment meet all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering clerical office standard exception employees who are not covered by another classification (N.O.C.) assigned to their employer's account. Duties of clerical office personnel contemplated by this classification are limited to answering telephones, handling correspondence, creating or maintaining financial, employment, personnel or payroll records, composing informational material on a computer, creating or maintaining computer software, and technical drafting.
Special note: When considering this classification, care must be taken to look beyond titles of employees. Employees with occupational titles such as, but not limited to, cashiers, clerks, or ticket sellers, may or may not qualify for this classification. This is a restrictive classification; the qualifying factor is that all the conditions of the general reporting rules covering standard exception employees have been met.
4904-13 Clerical office: Insurance companies, agents or brokers
Applies to clerical office employees of insurance companies, including insurance agents or brokers who perform duties exclusively of clerical nature and without an interchange of labor between clerical and nonclerical duties. This classification is limited to duties defined as responding to telephone inquiries, assisting walk-in customers, handling correspondence such as the preparation of insurance policies and billing, receiving and processing payments and invoices, maintaining personnel and payroll records, and performing the necessary computer work.
Special note: Individuals performing duties as an agent, broker, or solicitor (and hold a license as issued by the office of the insurance commissioner) are exempt from coverage as specified in RCW 51.12.020(11) and 48.17.010, 48.17.020, and 48.17.030. To elect voluntary coverage these individuals must submit a completed optional coverage form to the department. In addition, care should be exercised to determine if the insurance company employs individuals such as receptionists, bookkeepers, or claims clerks who perform clerical duties which may include the incidental taking of insurance applications and receiving premiums in the office of an agent or broker. Such individuals may or may not hold a license as issued by the office of the insurance commissioner, and are not deemed to be a solicitor, agent or broker when compensation is not related to the volume of such applications, insurance, or premiums. In these instances, the clerical individuals fall under mandatory workers' compensation coverage, and do not meet the requirements to be exempt from coverage as specified in RCW 51.12.020(11).
4904-17 Clerical office: Employee leasing companies
Applies to clerical office employees of employee leasing companies. This classification requires that clerical office employees perform duties exclusively of a clerical nature, without an interchange of labor between clerical and nonclerical duties, and that these duties be performed in an area or areas separated from the operative hazards of the business. This classification is limited to duties defined as responding to telephone inquiries, receptionist and administrative duties, handling correspondence such as preparing and processing billing statements and forms, maintaining personnel and payroll records, and performing the necessary computer entry work.
Special note: This is a standard exception classification and is not to be assigned unless all the conditions of the general reporting rule covering clerical office standard exception employees have been met.
4904-20 Community action organizations - Clerical office employees
Applies to organizations performing an array of services to support the local community and citizens in need. The services provided by community action organizations include: Child care; after school care; alternative schools; in-home chore services; employment or independence training, counseling and assistance; drug and alcohol recovery programs; decent, safe and sanitary living accommodations for low-income or needy citizens; transitional or emergency housing; weatherization; food and clothing banks; meals; medical services.
This classification includes employees whose work duties include administrative office work such as answering phones, completing correspondence and forms, reception work, computer work, maintaining financial, personnel and payroll records, conducting meetings, providing counseling services within the offices of the organization. All work is performed exclusively in an office environment where no other types of work are conducted, and the office is separated from any other work activity by walls, partitions, or other physical barriers. Work performed outside of the office is limited to banking or post office type duties performed by workers who qualify for this classification. A worker's reported hours may not be divided between this classification and any other risk classifications.
Excluded from this risk classification are all other employees including: Medical, dental or nursing professionals, and administrative employees whose duties are not performed exclusively in an administrative office, who are to be reported in risk classification 5308-20; employees who perform labor such as cooking, cleaning and chore services, food bank operations, driving, weatherization, janitorial, property management, maintenance and repair work which are to be reported in risk classification 1501-20; housing authorities which are to be reported in 1501-01 and 5306-26; welfare special works programs which are to be reported in 6505; work activity centers which are to be reported in 7309; and volunteers who are to be reported separately in classification 6901.
See classifications 1501-20 and 5308-20 for other community action operations.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-4904, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 99-18-068, § 296-17-653, filed 8/31/99, effective 10/1/99; 98-18-042, § 296-17-653, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-653, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-653, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-653, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84; Order 73-22, § 296-17-653, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
WAC 296-17A-5308 Classification 5308.
5308-20 Community action organizations - Professional services and administrative employees
This classification applies to professional services and administrative employees. Work duties in this classification are not performed exclusively in an administrative office environment. Travel may be necessary to perform work at an alternate work site for appointments with clients, patients, meetings, presentations, agency promotions, or other required out-of-office administrative type work. Work performed in this classification may include, but is not limited to, counselors or educators for various programs, medical, dental and nursing services; child care professionals or teachers, program coordinators and directors. Also included are estimators and project managers who do not supervise a work crew or perform any type of labor.
Excluded from this risk classification is any manual labor or supervision of a work crew that performs manual labor, construction or maintenance work, work in a food bank, delivery, cooking, cleaning, chore services, or other similar work which is to be reported in risk classification 1501-20; office employees who work exclusively in an administrative office environment who are to be reported in risk classification 4904-20; housing authorities which are to be reported in 1501-01 and 5306-26; welfare special works programs which are to be reported in 6505; work activity centers which are to be reported in 7309; and volunteers who are to be reported in risk classification 6901.
See classifications 1501-20 and 4904-20 for other community action operations.
WAC 296-17A-6616 Classification 6616.
6616-00 Parimutuel horse racing: All ((other)) employees except grooms and exercise riders, N.O.C. - ((fair meets or bush)) nonprofit tracks
Applies to licensed employees of licensed horse trainers ((and/or horse owners who conduct business)) at a ((fair meet or bush)) nonprofit track. This classification applies to on or off track employees such as assistant trainers and pony riders. ((The dates of a race meet are set for each track by the Washington state horse racing commission.)) Coverage provided in this classification is funded by premiums collected at the time of licensing and is valid from the time of licensing through the end of the calendar year. Trainer's premiums are collected on a per license basis.
1. Licensed assistant trainers and pony riders working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6614;
2. Licensed grooms working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6615((,));
3. Licensed grooms working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported separately in classification 6617;
4. Licensed exercise riders working at a major track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported in classification 6622 ((and));
5. Licensed exercise riders at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track ((who)) are ((to be)) reported in classification 6623;
6. Unlicensed employees who work on a farm or ranch are reported separately in classification 7302.
Special note: All employees whether working at a ((fair or bush)) nonprofit track or employed off track must be licensed by the Washington state horse racing commission to be covered under this section.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-6616, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-092, § 296-17-73107, filed 11/14/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-73107, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(1). 89-16-001 (Order 89-07), § 296-17-73107, filed 7/20/89, effective 8/20/89.]
OTS-1049.1
WAC 296-17A-4801 Classification 4801.
4801-00 Geoduck harvesting by divers
(to be assigned only by the maritime specialist)
Applies to establishments engaged in diving operations to harvest wild geoduck clams from natural areas. Work contemplated by this classification includes subaqueous harvesting of geoduck clams, sea cucumbers or similar marine life. This classification includes workers tending to such divers. The employees of the divers and tenders shall be subject to this classification whether or not such work is performed from a vessel.
Special note: Many diving operations and activities occur on or adjacent to navigable waters (a harbor, river, canal, dam, lake) which is defined as those which form a continuous highway for interstate or international commerce. Workers who perform diving activities (to include divers, deck hands, or "diving tenders" who are support personnel such as line handlers and pump persons) from on board a vessel could be subject to the Jones Act or Admiralty Law which recognize such work crews and workers as masters or members of a vessel, and subject to federal law known as the Jones Act. Every person on board a vessel is deemed a seaman if connected with the operation while on navigable water. The term vessel has been interpreted by the courts to include any type of man-made floating object such as a floating derrick or dredge, a boat or ship, a barge, or type of pontoon (which is a flat bottom boat) or portable float. Workers who perform diving activities (to include divers, deck hands, or "diving tenders" or other support personnel such as line handlers and pump persons) from the shoreline or from adjacent areas such as an existing dock, pier or bridge may or may not be subject to federal law covered under the (U.S.) Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). Care should be exercised prior to assignment of this classification as the workers could be subject to either or both state fund or federal jurisdiction. The criteria used in determining federal law and coverage is based on the most current federal court decisions and case law.
OTS-9687.1
WAC 296-17A-4902 Classification 4902.
Applies to state employees who are assigned to work in an office environment in a clerical or administrative capacity, with no travel or field duties. The work performed in this classification normally includes working with telephones, correspondence, creating financial, employment, personnel or payroll records, research, composing informational material at a computer, creating or maintaining computer software, or library work, but may include other administrative work performed in an office location. For the purpose of this classification, employees reported in 4902 would have no required field work or ((routine)) travel outside of the office to perform the duties of their job, other than ((occasional errands,)) a trip to the bank or post office, occasional errands or meetings, attendance at training((, meetings)) or a conference in support of their normal duties. This classification may include, but is not limited to, jobs such as office support, secretary, administrative assistant, customer service representative, accountant, fiscal analyst, information systems, when normal job duties do not require travel and are completed in an office environment.
This classification excludes: Employees whose duties include field exposure, employees who ((may be called upon to)) provide interaction to direct, control, manage, or restrain individuals or participate in recreational activities in state hospitals, schools, homes, detention or correctional facilities, who are to be reported separately in the appropriate classification (5307, 7103, or 7201); administrative field employees who are to be reported separately in risk classification 5300; law enforcement officers in any capacity who are to be reported separately in risk classification 7103; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals with a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported in classification 7200; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals that do not have a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported separately in classification 7400; employees who provide care and treatment for patients or ((health care)) residents and work in state hospitals, homes, schools, detention or correctional facilities who are not otherwise classified who are to be reported separately in risk classification 7201. Volunteers are to be reported in classification 6901, and law enforcement volunteers in classification 6906.
This classification may be assigned to all departments, agencies, boards, commissions and committees of either the executive, legislative or judicial branches of state government.
Special notes: A division of hours is not permitted between classification 4902 and any other classification. For purposes of this classification the term "clerical and administrative office personnel" shall have the same meaning as "clerical office employees" defined in the standard exception provision of the general reporting rule.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-4902, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-127, § 296-17-651, filed 11/21/06, effective 1/1/07; 06-12-075, § 296-17-651, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-651, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-651, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-651, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-651, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-651, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.030 and 51.16.035. 79-12-086 (Order 79-18), § 296-17-651, filed 11/30/79, effective 1/1/80; Order 73-22, § 296-17-651, filed 11/9/73, effective 1/1/74.]
WAC 296-17A-5300 Classification 5300.
Applies to state employees whose duties may require them to travel to an alternative work location but their work assignment is administrative in nature. ((Workers reported in this classification have duties which routinely)) Travel is an expectation for these workers in order to perform their job duties which involves travel to meetings or appointments with clients, customers, or businesses. Travel to perform work at an alternate location may be required on a regular, sporadic or as needed basis. Typical work includes, but is not limited to, field auditor, collector, social worker, attorney, public relations or consulting staff with no hazardous exposures. Supervisors who occasionally travel to accompany field staff for purposes such as observation or information gathering, but who do not typically perform any work other than administrative, are also included in this classification. Employees in this classification may also have follow-up work that is completed in the office such as writing reports, correspondence, etc.
This classification excludes employees with duties outside of the office which are more than administrative in nature such as, but not limited to, engineers, inspectors, and biologists who may have some field exposure, and are to be reported in 5307. For purposes of this classification, field exposure is defined as any work period, other than the normal travel to or from a work environment, which involves "hands on" work.
This classification excludes: Employees whose duties include field or hazardous exposure, employees who ((perform work with)) provide interaction to direct, control or manage activities of inmates, residents, patients or potentially violent persons in state hospitals, schools, homes, detention or correctional facilities which may involve security, recreation, or staff ((who may be called upon to restrain)) whose duties include restraining individuals, who are to be reported separately in the appropriate classification (5307, 7103, 7201); clerical and administrative office personnel who are to be reported separately in classification 4902; law enforcement officers in any capacity who are to be reported separately in classification 7103; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals with a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported in classification 7200; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals that do not have a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported in classification 7400; and employees who provide ((patient or health)) care and treatment for patients or residents and work in state hospitals, homes, schools, detention or correctional facilities who are not otherwise classified who are to be reported separately in classification 7201. Volunteers are to be reported in classification 6901, and law enforcement volunteers in classification 6906.
Special notes: A division of hours is not permitted between classification 5300 and any other classification.
For purposes of this classification, the term "administrative field personnel" shall have the same meaning as "sales personnel" defined in the standard exception provision of the general reporting rule.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-5300, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-127, § 296-17-67603, filed 11/21/06, effective 1/1/07; 06-12-075, § 296-17-67603, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07.]
WAC 296-17A-5307 Classification 5307.
Applies to state government employees not covered by another classification (N.O.C. - not otherwise classified). This is the basic state agency classification which covers employees who have duties that support the mission of the agency and have field or hazardous exposure. For purposes of this classification field or hazardous exposure is defined as any work which involves "hands on" work. Employees reported in this classification may have jobs that include, but are not limited to, performing manual labor or supervising a work crew performing manual labor, work in the trades, construction-type work or maintenance/repair work, operating machinery or equipment, stores/stock clerks, warehouse, supplies, deliveries, food services, facilities, recreational, or general security staff with no law enforcement duties. This classification also includes, but is not limited to, personnel such as engineers, inspectors, and biologists, who have field exposure. This classification includes supervisors who work at a field site and ((routinely)) perform supervision duties in the field. This classification includes nonpatient care employees in state operated homes, schools, detention or correctional facilities not described in another classification.
This classification excludes: Employees who have law enforcement power in any capacity, who are to be reported separately in classification 7103; employees who work in state hospitals, homes, schools, detention or correctional facilities who are not otherwise classified ((who)) and provide care and treatment for patients or ((health care,)) residents who are to be reported separately in classification 7201; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals with a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported in classification 7200; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals that do not have a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported in classification 7400; administrative field employees, who are to be reported separately in classification 5300; and clerical and administrative office personnel, who are to be reported separately in classification 4902. Volunteers are to be reported in classification 6901, and law enforcement volunteers in classification 6906.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-5307, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-127, § 296-17-67901, filed 11/21/06, effective 1/1/07; 06-12-075, § 296-17-67901, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-67901, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-67901, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-67901, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-67901, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-67901, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.030 and 51.16.035. 79-12-086 (Order 79-18), § 296-17-67901, filed 11/30/79, effective 1/1/80.]
OTS-9688.1
WAC 296-17A-7201 Classification 7201.
7201-00 State government - patient, resident, or health care personnel, N.O.C. (to be assigned only by the hospital underwriter)
Applies to state employees who are not otherwise classified who provide ((any type of)) patient or health care at state-operated hospitals, schools, homes, camps, detention or correctional facilities, that are not operated as mental health or acute care hospitals as defined in WAC 296-17-35203(7) and that do not have routine patient lifting and moving exposure. All employees who have responsibility for physical or mental health care of patients or residents in these facilities are included in this classification. Types of employment contemplated by this classification include, but are not limited to, doctors, nurses, therapists, attendants, or training and counseling staff who ((work with)) provide care and treatment for patients or residents and ((may be called upon)) are required to restrain or attend to patients who are potentially aggressive or violent.
This classification excludes: Employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals with a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported separately in classification 7200; employees who provide patient or health care at state-operated mental health or acute care hospitals that do not have a fully implemented safe patient handling program who are to be reported separately in classification 7400; law enforcement officers in any capacity who are to be separately reported in classification 7103; employees who work in state hospitals, schools or ((prisons)) correctional facilities, who do not work ((directly)) in patient or resident care such as food service, laundry, and janitorial, who are to be separately reported in classification 5307; administrative field employees who are to be separately reported in classification 5300; or clerical and administrative office personnel who are to be separately reported in classification 4902. Volunteers are to be reported in classification 6901, and law enforcement volunteers in classification 6906.
[07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-7201, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035 and 51.16.100. 06-23-127, § 296-17-763, filed 11/21/06, effective 1/1/07; 06-12-075, § 296-17-763, filed 6/6/06, effective 1/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-763, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-763, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96; 85-24-032 (Order 85-33), § 296-17-763, filed 11/27/85, effective 1/1/86; 85-06-026 (Order 85-7), § 296-17-763, filed 2/28/85, effective 4/1/85; 83-24-017 (Order 83-36), § 296-17-763, filed 11/30/83, effective 1/1/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.030 and 51.16.035. 79-12-086 (Order 79-18), § 296-17-763, filed 11/30/79, effective 1/1/80.]