(1) The authority, or at the authority's direction, an employing agency shall initially determine and periodically review whether an employee is eligible for benefits pursuant to the criteria established under this chapter.

     (2) An employing agency shall inform an employee in writing whether or not he or she is eligible for benefits when initially determined and upon any subsequent change, including notice of the employee's right to an appeal.

[2009 c 537 § 2.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2009 c 537: See note following RCW 41.05.008.