PDFWAC 415-112-480
Are fringe benefits earnable compensation?
Fringe benefits provided by an employer are not a salary or wage, and are not earnable compensation. Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to:
(1) Employer retirement contributions;
(2) Any type of insurance such as medical, dental or life insurance; and any employer contribution to meet the premium or charge for the insurance; or
(3) Any employer payments into a private fund to provide health or welfare benefits for you or your dependents, with the exception of compensation paid pursuant to a bona fide cafeteria plan, flexible benefit plan or similar arrangement as described in WAC 415-112-4604.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.32.010(10). WSR 05-12-108, § 415-112-480, filed 5/27/05, effective 6/27/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.32 RCW. WSR 03-06-042, § 415-112-480, filed 2/27/03, effective 4/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 97-03-016, § 415-112-480, filed 1/6/97, effective 2/6/97.]