weekly wage rate for such individual, minus (ii) any amounts described in paragraph (2)(B)(i)(II) of such subsection which are provided to the individual for such week. (2) Average weekly wage rate The average weekly wage rate shall be an amount equal to the greater of— (A) the annual average amount of the individual's wages and self-employment income for the period of the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which the parental leave is taken by the individual, prorated on a weekly basis, or (B) the amount of the individual's wages and self-employment income for the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the parental leave is taken by the individual, prorated on a weekly basis. (3) Benefit period The benefit period for an individual shall be the period of weeks— (A) beginning with the latter of— (i) the first week in which the individual satisfies the requirements under subsection (c)(1)(A), or (ii) the first week— (I) in which the individual satisfies the requirements under such subsection, and (II) which is not less than 1 year after the completion of any previous benefit period, and (B) ending on the date that is 1 year after the date of the birth or adoption of the child. (c) Eligibility requirements (1) Employment (A) In general An individual is described in this subparagraph if, on the date of the birth or adoption of the child, such individual— (i) is a parent of the child, (ii) is employed and, during the 64-week period preceding such date, has been employed for not less than 52 weeks, and (iii) has worked not less than a total of 1,000 hours during the 52-week period described in clause (ii). (B) Determination of employment The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall prescribe such regulations, rules, and guidance as may be necessary to determine the length of employment and hours of service of an individual, including rules for the application of this paragraph to individuals who are not compensated on an hourly basis. (2) Additional information (A) In