Less than 500 hours WILL be considered. I have less than 500 (with a very reputable UK company) albeit very close to 500, and increasing daily, but a lovely lady at Parc spoke to whoever is in charge of recruitment at easy and it wasn't a problem. Subject to passing the assessment obviously.
Hopefully staying where I am but keep the faith guys. If you're close and current with a recognised operator I shouldn't think you'll have an issue. Lots of friends work at easy and apart from the terms and conditions say it's a nice place to be