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Jan 25 2018
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Workers’ Comp Scam Sends Former Postal Worker Up the River

A three-day kayaking trip helped sink the claims of a former U.S. Postal Service employee who had filed for total disability after an injury at work. The Montana woman was arrested and sentenced after fraudulently receiving more than $683,000 in wages and benefits from the U.S. Department of Labor over a span of 10 years….

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Jan 12 2018
Safety and HealthWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Reducing workers’ comp premiums takes a team effort

Your company is probably paying thousands of dollars every year for workers’ compensation insurance through the Department of Labor & Industries. If you’re serious about reducing those expenses, then stop considering that annual premium to be just another cost of doing business. Focus on the things impacting those costs and you can reduce premiums and…

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Jan 02 2018
Leave LawsWashington

Final rules released for Washington paid sick leave

Washington Paid Sick Leave: What To Know Effective January 1st, 2018, Washington state employers are now required to provide mandatory paid sick leave to all employees. The Department of Labor and Industries released the final rules addressing Initiative 1433, which mandates 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, with no cap…

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Dec 14 2017
Safety and HealthWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Congratulations to Vigilant’s 2017 Safety Award Winners!

At Vigilant, we work with our Retro Group members to detect and correct workplace conditions that could result in injuries. But safety in the workplace goes beyond complying with regulations, writing safety manuals, and holding monthly meetings. The Vigilant Safety Awards recognize manufacturers who have gone above and beyond with their efforts and commitment to…

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Dec 11 2017
Leave LawsWashington

Q&A: Front-loaded PTO policies create problems with Washington paid sick leave

The Answer: No, you will need to make changes to your carryover policy to comply with the law, and you may want to reconsider your front-loading approach. The Washington paid sick leave (WPSL) law allows the use of an existing paid time off (PTO) plan, provided it meets the minimum requirements including allowing carryover into…

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Nov 08 2017
Leave LawsWage and HourWashington

How does Washington’s paid sick leave law apply to truck drivers?

A: No, there isn’t an exemption from Washington’s paid leave law for truck drivers. The definition of employee in Washington’s minimum wage act is what controls when it comes to which employees are covered by the new paid sick leave requirements and there’s no exemption for truck drivers. This means you’ll need to comply with…

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Nov 08 2017
Safety and HealthWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Why Vigilant Retro? Cutter & Buck’s HR Manager, Andrea, tells us why

Claims Support, Safety & Employment Law Part 1 of a conversation with Andrea McAuliff, HR manager at Cutter & Buck, about her experience with Vigilant’s workers’ compensation Retro program   Why does Cutter & Buck participate in Vigilant’s Workers’ Compensation Retro Group? First of all, we get great support from Vigilant and second, the complexity…

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Oct 27 2017
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

PPD Claim Vigilance Saves Retro Group Members More Than $700,000

Attention to Detail Pays Off with PPD Claim Savings Vigilant’s Due Diligence Saves More Than $700,000 in Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Claim Costs   One of the many ways Vigilant helps save money for our Workers’ Compensation Retro Group members is by reviewing each PPD case thoroughly and making sure all the information is correct…

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Oct 18 2017
DisabilityLeave LawsWashington

What accommodations do pregnant employees get in Washington?

Answer: Yes, if you have 15 or more employees. Washington’s new Healthy Starts Act, effective July 23, 2017, requires employers to provide pregnant employees with certain workplace accommodations, regardless of whether the employee is actually “disabled” and without regard to whether it would cause the employer an “undue hardship.” If requested, the employer must provide:…

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Oct 16 2017
Leave LawsWashington

Washington Paid Sick Leave: Frequently Asked Questions

LOCAL ORDINANCES 1. Question: We have locations throughout Washington, including Seattle and Tacoma. Does the Washington Paid Sick Leave law trump the Seattle Sick and Safe Time and Tacoma City ordinances? Answer: No. You must still meet all of the minimum requirements of each city ordinance as well as the Washington’s Paid Sick Leave law’s…

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Sep 29 2017
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Washington L&I Proposes Lower Workers’ Comp Rates in 2018

Safety in the workplace pays. That’s why Washington employers can expect an average 2.5 percent drop in workers’ comp base rates in 2018. According to the state Department of Labor & Industries, the proposed rate decrease is the result of improved workplace safety as well as initiatives to help injured workers recover sooner, including light…

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Sep 14 2017
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Wage Replacement is Not a Start-Up Fund: Employee Faces Charges for Operating Insurance Business

Workers’ Comp exists for a good reason: to aid employees when they have been hurt on the job. It’s a type of insurance that protects not only employees, but employers. But like any type of insurance, it’s subject to fraud. In a recent case involving workers' comp, insurance was actually what helped bring charges of…

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