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Oct 07 2014
Wage and HourWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

WASHINGTON: L&I announces 2015 workers’ comp rate increase

Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has announced an average proposed 1.8 percent rate increase in workers’ compensation rates effective January 1, 2015, pointing out that the proposal is just under the current rate of wage inflation of 2 percent. Yet, Oregon just announced a 5.3 percent decrease in next year’s base premium rate,…

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Sep 16 2014
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

WASHINGTON: Important changes coming to L&I’s Stay at Work application process

By now you are likely familiar with Washington’s Labor and Industries (L&I) Stay at Work Program, which reimburses state-fund employers in Washington for light duty wages on a claim up to $10,000 or 66 days. L&I recently announced changes to the program that may have a significant impact on your ability to obtain reimbursements. Effective…

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Sep 16 2014
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

WASHINGTON: We’re #1 – but we aren’t talking about the Seahawks

In a recent study on workers’ comp costs, Washington once again tops the nation in the highest benefits paid per worker. Recently released data shows Washington pays an average of $840.16 per covered worker, followed by Alaska at $797.65 and California at $783.94. When it comes to increases in employer costs, Washington ranks 11th in…

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Sep 15 2014
Safety and HealthWashington

Join us at a Washington Emergency Management Preparedness Seminar 10/8, 10/15, 11/5 or 11/13

Join us for an Emergency Management Preparedness Seminar in Vancouver (10/8), Tacoma (10/15), Lynnwood (11/5) or Spokane Valley (11/13), Washington. We’ll discuss the effective components of an emergency action plan including handling workplace violence and active shooter situations. Participants will learn the four key aspects of a strategic workplace violence plan; mitigation, preparedness, response and…

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Aug 28 2014
Vigilant NewsWashington

Vigilant Executive Briefing in Everett, Washington 10/21/14 – Register today!

Will the next year serve up rough seas or calm waters? In this Executive Briefing, you will receive key economic data to chart your course, a heads-up about the legal eddies to avoid, and an essential tool that will inspire your crew to pull in the same direction. The result? Smooth sailing for 2015. View…

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May 05 2014
Vigilant NewsWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

This just in! Vigilant retro program earns $8.4 million in refunds!

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) just released the refund data for workers’ compensation retro groups in Washington. Vigilant is very pleased to report a 34 percent refund on our group’s premium for the 2012-2013 plan year. This will result in $8.4 million in refunds, the largest amount in our group’s history. We…

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Apr 24 2014
HiringWashington

Spokane Washington Form I-9 Workshop this May 15th

Join us for a hands-on, practical look at how to complete and correct the form I-9. In our I-9 workshop you will learn everything you need to know about filling out the I-9 form accurately. We'll go through the motions in this interactive workshop including: Filling out sample I-9 forms,  Auditing the sample forms, and…

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Nov 21 2013
Wage and HourWashington

WASHINGTON: 2014 minimum wage to be $9.32 per hour

The minimum wage in Washington will rise from $9.19 to $9.32 per hour, effective January 1, 2014. The 13-cent increase was announced by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), which evaluates the minimum wage in the fall each year, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Tips: Washington employers aren’t required to…

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Nov 08 2013
Employee BenefitsWashington

New Association Health Plan Option in Washington!

We’re pleased to announce a new association health plan option in Washington: Vigilant Manufacturers’ Trust (VMT). Vigilant Manufacturers’ Trust is the only Regence BlueShield / Asuris Northwest Health association specifically designed for production-line manufacturing groups which will offer medical coverage through Regence BlueShield and Asuris Northwest Health. We will also offer Vision coverage through VSP,…

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Sep 18 2013
Drug and AlcoholQ&AWashington

Use of E-Cigarettes in the workplace

A: E-cigarettes, the common name for nicotine delivery devices, are not yet FDA approved. They do not produce smoke but water vapor which contains trace amounts of nicotine. The use of these devices is often referred to as “vaping.” For the past several years, e-cigarettes have been prohibited in public places in King County, pursuant…

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Sep 09 2013
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

L&I is paying employers to help injured workers stay on the job!

L&I is paying employers to help injured workers stay on the job! If you are an employer in Washington with an injured employee performing a light duty job, you could be reimbursed for 50% of the base wages you pay your worker, up to $10,000 or 66 days. Listen in as Vigilant member Eagle Group…

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Sep 05 2013
DisabilityQ&AWashington

Use of a Service Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation in Washington

A: You might. The use of a service animal by an employee at work is protected by the Washington Law Against Discrimination as an accommodation of the employee’s disability. The animal must be trained so that it is not a disruption in the workplace, and the animal’s presence must improve the employee’s ability to do…

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