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Sep 12 2016
Wage and HourWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Q&A: Washington injured workers’ attending providers

A: They all can! However, they must be registered in Washington Labor & Industries (L&I) network. Q: In Washington, which of the following types of providers can be an injured workers' attending provider? Advanced RN Practioner (ARNP) Physician's Assistant (PA) Chiropractic (DC) Naturopathy (ND) Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Dentistry (DDS or DMD) Optometry (OD) Podiatry (DPM)

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May 19 2016
Employee BenefitsLeave LawsQ&A

Is an employee out on workers’ comp entitled to health insurance?

A: No, and in fact, you shouldn’t unless he qualifies for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). There are only three reasons an employee should be on your insurance plan: (1) they meet the eligibility requirements to be an active participant under your insurance contract; (2) you’re required to offer coverage…

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May 05 2016
Workers’ Comp

Injured employee found guilty of fraud & required to pay back workers’ compensation benefits

An employee who was working as a board edger for a large wood manufacturer was injured on the job when two boards collided and one board allegedly hit the employee in the groin. The injured worker was immediately taken off work by his doctor for 3 months, the injury claim was accepted by Labor and…

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Apr 07 2016
Safety and HealthWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

On-demand webcast on safety recordkeeping and reporting for Washington employers

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has posted an on-demand webcast explaining the requirements for recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses. The agency describes it as a “24-minute fun and entertaining ‘talk show format’ presentation.” The recording is available on the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)’s visual learning website, www.EyeOnSafety.info,…

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Jan 19 2016
Leave LawsQ&AWorkers’ Comp

Does the FMLA apply to on-the-job injuries?

A: Yes, if all elements of the FMLA are met. A work-related injury, just like any other physical condition that necessitates time off, could be an FMLA-qualifying event. If your organization is covered by the FMLA, meaning that you have employed 50 or more employees for 20 or more workweeks in the current or preceding…

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Nov 30 2015
DisabilityWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

More flexibility coming for vocational rehabilitation benefits in Washington

The Department of Labor & Industries announced that it will be implementing changes in its vocational rehabilitation benefits, in response to action taken by the Legislature earlier this year. The new rule will offer greater flexibility and customization as well as allow a longer period of time for workers eligible for retraining to opt out…

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Nov 16 2015
Safety and HealthWorkers’ Comp

Light duty work is a win for injured millworker and employer

Millworker with a hand injury gets back to work in one day instead of five by seeing an occupational medical clinic specialist and getting approved for light duty work right away. THE SITUATION: A millworker working for a Washington based remanufacturing company recently sustained a hand injury when his hand was caught in a conveyer…

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Oct 08 2015
WashingtonWorkers’ Comp

Stay at Work reimbursement process changes coming to Washington in October.

The Washington Legislature is making it easier and faster for companies to apply for wage and other reimbursements online beginning in mid-October. This is an enhancement of the “Stay at Work Program” approved in 2011, which demonstrates the Legislature’s strong support for assisting employers in keeping their workers safe and healthy through early return to…

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Sep 28 2015
Safety and HealthWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

5 Reasons to Offer Early Return-to-Work to Injured Employees

After a workers’ comp claim is filed, light and/or modified jobs for every employee injured is beneficial for 5 primary reasons. 1. Plain and simple: People, who return to work faster, get better faster. Study after study shows that work promotes the healing process. 2. Time loss benefits are the largest avoidable cost of a…

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Sep 24 2015
Safety and HealthWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

WASHINGTON: L&I proposes 2016 workers’ comp rate increase

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has just announced a proposed 2% average base rate increase for 2016 workers’ compensation coverage. Proposed rates are based on several factors, including expected claim costs, the size of the contingency fund, and the inflation of wages. Of note, companies involved in miscellaneous wood products manufacturing…

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Jul 23 2015
Safety and HealthWorkers’ Comp

Seattle employer fined $215,250 after employee injured by rotating shaft

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently fined Industrial Container Services $215,250 after one of its Seattle employees was injured by a rotating shaft while working in a confined space. L&I had cited the company’s Seattle location for similar violations in 2013, but determined that the hazards weren’t corrected. The company refurbished industrial…

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Oct 10 2014
Vigilant NewsWashingtonWorkers’ Comp

WASHINGTON: Vigilant Workers’ Comp program earns even more in premium refunds!

Our Washington Workers’ Comp claims team is very excited to report that on top of the $7.5M in refunds distributed this year, we have recovered an additional $633,227 in premium refunds for participants in our retro program. The additional refunds came as a result of successful protests on claims that were incorrectly charged, or should…

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