Washington’s Rule-of-One is a BIG Cost Savings Loophole by Liz Evans Washington’s state fund insurance system caps the amount a company’s experience modification rate (EMR) can move up or down by 25%. This stabilization cap allows employers to better anticipate…
Earning Retro Refunds Takes Time by Liz Evans Employers new to a Retro group are eager to begin earning refunds. However, “vesting” in a group takes approximately 18-24 months. The word “retrospective” means looking back or considering something that has…
As you already know, we are expecting significant snow and ice the next few days. Here are some quick precautions to help reduce the likelihood of injuries: Clear walking surfaces of snow and ice, spread deicer, and salt multiple…
Learn about OSHA 300 record keeping in this webinar! Most employers must record injuries on the OSHA 300 Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, as well as the OSHA 301 Incident Report. Learn what is recordable,…
If you are in one of the following retro groups, your annual retro freeze date is approaching quickly on September 30th, 2019: SMART Advantage PITB Elite PITB Platinum Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained The freeze date is…
Top Ten OSHA 300 Questions 1. When do the OSHA incident reports (301) and logs (300) need to be filled in? You must fill in the OSHA incident report and log within 7 days of a recordable incident. It…
Answers to Questions About Required Workplace Posters The following information can also be found directly from the L&I website: https://www.lni.wa.gov/FormPub/questions.asp Can I send my employees a link to the L&I website for the poster information instead of posting the…
Washington state employers face a great body of city, state and federal employment laws that they must navigate, and it would take a book to outline all of them. There are a few keys areas, however, that stand out…
Nine Ways to Earn Thousands with Washington Stay-At-Work After an employee is injured on the job, the best outcome is for he or she to get back to work as quickly as possible. That’s why Washington state will…
Vocational retraining, or simply Voc (rhymes with yolk), begins when the employer is unable or unwilling to offer permanent work within the injured worker’s physical restrictions. The worker meets with a vocational consultant who reviews their work history, educational…