About 50 businesses each day get a visit they probably don’t want – a government safety inspection. But, it’s not really the inspection that’s the problem — it’s being cited for a violation and then being assessed a monetary…
Act now to maximize your retro refund potential On April 3, L&I will take a snapshot of claims expenses for employers in the following retros: PITB Transportation SMART A-Team SMART Dream Team Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained This is…
OSHA 300 Electronic Reporting for 2020 Understanding government regulations is tough enough, but it gets even tougher when the government asks for a report. How is a small business supposed to keep up? 🙄 OSHA launched its online…
Each fall, L&I announces its proposed rates for the upcoming year. The average rates for 2020 are down slightly with a decrease of 0.8%. It’s good news, but it’s important to understand what that really means; overall, it’s only about…
Minimum Wage for 2020 We review the state-wide minimum wage as well as the cities with higher minimum wages such as Seattle and SeaTac. Washington state minimum wage for 2020 The state-wide minimum wage takes the biggest overall jump,…
Do you keep a safety bulletin board? The Washington Administrative Code requires every fixed workplace (establishment) that has eight or more employees to install and maintain a safety bulletin board. Post information which can include the following:…
Closed. Final and binding. Or is it?!? Claim closure is always our goal, but did you know that claims can be reopened? It’s true that a claim can be reopened within 7 years of the date the claim was…
Making Light-Duty Really Work for Everyone We wrote last week about the incredible benefits of light-duty work in Washington state, but there are some challenges. First off, the clock is ticking, so it’s important to coordinate a light-duty…
How to Save Money on Workers’ Comp Claims Using Washington’s “Stay-at-Work” Program No matter if you’re a business owner, HR professional, or supervisor, your workdays are busy. Usually it’s hard enough to check off everything on your to-do…
RAM Construction Launches AED Program Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the US. Most cardiac arrests are caused by an abnormal heart rhythm where the heart flutters rather than pumps. The only treatment for sudden…
