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July Group 2022 Retro Refunds Announced It’s that time of year again – the state’s safest employers will be sharing millions of dollars in refunds from Washington state. And, many Approach clients have earned a share of record refunds thanks…

6 workplace safety checks to make in 2021 Workplace safety requirements can change quickly and often. We’ve seen this a lot recently as rules were created and changed to adapt to the pandemic. For example, requirements for temporary worker housing…

Value of Retro For employers in the know, Retro is one of the best deals going in Washington. The state returns workers’ comp premiums to groups of employers (and sometimes individual employers) who have worked together to improve workplace safety…

This week’s Ask Approach is from guest blogger Jennifer L. Truong, an attorney with Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC in the firm’s Washington practice. You have likely been inundated with advertisements on radio and television which encourage injured workers to…

Safety Citations & Appeals Plus, the secrets that can save your company thousands Like most employers, you are trying to do the right thing, yet you dread the possibility of a government safety inspection at your workplace. That’s why our…

5 Ways to keep claims on track in 2021 Today is the Freeze Date for several Retro groups managed by Approach. We’ve updated you on preparing for freeze, but the best-performing companies are focused on safety and claims management all…

Insuring your business can be a big expense. Shopping around or working with a broker can help, but Washington has one type of insurance that can only be bought from the state – workers’ comp. Workers’ comp insurance in Washington…

If you have employees in Washington state, you must have a safety plan, known as an Accident Prevention Plan (APP). This is true even if your work in a low-risk industry like office administration. APPs become even more important for…