What you must pay workers in Washington state It’s time to take our annual look at the state-wide minimum wage in Washington, plus the cities with higher minimum wages such as Seattle and SeaTac. This year, the bigger news may…
Welcome to the Ask Approach Service Spotlight. Throughout 2020, we’ve taken an in-depth look at a different services offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients, download our Approach Services Infographic. Find…
Act now to maximize your retro refund potential If you participate in one of the following Retro groups, look up April 2nd in your calendar and save the date! SMART Dream Team SMART A Team PITB Transportation That is date…
Encouraging good mental health We’ve noticed increased reports of mental health concerns from employers this Autumn and our HR partner, All Things HR, also reports that Washington state employers are asking more questions about mental health. And more employers are…
Maximize the biggest share of your refund In July, we took a look at the Retro program in Washington state, which gives employers the opportunity to earn refunds on their workers’ comp premiums, often through an industry association that provides…
Control your workers’ comp claim costs When it comes keeping workers’ comp rates in Washington state as low as possible, there are three steps every employer should follow: Prevent workplace injuries with a robust safety program – the cheapest claim…
EMR and Rate Setting Looking for lower rates on workers’ comp insurance in Washington state? As you may already know, there’s no shopping around here — all workers’ comp insurance is provided by the Washington State Department of Labor and…
Service Spotlight: Nurse Case Management Welcome to the Ask Approach Service Spotlight. Each month in 2020 we’ll take an in-depth look at a different service offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach…
In last week’s Ask Approach, we scared you with the all the ways that claims can raise your workers’ comp rates. The scariest thing of all is that rates can increase by 25% in just one year! This week, take…
Boo! It’s October! What’s lurking in your L&I Account? October is the month we start looking for ghosts and goblins to jump out and shout Boo! You might have another scare this month, as you look at your proposed L&I…
