How to stay in control of Washington workers’ comp claims In Washington state, you have several tools available to help lower the cost of workers’ comp claims. Two of the biggest and best are: Medical-only discount Claims that only have…
Welcome to Did You Know from Ask Approach. Throughout 2021 we’ll take a look at lesser-known aspects of services offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients, download our Approach Services infographic…
Retro freeze is on the way If you’re in construction or transportation, listen up! The freeze date for the following Retro groups will be here before we know it: SMART Dream Team SMART A Team PITB Transportation What’s a Freeze…
Rate changes for 2021 Each fall, L&I announces its proposed rates for the upcoming year. The big headline this year is that average rates for 2021 are unchanged – on average, workers’ comp rates in Washington state will be the…
Top DOSH citations in Washington state We looked earlier this year at what happens during a workplace safety inspection. In Washington state, around 50 businesses are visited each day. That’s more than 12,000 each year – with an emphasis on…
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…
