Top 7 Practices to Stop HR Issues from Getting Mixed Up With L&I Claims Lots of things can go wrong when HR issues get mixed up with L&I claims. Luckily, there are a set of best practices that can…
Your injured employee has been receiving treatment for a workplace injury. Unfortunately, it looks like the injured part of their body will have some level of impairment from now on. This is called a Permanent Partial Disability, or PPD,…
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…
Have you ever asked yourself how does “Kept on Salary” (KOS) save my company money? Or has management asked you to provide proof that KOS is the right thing to do? You are not alone! Employers who…
“In and Out of the Course of Employment” with Alicia McDonnell from Employer Solutions Law One critical aspect of workers’ compensation coverage is determining whether an employee’s injury or illness occurred “in the course of employment.” This determination can…
Annually, L&I reviews your company’s claim history and reported hours to calculate your Experience Modification Rate (EMR). The Experience Rating Calculation sheet gives you a “preview” of your premium rate and EMR for all of your active L&I accounts (main…
Annually, L&I reviews your company’s claim history and reported hours to calculate your Experience Modification Rate (EMR). In late September/early October, you’ll receive the Proposed Experience Rating Calculation (PERC) sheet. This gives you a “preview” of your premium and EMR for…
The Stay-at-Work Program The Stay-at-Work Program reimburses employers when they provide light-duty jobs to injured workers. Eligible employers can be reimbursed for 50% of the worker’s wages for up to 66 light-duty working days (maximum $10,000). The key requirement for…
If not properly installed and operated, a portable generator can become deadly. Generators can kill via electric shock or carbon monoxide fumes. Using a generator indoors can kill you in minutes! Carbon Monoxide Hazards Never use a generator…
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…