The Rate Snapshot Happens June 1st You probably know that every employer in Washington state must have workers’ comp coverage through the state’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). Even though you can’t shop around, this system does provide a…
Paid Leave Questions Ask Approach took a look earlier this month at the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefit for workers in Washington state. Now, we’re back with additional updates and guidance, based on research done by…
Big win for Approach clients brings a big change to Stay-at-Work reimbursements Stay-at-Work reimbursements may now be paid out from the day the injured employee is released to light-duty and returns to work. That’s the decision a panel of three…
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…
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…
Today is the second in a series of Ask Approach articles on wages, time-loss, and pensions. In case you missed it, start with our post on Wage Calculations from last week. What is case reserve? Case reserves are basically a…
ELECTRICAL DANGERS Employees using electric tools must be aware of several dangers. Among the most serious hazards are electrical burns and shocks. Electrical shocks, which can lead to injuries such as heart failure and burns, are among the major hazards…
If you’ve seen the thousands of dollars that your company is likely spending on workers’ compensation, you know the importance of communicating with your boss on keeping this cost as low as possible. But how? We’ve written up…
When a workplace accident occurs, it can be a stressful and scary situation for both your injured employee and you, the employer. The employee is injured, potentially can’t work, and is worried about how they can pay bills. The…
If you are in one of the following retro groups, your annual retro freeze date is approaching quickly on September 30th, 2019: SMART Advantage PITB Elite PITB Platinum Washington workers’ comp freeze dates explained The freeze date is…
