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Workers’ comp claim Valid? Mastering how to know.
We often hear from members that one of the most frustrating aspects of Washington workers’ compensation is claim validation (i.e. verifying that the employee’s injury or illness occurred...
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L&I launches new light duty complaint resolution process
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) recently launched a new Light Duty Complaint Resolution Office, for the purpose of resolving disputes over transitional and...
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Turning Rising Workers’ Comp Costs Into Big Savings
What if one of your company’s biggest challenges could become a triumph? That’s exactly what happened with a Washington engineering and fabrication company. Facing escalating workers’...
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Holiday parties: HR tips to minimize company liability
The holiday season has returned, and many companies are planning holiday parties for their employees. While a holiday party can be a great way to reward employees, here are some tips...
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Pre-existing conditions do not invalidate a claim
Building on our recent article about the basic elements of claim validation in the Washington workers’ compensation system, let’s explore a subject that can be particularly frustrating...
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Fit requirements finalized for construction PPE
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule codifying proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. The new rules align the...
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Employee complaint to customer is protected confirms Fifth Circuit
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently confirmed that an employee’s complaints to an important customer about wages and working conditions for herself and her coworkers were...
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OSHA cites employer after over-stacked pallets cause fatality
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a tire facility for 12 violations and proposed $288,299 in penalties after a forklift operator was fatally...
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Submit OSHA injury and illness data by March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025, is the deadline for covered employers to submit injury and illness data to OSHA—for some employers, this just means their 300A Summaries, while for others, this means...
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Q&A: Obtain medical opinion to evaluate direct threat under ADA
Question: One of our production employees reportedly “blacked out” a few times last week. When I asked her about it, she said she has a seizure disorder, but she can work. Her job requires working...
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Q&A: Be prepared for an unannounced safety inspection
Question: A government safety and health inspector showed up to our company front office unannounced, asking to conduct a safety inspection of our plant. Can they do that? Can I ask...
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We are seeking an experienced, full-time Safety Professional. Vigilant safety professionals are responsible for providing proactive advice related to workplace safety for our member employers located...
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