Category: L&I

 Isobel Charle, Producer, publicnewsservice.org Workers’ rights advocates are celebrating a new law mandating “good faith and fair dealing” in Washington’s workers’ compensation system. They said the…

Undergoing an Independent Medical Examination (IME) can be stressful and overwhelming. However, it is an important process for your L&I claim. With ample preparation…

Whether small or serious, workplace accidents happen all the time. In Washington state, you are covered for any injuries you may suffer while on…

Washington Amends Employee Personnel File Access Laws The Washington Legislature passed an amendment to laws regarding employee personnel files. These changes provide a definition…

Accidents can happen at any time, especially when you work in an active environment. The law requires that every employer remain insured in case…

You were injured at work, saw your doctor, reported the accident, and your claim was accepted. Now what? The Department of Labor and Industries…

How Are Hospitals Complying with the Meal and Rest Break Law? Changes to meal and rest breaks for health care facility employees went into…

REI Union Says Co-op Is Turning ‘Corporate’ with New Board Members The United Food and Commercial Workers Union has asked REI employees to vote…

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries accepts around 90,000 workers’ compensation claims a year. While you should always report an industrial injury…