Author: Andrew Stewart

September 16, 2026
by Andrew Stewart

Good Faith and Fair Dealing: Harsh Penalties and Hazy State Guidance Leave Employers At Risk in Washington

Audits, corrective actions, and withdrawal of certification, oh my! These penalties can cause any seasoned self-insurance administrator to break into a cold sweat, and RCW 51.14.180 grants the Department of Labor and Industries (‘Department’) the right to penalize any employers who run afoul of RCW 51.14.180, the “good faith and…