Author: Kalina Lovell
Washington Employers – Time to Review Policies and Procedures Related to Personnel Files!
There are new compliance deadlines in effect in Washington related to personnel files, which means it is time for employers to review their policies and procedures related to personnel files. In 2025, Washington State Legislature HB 1308 amended RCW 49.12.250 regarding employers’ obligations to respond to personnel records requests. It is critical…
Accuracy in job descriptions is critical to a successful claim closure in Oregon
In a recent Board decision, the Order on Reconsideration and Opinion & Order denying a penalty was set aside for failure to provide an accurate job description. Dawn Price 77 Van Natta 203 (2025). On review claimant contested the accuracy of the job description’s physical requirements for job at injury…
