Author: McKenzie Brooks
In Washington, Can a Worker Successfully Pursue an Occupational Disease Condition under an Open Industrial Injury Claim?
When a claim has been accepted, and compensation has been paid, the self-insurer is required to send the Department the SIF-2, the claim allowance request…
Washington House Bill 1927 Passed to Adjust Time-Loss Eligibility for Injured Workers
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed into law House Bill 1927 which makes it easier for injured workers to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits for…
Substitute House Bill Passed to Address Surgical Smoke Hazards in Washington
Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1779 to address surgical smoke hazards in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in hopes to…
New Notice Requirement for Independent Medical Examinations in Washington Effective July 23, 2023.
Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1068 was adopted into law by the legislature effective July 23, 2023. This legislation amends RCW 51.36.070, giving workers the right…
When to request a segregation order on a newly contended condition in Washington
The Department of Labor and Industries recently addressed when it believes a request for a segregation order is appropriate on newly contended conditions. A condition…
