Author: Michael Godfrey

June 8, 2022
by Michael Godfrey

Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Makes In Re Kathleen Houlihan a Significant Decision

On April 29, 2022, the Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals published its new “Significant Decisions” from 2021. The Board issues hundreds of Decisions &…

January 26, 2022
by Michael Godfrey

Department of Labor & Industries Amends Emergency Rule for Temporary Housing of Workers

Managing temporary housing for workers has been a significant undertaking for employers since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. In May of 2020, the Washington…

September 22, 2021
by Michael Godfrey

Department of Labor & Industries Updates Medical Treatment Guidelines for Lumbar Spine Surgery

On September 21, 2021, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries published new treatment guidelines for lumbar spine surgery. For those unfamiliar, the Medical Treatment…

June 9, 2021
by Michael Godfrey

Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Conducts Stakeholder Meeting

On May 21, 2021, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals held a Stakeholder’s meeting to discuss several important topics. COVID-19 Reopening Status The Board announced…

January 21, 2021
by Michael Godfrey

Washington Legislature Begins 2021 Session: Senate Bill 502

The Washington Legislature started its 2021 session on January 11, 2021 and recently began deliberations on several bills including Senate Bill 5102 which includes numerous…

September 23, 2020
by Michael Godfrey

Department of Labor & Industries Requiring New and Updated Forms on October 1, 2020

The Department of Labor & Industries has created new forms and templates for use by self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and Physical and Occupational Therapists. The…

May 27, 2020
by Michael Godfrey

Course of Employment in Washington: What Factors are Considered When an Employee is Injured While Working from Home?

As the State of Washington slowly implements its four-phase recovery plan, many employees continue to work remotely from home in various capacities due to the…

February 1, 2019
by Michael Godfrey

Department of Labor & Industries Issues New Checklist for Willful Misrepresentation

The Department of Labor & Industries recently amended the process and published an amended checklist for employers seeking Willful Misrepresentation orders. The Department’s new checklist…