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Washington Labor and Industries’ Stay-at-Work (SAW) program is an incentive program that reimburses employers for providing light duty accommodations to their injured workers. There is no cost for employers to participate in the SAW program, so this is a major opportunity for organizations to recoup some of their...

Employers in Washington have two options for workers’ compensation insurance—they can either be self-insured or purchase their insurance from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). Most employers purchase their insurance from the state, paying their insurance premiums quarterly to L&I. Insurance rates are...

Despite employers’ best efforts to ensure safe working conditions for employees, workplace injuries can still happen, which are hard for everyone involved. Injured workers often worry about their recovery and potential financial hardships if they cannot work due to their injury. Employers may be concerned about the...

In Washington State, the workers’ compensation insurance landscape is unique compared to the rest of the country. Almost all employers with operations in the state must have a workers’ compensation account registered with the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) and pay their insurance premiums...

In 2012, Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries initiated a formal Stay at Work program to incentivize employers to utilize light-duty positions to bring back injured workers. With the program now in its 10th year, we want to highlight and celebrate the program.

For the first time in history, employers have had to navigate workers’ compensation insurance during a global pandemic. It seems that just as quickly as new information comes out to address one situation, a new concern emerges, often leaving businesses scrambling for answers. In this post, you will find answers to...

In 1981 L&I started offering a voluntary Retrospective Rating program, also known as “retro.” Retro programs are safety incentive programs providing the opportunity for employers to earn refunds on L&I insurance premiums as a reward for creating safe work environments. Archbright began sponsoring its first retro...

I recently read an article published by The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation that addressed how business leaders in the healthcare industry typically invest significant time and resources to create positive corporate cultures, engage employees, and earn their trust and commitment to success. They went on...

As an employer you may already know that returning workers to a light-duty capacity can benefit your bottom-line. It can control the costs associated with Workers’ Compensation premiums and help maximize your Retro refunds – if you participate. Knowing who is eligible and how to recoup wages can be the difficult...

It is no secret that Washington state has very complex workers’ compensation laws—even a seemingly straightforward claim can become complicated under closer examination. This is frustrating for employers, especially when they have information that could assist in the claims process but aren’t sure if they should...