OSHA 300 Electronic Reporting for 2020 Understanding government regulations is tough enough, but it gets even tougher when the government asks for a report. How is a small business supposed to keep up? 🙄 OSHA launched its online…
Each fall, L&I announces its proposed rates for the upcoming year. The average rates for 2020 are down slightly with a decrease of 0.8%. It’s good news, but it’s important to understand what that really means; overall, it’s only about…
Minimum Wage for 2020 We review the state-wide minimum wage as well as the cities with higher minimum wages such as Seattle and SeaTac. Washington state minimum wage for 2020 The state-wide minimum wage takes the biggest overall jump,…
Do you keep a safety bulletin board? The Washington Administrative Code requires every fixed workplace (establishment) that has eight or more employees to install and maintain a safety bulletin board. Post information which can include the following:…
Closed. Final and binding. Or is it?!? Claim closure is always our goal, but did you know that claims can be reopened? It’s true that a claim can be reopened within 7 years of the date the claim was…
Making Light-Duty Really Work for Everyone We wrote last week about the incredible benefits of light-duty work in Washington state, but there are some challenges. First off, the clock is ticking, so it’s important to coordinate a light-duty…
How to Save Money on Workers’ Comp Claims Using Washington’s “Stay-at-Work” Program No matter if you’re a business owner, HR professional, or supervisor, your workdays are busy. Usually it’s hard enough to check off everything on your to-do…
RAM Construction Launches AED Program Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the US. Most cardiac arrests are caused by an abnormal heart rhythm where the heart flutters rather than pumps. The only treatment for sudden…
Today is the last article in our series of wage-related blog posts. Catch up with our posts on wage calculation, case reserve, and loss-of-earning power. And, sign up for an upcoming Claims 201 class if you want to know more…
Today is the third in a series of Ask Approach articles on wages, time-loss, and pensions. Here are our earlier posts on Wage Calculation and Case Reserve in case you missed them. Look before you LE(a)P! Loss-of-Earning-Power If you’ve managed…
