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Spring 2024
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Things to do now

Final Rates

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*Review your annual rate notice.* Washington workers? comp rates went up an average of 4.9%. However, your company's rates could be higher or lower, depending on your risk classifications and experience factor. Learn more about the 2024 rates by checking out the FAQ's. [ [link removed] ]

*Learn how to file your L&I Quarterly Reports online. *Check out our new *Guide for Online Filing [ [link removed] ]* to see step-by-step instructions for employers and third-party filers, including a ?table of contents? with hyperlinks which allow for easy navigation to the desired information:


* Create a My L&I account
* Online Filing with DeluxeFile
* Filing a Quarterly Report with Quickfile
* Amending a Previously Filed Report.


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Worker Memorial Day 2024: Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m.

Every year since 1990, L&I pauses to honor the men and women who have died due to job-related injuries and illnesses.

L&I's 2024 Worker Memorial Day ceremony [ [link removed] ] will take place April 25 at 2 p.m. L&I staff will be joined by Gov. Jay Inslee, leaders from business and labor organizations, and our honored guests, the families and friends of those being remembered. The ceremony will be held virtually for public viewing and in person for invited guests.

Beyond L&I?s event, Worker Memorial Day events also occur in communities and work sites across the country and around the world.



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*Did you have an injured employee working light-duty in 2023?*?Apply for Stay at Work reimbursement [ [link removed] ] within one year of the day the light-duty work started. The key requirement for reimbursement is a light-duty job description approved by the attending provider. If you haven?t yet completed this step, you still have time while the claim is open. Email [email protected] for assistance with the reimbursement process.


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*Request a consultation to assess your company's equal pay compliance.* The Employment Standards Program offers free customized consultations to help employers understand the impact the?Equal Pay and Opportunities Act [ [link removed] ] might have on their organization and employment practices and provide a proactive evaluation of possible specific risks.

To request an Equal Pay and Opportunities Act consultation,?complete this request form [ [link removed] ].

*Request a consultation for isolated worker protections.* L&I offers free customized consultations to help employers understand the impact RCW 49.60.515 may have on their organization, identify possible risks, and provide proactive recommendations for future compliance. To request an Isolated Worker Protections consultation, please [email protected] <%[email protected]>.

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Things to know now

*Claims Basics - Know your Protest and Appeal Rights. *Every claim decision is based on the information in the claim file and requires L&I judgment, of which you may not always agree.? In some cases, we may not have all the information.? Filing the Employer's Report of Accident [ [link removed] ] as soon as possible is a best practice that will ensure that we have all the information from your point of view when we make our decisions.

If you disagree with a claim decision, it may help to talk to your claim manager and explain what you are having issues with and why.? If you still disagree with their decision after talking, you must protest the decision in writing. Explain in detail why you think the decision is wrong and include any additional information and documentation you think may help them in their evaluation. ?We must receive a written protest within 60 calendar days of the date you receive the L&I decision. If we do not receive a written protest within this time, the decision will become final and binding.

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*Your rights as an L&I customer-* All L&I employees are responsible for promoting equitable access to all L&I services. As an L&I customer, you have the right to be treated with respect. This means L&I must provide access to its services free of discrimination.

When doing business with L&I, business owners have the right to request language access services and accommodations for disabilities. Check out our Non-Discrimination Notice [ [link removed] ] and learn how the Civil Rights Program [ [link removed] ] can help.

If you believe an L&I employee, or any of its paid providers, has failed to make these services available to you or has discriminated against you, you can file a complaint with the Civil Rights Program. Please contact us by email [email protected], or over the phone at 1-855-682-0778.

For more information, visit www.Lni.wa.gov/CivilRights [ [link removed] ].?

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*L&I?s Early Return to Work Consultation (ERTWC) consultants can now assist your business* in starting or enhancing a return-to-work plan customized for your business. ?Our services include brainstorming possible light-duty opportunities, developing non-claim job descriptions, conducting ergonomic evaluations, and even providing education about L&I?s financial incentive programs. Take a step towards a renewed return-to-work culture by scheduling a consultation today!

Find us on the L&I website Build a Return-to-Work Plan for Your Business [ [link removed] ] to schedule a consultation for your business. You can also join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more. To register, click on the following link: Prepare for the Unexpected:? How to Develop a Return to Work Culture [ [link removed] ].

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Spotlight: Education & Training

*Everything You Want To Know About Your L&I Account*?

Understanding your workers' compensation account can be challenging. Whether you are coming to hear about updates and changes to workers' compensation or getting a refresher on the basics, we've created an active learning experience to fit your needs. This class will cover:


* What risk classes are and how are they assigned
* How rates are set and adjusted
* How to file your quarterly premium reports
* How claims affect rates
* What you can do to control your company?s rates

View our webinar calendar and sign up for a session at Lni.wa.gov/training [ [link removed] ].

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Questions? Comments? Topic ideas? Email us at [email protected] <[email protected]> or call 360-902-4599.

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