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 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.
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 contact?[email protected].
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 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.
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 and learn how the Civil Rights Program 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 at?[email protected], or over the phone at 1-855-682-0778.
For more information, visit www.Lni.wa.gov/CivilRights.?
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 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.
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.
Questions? Comments? Topic ideas? Email us at [email protected] or call 360-902-4599.
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