Tag: Washington state Department of Labor & Industries
Washington Contractors Fined for Exposing Workers to 22-Foot Wall of Dirt
A crew of concrete workers were put in danger during...
Washington Workplace Changes for 2026 Include Higher Pay, New Tower Crane Rules
A round of changes impacting Washington workplaces now that 2026...
Excavator Bucket That Crushed Worker Leads to $170K Fine for Washington Contractor
A contractor was fined $170,000 for workplace violations that resulted...
Washington Workers’ Comp Average Premium Going up 4.9% in 2026
The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington is...
Washington Labor Inspectors Catch 41 Unregistered Contractors
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited 41...
Washington Woman’s Fraud Conviction Saves System $1.3M in Lifetime Payments
An Auburn, Washington woman was convicted for fraud after receiving...
Washington Dairy Worker Pleads Guilty in $122K Workers’ Comp Scam
A dairy worker in Skagit County, Washington who said he...
Washington’s Minimum Wage Heading to $17.13 in 2026
Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8% next year to $17.13...
Workers’ Comp Rate Increase Proposed in Washington
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing...