On the job injuries are surprisingly common, although the majority are not severe. How likely you are to experience a specific injury, or to be injured at all, depends on numerous factors including your job duties and the precautions your employer takes. In general, however, theNational Safety Council states that, as of 2013, these are the most common work related injuries across all types of jobs. […]
Like all states, Washington carries certain legal mandates for employer-provided workers compensation benefits. Washington is currently one of only four states in which workers compensation insurance is provided by the state rather than private insurance companies, although not all employers are required to provide this coverage. If you have any employees or are injured at work, you need to be sure you are on the right side of the law. Here are the 10 things you need to know about workers compensation laws in Washington. […]
