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15 Hanford chemical exposure deaths added to WA state worker death toll after law change
Tri-City Herald McClatchy via AOL· 1 year agoThe Washington Department of Labor and Industries observed Workers’ Memorial Day by adding 129...
WA has one of the highest workplace injury rates in the U.S. But is that really a problem?
Bellingham Herald mcclatchy via Yahoo News· 2 months agoAt first glance, Washington’s workplace injury numbers are alarming. According to the Bureau of...
WA internships pay highest compared to other states, report says. Tech jobs could be why
Tacoma News Tribune via AOL· 1 year agoFor early-career workers and college students, internships are an excellent way to build experience,...
WA irrigation district serving Benton County fined $168K over worker safety
Tri-City Herald via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAn irrigation district that serves customers in Benton and Yakima counties has been fined $168,000...
WA is first state to grant Uber and Lyft drivers family and medical leave, unemployment
Tacoma News Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoOn Tuesday, Washington became the first state to establish family and medical leave and unemployment...
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Aflac, Unum Group, Trupanion, Employers Holdings and AMERISAFE
Zacks via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoFor Immediate Release Chicago, IL – December 12, 2022 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Aflac...
WA Cares program set up to help our expanding aging population
Kitsap Sun via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEditor's note: The following was written in response to a column by Kris Johnson, "WA Cares set to collect, despite flaws," published May 26. If you’re a worker in Washington, even if you are ...
Department of Labor and Industries hosts public forum on workers’ insurance
KIRO via Yahoo News· 8 months agoWorkers and employers will pay more for workers’ compensation insurance next year. On Thursday, a...
Yakima Co. mushroom company to pay millions in settlement over sex discrimination lawsuit
Tri-City Herald via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA mushroom farm in Sunnyside will pay $3.4 million to resolve a discrimination lawsuit filed last...
Logger pretending to be hurt for benefits caught dancing, exercising, WA agency says
Tacoma News Tribune via AOL· 2 years agoA logger caught faking injuries to receive workers’ compensation benefits was seen exercising and...