According to data from the National Safety Council (NSC), an American worker is hurt on the job once every seven seconds. Workplace injuries come in many different forms—varying widely in both their cause and level of severity. In Washington state, the vast majority of employers are required to provide workers’…
Every employee in Washington state deserves safe and fair conditions in the workplace. Unfortunately, job-related injuries remain a serious problem in our region. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) reports that more than 28,000 workers’ comp claims were filed in the state in 2018 alone. If you…
Costco is one of the largest employers in Washington. Founded in Seattle in 1983, the company reports that it now has more than 225,000 employees around the globe. If you or your family member was injured while working at a Costco location in Washington state, it is imperative that you…
On June 5th, 2019, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) formally filed a petition to change the state’s overtime rules. Should the proposed rule changes go into effect, overtime protections will be restored to many thousands of workers across the state. As noted by Washington Governor Jay…
According to reporting from The Stand, legislators in both the Washington State Senate and the Washington House of Representatives have passed an important bill that will improve conditions for hospital caregivers and promote patient safety. Officially known as SHB 1155, the legislation codifies meal breaks, rest breaks, and overtime benefits…
The term ‘ironworker’ is frequently used to refer to the tradesmen who are employed in the iron working industry. This is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. According to the Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Safety & Health (ELCOSH), ironworkers are severely injured or killed on…
It’s official: The Emerald City remains the crane capital of the U.S. for the second year in a row. The Seattle Times has reported that there were 62 construction cranes in the city at the beginning of 2017. That’s nearly three times the number in New York City, and more…
Construction is a rigorous career that can be very dangerous, particularly if employers cut corners with regard to safety on the job. Over the years, State Workers’ Compensation Agencies implemented important safety measures to protect construction workers while they are on job sites. Seattle Crane Incident In November 2017, the…
On April 25th, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will host a Worker Memorial Day ceremony, commemorating Washington workers who lost their lives due to workplace accidents or illnesses last year. Family members and friends of these fallen workers, as well as any interested members of the community,…
Founded in 1911, the Port of Seattle is a government agency that is responsible for overseeing Seattle’s airport (the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) and its seaport. It is organized as a special-purpose municipal corporation, tasked with serving the people of King County and bringing good jobs and prosperity through trade, commerce,…