Beginning September 1, 2021, Reinisch Wilson Weier PC will no longer accept new individual Wage Garnishment/Collections for Overpayment requests. The firm has decide to cease this legal practice. What does that mean for existing garnishments underway? We will continue to
Reinisch Wilson Weier PC
Reinisch Wilson Weier PC is a law firm that publishes detailed legal analyses and updates primarily focused on workers' compensation law and related regulatory developments. Their content addresses legislative changes, court decisions, and administrative rules affecting employers, insurers, and claimants, with a particular emphasis on compliance, claim administration, and dispute resolution. The firm provides practical guidance on topics such as good faith obligations, compensability of preexisting conditions, treatment authorizations, and communication protocols with medical providers. Their publications serve as resources for legal professionals and stakeholders navigating workers' compensation systems, especially within Washington and Oregon jurisdictions.
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New COVID-related notice requirements: What Washington employers need to know
By Shawna Fruin
In addition to the Washington occupational disease presumptions addressed in our prior Health Emergency Labor Standards (“HELSA”) blog here, the new statutes also mandate that employers give one-day notice to employees and the Department of Labor and Industries, if there…
Survivor benefits and HELSA in Washington
The Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (“HELSA”)[1] applies to a litany of listed frontline workers, changes the exposure standard to establish an occupational disease, and more. Novel legal issues are arising as HELSA is being implemented. Which benefits are owed…
Rhino Diversity Book Club: Pride 2021
The Rhino Diversity and Inclusion Committee has launched a book club and a reading list focusing on monthly cultural and heritage celebrations. In June 2021, the D&I Book Club is exploring Pride Month. “This is a collaborative gathering of resources…
Are you getting the most from your IMEs?
By Sara Wong
An independent medical examination (IME) is a valuable tool to set your claim up for success. However, like all tools, the ultimate value of an IME will depend on how you use it. To get the most value out of…
Electronic certification test coming in June to Washington
On May 17, 2021, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced: “The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will begin offering an electronic option for the claim administrator certification test in June. During the past year, L&I…
Two new COVID-19 presumption laws enacted in Washington
New legislation affecting healthcare and frontline workers sets forth a different exposure standard for each affected group to establish an occupational disease presumption. In response to the global pandemic, the Washington State legislature recently passed SB 5115 (“Health Emergency Labor…
When to hire a workers’ comp attorney in 2021
Attorney Jenn Truong guest blogged for Approach Management Services on April 21, 2021. “When to Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney” discussed not only claims litigation, but also employer audits and WISHA citations. Click here to read her blog.
So where are we at with Washington’s new IME rules?
By Shawna Fruin
In 2020 and 2021, there was a lot of action in Washington’s legislature surrounding the rules for when and how employers can obtain Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) in Washington workers’ compensation claims. In 2020, various iterations of IME updates were…
An important and attractive change to structured settlement payments in Washington
A new statutory change to the Claim Resolution Structured Settlement Agreement (CRSSA), signed into law by Washington Governor Inslee April 16, 2021, provides a new lump sum payment option, in addition to initial payment and subsequent monthly payments. The lump…