RS claims adjuster investigates and proves a fraudulent injury claim

May 19, 2020

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RS claims adjuster investigates and proves a fraudulent injury claim

Senior Claims Analyst Michele Whinery reports positive results from a recent injury claim that did not stand the test of further examination. A claimant filed for alleged knee injuries suffered…
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May 19, 2020

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Retail Doctor inspires webinar of retailers trying to survive COVID-19

Retail consultant Bob Phibbs, known as ‘The Retail Doctor’, inspired retailers struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak during a webinar presentation last week sponsored by the Council of State Retail Associations…
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May 19, 2020

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COVID-19 impacts can be mental if not physical

By now, the physical toll from the COVID-19 virus has been well documented, but it’s also taking a mental toll on employees. New research by the Society for Human Resource Management…
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Apr 17, 2020

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April 21 webinar – How’s the CARES Act working for your business?

You’re not alone in feeling lost and bewildered as you apply and wait for the CARES Act’s small business assistance loans. That is why we are re-inviting the SBA director…
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Apr 17, 2020

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Governments announce a series of special COVID-19 payment arrangements

Governor issues proclamation to protect vulnerable employees The financial impacts of the COVID-19 virus pandemic have complicated the obligations of employers and employees alike. As a result, various state and…
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Apr 17, 2020

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L&I issues detailed workplace directions for pandemic

Labor & Industries has issued a detailed, nine-page directive to help essential companies understand how to conduct business during Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home Stay Healthy order. Labor & Industries…
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Apr 17, 2020

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Retro Claims Manager saves the group from significant benefit overpayments

Nancy Barnes, Manager of Claims Administration, recently saved the Retro group significant payment amounts by paying close attention to details of two claims. In the first, she saved the group…
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Apr 17, 2020

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Report: OSHA safety regulations remain in full force during COVID-19

The online EHS Today publication has a story reporting that regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration remain in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA recently released an update…
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Mar 17, 2020

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March 19 Webinar- ‘Running Your Business in Response to COVID-19’

Washington Retail will host ‘Running Your Business in Response to COVID-19’ at 10 a.m. PDT this Thursday, March 19. Guest speaker: Nick Strueli, Legislative and Executive Operations Director from the…
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Mar 17, 2020

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Visit our Retailer Resource Guide to navigate COVID-19 issues

Washington Retail has launched a comprehensive Special COVID-19 Retailer Resource Guide on our website to help businesses and employees adjust to requirements and needs caused by the virus pandemic. As…
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Mar 17, 2020

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Connect on social media for COVID-19 updates essential to retailers

During the current coronavirus environment, using social media is a good way to follow updates from Washington Retail. We maintain accounts with Twitter (@waretail), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and regularly…
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Mar 17, 2020

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Seattle small business roundtable postponed

Washington Retail has postponed a small business roundtable planned later this month in Seattle to follow the social distancing guidelines. Please stay tuned for virtual roundtable announcements or updates on…
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