OSHA reports most frequent safety violations
Companies are the most lax at communicating precautions to prevent injuries by falling on the job, according to the latest report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The…
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Federal labor bureau reports on most dangerous jobs
Though employees get hurt in retail jobs, at least they haven’t cracked the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Top 10 most dangerous jobs. The latest annual list is out with a…
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New poster mandates employers to list community domestic violence resources
The Legislature passed HB 1533 earlier this year mandating that all Washington State employers post a domestic violence resource poster in a visible place by other required employment posters. In…
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New tool provides update on labor laws
Considering the passage of 11 state employment laws during the 2018-19 legislative sessions, businesses with employees in Washington State will do well to scrutinize and update their hiring, payroll, and…
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September 24 webinar: a legal perspective on partnering with charities
Businesses are increasingly soliciting charitable donations or sharing a portion of sales with charities or social causes. While this can be good for both sectors, it is important for all…
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Retro Director prevails on questionable claim
Maria McClain, the new Director of Retro Member Services, recently received a favorable rejection from an older injury claim she had challenged as the Senior Claims Analyst. She prevailed on…
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Claims manager reduces the injury liability of a member
Manager of Claims Administration Nancy Barnes reduced the injury liability of a Retail Services member by challenging how Labor & Industries calculated the liability. In figuring liability for the carpal…
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Have a look at several upcoming workplace webinars
The online website Environment, Health and Safety Today (EHS) is preparing to resume a series of helpful webinars beginning this week. Registration is available for all pending webinars. Click here…
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Article reports on the role of wearable devices to combat injuries
More people are wearing fitness trackers and smartwatches with sensors that transmit data through a network connection. Now, a new trend is emerging of companies experimenting with wearable devices to…
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Members dedicated to safety help generate record refund checks
2019 is a historic year for our Association’s Retail Services . Besides leadership transitions, we received a large refund of historic proportions from Labor & Industries for the Retail Retro group. It…
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New hire completes RS claims team
Michele Whinery , Claims Analyst, has joined the RS Team with more than 27 years of Workers’ Compensation experience. She has represented RETRO employers over the years in a variety of…
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Claims manager successfully challenges a questionable injury claim
It often takes a team of people to validate or challenge injury claims. Take a recent case handled by Nancy Barnes, our Manager of Claims Administration. A man filed a…
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