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Assignment of Benefits Bill Passes Washington Senate
Feb 6 2026 // A bill prohibiting post-loss assignment of benefits agreements passed the Washington Senate on Thursday on a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 6178 was backed by Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, halting post-loss...
Washington Bill Granting Restitution to Insurance Consumers Passes State Senate
Jan 23 2026 // A bill to provide restitution to policyholders harmed by their insurer or agent passed the Washington Senate on Wednesday on a 29 to 20 vote.The bill, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and sponsored by...
Falls Were Most Common Safety Violation in Washington for 20th Straight Year
Jan 22 2026 // Falls from heights were the most cited serious workplace safety violation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for the 20th straight year.In the past four months, L&I issued $1.4 million in...
Washington Contractors Fined for Exposing Workers to 22-Foot Wall of Dirt
Jan 5 2026 // A crew of concrete workers were put in danger during a recent home build in Spokane, prompting a Washington safety regulator to issue $300,000 in fines for exposing them to potential cave-ins and excavation hazards.The...
Washington Workplace Changes for 2026 Include Higher Pay, New Tower Crane Rules
Jan 3 2026 // A round of changes impacting Washington workplaces now that 2026 has arrived include higher worker pay and several workplace safety alterations.The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries year calculates new...
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