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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...
Washington Commish Tells Insurers to Give Relief on Payments, Cancellations
Dec 17 2025 // Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued an emergency order that includes asking insurers in the state to provide grace periods for premium payments and a cancelation moratorium.The order was drafted to...
Washington Commissioner Issues Letter to Insurers Outlining Post-Flood Expectations
Dec 16 2025 // Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued guidance for flood survivors and the insurance companies and adjusters handling their claims following the evacuation of thousands of Western Washington residents from...
Washington Commissioner Fines Illegal Health Insurer $350,000
Dec 15 2025 // Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer fined ClearShare Health, Clearwater Benefits LLC, and three related companies $350,000 for selling unauthorized health insurance.Kuderer also ordered the companies to stop...
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