Workers’ Compensation Rates May Increase by 3%

The Department of Labor and Industries recently proposed a 3 percent increase in 2009 workers’ compensation rates. Average premiums would go up by just under 2 cents per hour worked. Because Washington premiums are based on hours worked, rates are adjusted for wage inflation, unlike other states that use the percentage of payroll formula. Final 2009 rates will be adopted in late November following six public hearings listed below:

• Spokane: October 21, 9 am, Spokane Airport Ramada
• Kennewick: October 21, 2 pm, L&I Office
• Bellingham: October 22, 2 pm, Bellingham Quality Inn
• Tumwater: October 22, 2 pm, L&I Headquarters
• Vancouver: October 24, 10 am, Red Lion Inn at the Quay
• Tukwila: October 24, 10 am, L&I Office

If you cannot attend one of the public hearings, written comments, accepted through October 31 may be emailed to Ronald Moore, Employer Services Program Manager, or mailed directly to him at the Department of Labor & Industries, PO Box 44140, Olympia, WA 98504-4140. Faxed comments should go to 360-902-4729.

 
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