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January 15, 2019
Agriculture safety events planned for February in Eastern Washington — register now

TUMWATER — Agriculture is one of Washington’s largest industries. Unfortunately, it continues to have one of the highest injury rates. The state is working to change that with upcoming workplace safety events geared specifically toward agricultural workers and management.
November 22, 2022
Clark County contractor faces theft charge for taking $127K in workers’ comp while running own company

VANCOUVER — A Clark County man has been charged with stealing $127,000 in workers’ compensation benefits for working at his own construction business while claiming he was too injured to work.
December 21, 2022
Pierce County roofing contractor accused of faking injury in $54K workers’ comp scam

TUMWATER — A Pierce County man who claimed his on-the-job injury was so severe he could no longer work as a roofer has been charged with stealing more than $54,000 in benefits from the state workers’ compensation system.
December 27, 2022
Reminder: Raises for minimum wage workers, expanded rights for rideshare drivers, increased wage transparency for job seekers among new laws taking effect Jan. 1

TUMWATER — There are significant changes coming in January that impact workers around the state. 
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