Self-Insurance Chapter 48 Penalty Table
Per RCW 51.48.095​ penalties under chapter 48 shall be adjusted for inflation every three years beginning July 1, 2023.
RCW / Title 51.48.017 ​ Self-Insurer delaying or refusing to pay benefits 51.48.030​ Failure to keep records and make reports 51.48.040​Inspection of employer’s records 51.48.080​ Violation of Rules

July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026 $1161.00 or
25% of amount due or underpayment made to the claimant​​​
$580.00 or 200% of the quarterly tax for each offense, whichever is greater​​​ Not to exceed $580.00 for each offense​​​ Not to exceed $1161.00​​
September 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023

Effective for penalties requested on or after these dates​.
$1000.00 or
25% of amount due or underpayment made to the claimant​​
$500.00 or 200% of the quarterly tax for each offense, whichever is greater​​ Not to exceed $500.00 for each offense​​ Not to exceed $1000.00​