Event Details

Vocational Rehabilitation (SHB 2127 Implementation)

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
10 a.m.

Location

In-person:
Department of Labor & Industries
7273 Linderson Way SW, Room S117
Tumwater, WA 98501

L&I Office Locations

To join on your computer or mobile app (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/4283482697?omn=89161792824
Meeting ID: 428 348 2697

To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 428 348 2697
Find your local number: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/u/kdOkNlaejZ

The in-person, virtual and telephonic hearing will begin at 10:00 am and will continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024.

Purpose

The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement requirements of Substitute House Bill 2127 (Chapter 90, Laws of 2024) under Chapter 296-19A WAC regarding Vocational Rehabilitation. This rulemaking corrects RCW subsection references, updates benefit amounts for job modification and prejob accommodations, and clarifies the ability of vocational counselors to help workers access skill-enhancement training and how these skills are reported.