If you’re an employer in Washington State, then you already know it’s important to keep employees informed of their rights and responsibilities at work. All Washington employers are also required to post State workplace posters that are “in good condition” and current. By law, the fines for failure to post any of the State’s required notices can be hefty.
This December, Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has updated all four of its required workplace posters. Some of the mandatory labor law poster changes include:
- “Job Safety & Health Law”: Requirement of a written accident prevention program, hazardous exposure prevention training, appealing citations and abatement, reporting incidents and filing complaints.
- “Your Rights as a Worker”: Expanded coverage of employees and circumstances under Washington Family Leave and Family Care Acts related to pregnancy, domestic partner care, and victims of domestic violence.
- Workers’ Comp Notice to Employees – Industrial Insurance: Clarification on reporting work-related injuries or conditions, and workers’ compensation claim filing options.
- Workers’ Comp Notice to Employees – Self-Insured Businesses: Steps to take if an employee is injured including reporting injuries, getting medical care and filing a claim.
Because of the number of changes to the labor law poster, employers need to update to new 2013 Washington State & Federal All-On-One Labor Law Posters. Questions? Give us a call at (800) 817-7678. We are here to help!