Washington State Proposes Workers' Comp Rate Hike to Cover Rising Costs

Washington State proposes workers’ comp rate hike to cover rising costs

WASHINGTON STATE - The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is proposing a nearly 5% increase in the rate that both employers and workers pay for workers' compensation next year. The department stated that the proposed hike would help cover rising costs when a worker is injured on the job. If approved, this change

Washington State proposes workers' comp rate hike to cover rising costs

WASHINGTON STATE - The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is proposing a nearly 5% increase in the rate that both employers and workers pay for workers' compensation next year.

2026 workers’ comp rate increase proposed to help pay for rising cost of coverage

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 4.9% rise in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2026. According […]

Proposed 2026 workers’ comp rate increase would help pay for rising cost of coverage – MasonWebTV.com

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is proposing a 4.9 percent rise in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2026. The increase would help pay for the rising cost of providing benefits when a worker is injured on the job. The proposed increase is less...