Workers’ compensation questions can get complicated fast. In our new Dear Julie series, Julie Nichols, outside counsel for BIAW’s ROII® program, answers common questions contractors and employers face when navigating Washington’s workers’ compensation system.
Julie has been practicing law and helping building industry employers navigate Washington’s unique workers’ compensation laws and regulations for nearly 20 years, bringing practical insight to real-world claim situations ROII participants encounter every day.
Have you ever wondered why you should accommodate temporary light duty?
While it may seem counterintuitive to spend money to have a worker do minimal modified duty work, it actually saves money long term. There are many benefits when accommodating temporary light duty and we've outlined a few.