Bad backs, old injuries, and aching joints are common workplace realities. Julie explains why a medical release and a clear job description are important tools for helping employees work safely while reducing risk for employers.
A worker says they injured their knee on the job, but they've had knee problems for years. Is the employer still responsible?
In this edition of Dear Julie, learn how Washington workers' compensation laws handle pre-existing conditions and what employers need to know when a workplace injury aggravates an existing issue.
Could a football injury during a fire drill really be considered work-related?
In our Dear Julie series, Julie Nichols, outside counsel for BIAW’s ROII program, answers real workers’ compensation questions from employers and contractors across Washington.