Kept on Salary Process

08/02/2022

Bridging the Gap to Bring Employees Back to Work

Kept on Salary, or KOS, is when an employer pays their injured employees' full wages (including benefits) when they are injured on the job because a doctor has certified that they can't work. The employer pays KOS in place of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) paying time-loss directly to the injured worker. As a program requirement, ROII participants pay up to a maximum of 30 working days of KOS – 30 days may happen consecutively or over the course of the claim. In addition to being a participation requirement, KOS can also help you avoid an increase in your workers' comp premiums, maintain a claim-free discount and earn maximum retro refunds.

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The Hidden Cost of Claims

06/16/2026

Most employers think about the obvious costs of a workplace injury—but it’s the hidden ones that can really add up. From lost productivity to team morale and unexpected admin time, these “behind-the-scenes” expenses can quietly impact your business. Discover how to spot and manage these costs before they take a bigger toll.

Dear Julie: When a Worker’s Second Job Impacts Your Claim Costs

05/28/2026

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.

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