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Posted: Wednesday, 19 September 2012 6:57AM

Construction Industry Applauds Flat Workers Comp Rates



WHATCOM, Wash. -- The local construction industry is applauding a state proposal to hold the line on workers comp rates.

Brian Evans with the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County says it would be great news for local employers if the flat rates for 2013 are adopted in December.


 
Worker's compensation insurance reimburses workers who are injured on the job, and employers in Washington are forced to buy it from the Department of Labor and Industries.

L&I says employers and workers would be facing a rate increase if it weren't for the workers comp reforms passed by the state last year.

If adopted, this would be the second straight year with no increase in workers’ comp rates.

A public hearing on the proposed rates will be held in Bellingham on October 23 at 1 p.m. at the public library lecture room.

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