Still Time to Comment on $117 million Workers' Comp Tax Hike
The state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is holding public hearings this week on its proposed $117 million workers’ compensation rate increase. Rates vary by business type and injury history. The average increase will be 7.6 percent, but many small businesses could see increases of up to 20 percent.
If you can not attend in person, L&I is accepting written comments by mail, email and fax. The deadline for written comments is Nov. 7, 2009.
NFIB/Washington members are strongly encouraged to comment in person or in writing about the proposed tax increase. Please let L&I know how the tax hike will impact your business and share your concerns about problems with the system. Click Talking Points for more information.
Remaining public hearing dates, times and locations are:
- Bellingham: Oct. 29, 1 p.m., Bellingham Quality Inn, 100 E Kellogg RD
- Spokane: Oct. 30, 9 a.m., Spokane Airport Ramada, 8909 W Airport DR
- Richland: Oct. 30, 2 p.m., Richland Hampton Inn, 486 Bradley BLVD
Send written comments to:
Ronald Moore
Employer Services Program Manager
Department of Labor & Industries
PO Box 44140
Olympia, WA 98504-4140
E-mail: mooa235@lni.wa.gov
Fax: 360-902-4729
Please send a copy of your comments to your state legislators. Lawmakers need to hear from you if we are to have any chance of reforming our workers’ compensation system next year. Visit http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx to find the legislative district for your home or business. The list of email addresses for state representatives can be found at https://dlr.leg.wa.gov/MemberEmail/Default.aspx?Chamber=H and for senators at https://dlr.leg.wa.gov/MemberEmail/Default.aspx?Chamber=S.
For questions please contact Patrick Connor, NFIB/Washington state director, by e-mail at Patrick.Connor@NFIB.org or phone 360-786-8675.
