How do I contact L&I in Washington State?
Contact the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for information about agency programs and services in your language at 1-800-547-8367.
Is Washington L&I the same as workers comp?
A medical-legal system Title 51 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes L&I to administer workers’ compensation benefits, and only the state legislature can change them.
How do I file an L&I claim in Washington state?
L&I strives to make filing a claim as easy as possible, and you have options:
- Online via our FileFast tool.
- By phone: 1-877-561-FILE (3453)
- At your doctor’s office (if you complete the Report of Accident at your doctor’s office, the doctor files the form for you)
How is Washington workers compensation calculated?
We determine your premium rates by multiplying your experience factor by the sum of the accident fund, medical aid fund and the Stay at Work base rates, then adding the supplemental pension fund assessment.
Can I quit my job while on workers comp in Washington state?
If you resign from your current employer while in the middle of a workman’s compensation claim, you will still receive medical benefits if the doctor determines you still need treatment. Benefits vary depending on which state you live in, but if you resign, you give up your right to wage replacement benefits.
What does L & I stand for?
Department of Labor & Industries
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington’s 3.3 million workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards, and we inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards.
What does L and I stand for?
The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington’s 3.3 million workers.
What is the cost of living increase for 2022 in Washington state?
The L&I COLA for 2021 -2022 will be 10.1%. This yearly L&I COLA increase is determined by the yearly change in the Washington State average weekly wage (AWW).