Washington HB1059 amends duties for self-insured employers and third-party administrators in industrial insurance.

Washington HB1059 modifies the duties of self-insured employers and third-party administrators in the industrial insurance sector. It mandates that these entities must act in good faith and fairly towards workers in all aspects of the insurance process. Violations include coercing workers to accept less compensation, failing to report injuries, or habitually disregarding rules and regulations. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, which can be up to 52 times the average weekly wage, depending on the severity.

Washington HB1059 amends duties for self-insured employers and third-party administrators in industrial insurance.

Washington HB1059 modifies the duties of self-insured employers and third-party administrators in the industrial insurance sector. It mandates that these entities must act in good faith and fairly towards workers in all aspects of the insurance process. Violations include coercing workers to accept less compensation, failing to report injuries, or habitually disregarding rules and regulations. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, which can be up to 52 times the average weekly wage, depending on the severity.