Senate Bill 5115: What It Means for Frontline Workers Who Contract COVID

The Senate Bill 5115 (SB 5115) establishes health emergency labor standards. Specifically, it will affect Workers’ Compensation in Washington State by creating an occupational disease presumption for frontline employees and the contraction of COVID-19. The bill contains an emergency clause that states the bill will take effect immediately once signed. SB 5115 passed the state […]

WWO Lobby Reopening Soon!

HERE ARE SOME FAQs ABOUT THE REOPENING OF OUR LOBBY TO THE PUBLIC! Q: When will WWO’s lobby reopen to the public? A: We are reopening our lobby to the public starting May 3, 2021. Q: Do I have to wear a mask when coming into the lobby? A: Yes. We will not allow anyone […]

Getting to Know WWO: Kathy Chauvin

Q. What is something you’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t yet? A. Travel to the Netherlands. Q. What’s your favorite way to spend a three day weekend? A. Working in the yard when it’s nice and having BBQ’s with my kids. Q. What was the craziest job you’ve had? A. I haven’t really had […]

Getting to Know WWO: Ann Bronson

Q. Schooling or life experiences, which do you feel best prepares you for life? A. As much as I loved school, it has to be life experiences Q. What would your perfect weekend look like? A.  Sleeping in – going shopping with my girlfriend or mother in law – having a nice dinner– working out […]

Getting to Know WWO: Holly Schlottmann

Q. What do you miss most about being a kid? A. Having no responsibilities and being able to play all day. Q. What chore do you absolutely hate doing? A.  Folding Clothes! Q. If you could own a mythical creature, which one would you pick? A.  Unicorn Q. What is one of your favorite quotes? […]

Workers’ Compensation Today: Occupational Disease and COVID-19

See the published article here: https://www.trialnewsonline.org/trialnews/march_2021/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=2#pg2 Workers’ Compensation Today: Occupational Disease and COVID-19 It has been over a year since COVID-19 (coronavirus) made its appearance into our world. It has changed the way we live, interact, and work. While most businesses initially shut down, essential workers continued to remain at work. These consisted typically of […]

Getting to Know WWO: Julie Hatcher

Q. What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? A.  First, sleeping in.  Second, spending time with my husband and family.   Q. Would you rather have your dishes or clothes be magically clean? A. Clothes. Q. What product could you not live without? A. Lotion is a must have! Q. What do you remember […]

Getting to Know WWO: Breanna Knittle

Q. If you could live anywhere, where would it be? A. Either Austin, Texas or Florence, Italy. Q. If you could hire someone to help you, would it be with cleaning, cooking, or yard work? A. Without a doubt, cleaning. Q. Does your family have a “motto” – spoken or unspoken? A. “it builds character” […]

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